Thai Airways International Expands Europe Network Despite Jet Fuel Concerns
Thai Airways International plans to expand its European flight network while closely managing fuel costs and route operations amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle…
Bank of Thailand Calls for Focus on Quality Over Quantity in Foreign Capital Flows
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Bank of Thailand is urging the government to focus on the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) rather than simply increasing investment volumes, aiming to deliver…
Thailand’s Rainy Season Officially Begins Friday
Thai Meteorological Department has announced that Thailand will officially enter the rainy season on Friday, May 15, although rainfall levels this year are expected to be lower than average. According…
AEROTHAI Clarifies TG029 Go Around Incident, Confirms ATC Procedures Met International Safety Standards
Thailand’s Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) has issued a statement clarifying the incident involving flight TG029 on the Ubon Ratchathani – Suvarnabhumi Airport route after information shared on social media…
Thailand Tourism Operators Criticise Proposed New Taxes
Thai tourism operators have criticised plans to introduce or increase travel-related taxes, saying the measures are unjustified without clear details on how the revenue would support tourism development. Airports of…
Thai Investors Encouraged to Shift Into Japanese Stocks
Principal Asset Management is encouraging investors to increase exposure to Japanese equities, citing structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and the end of Japan’s long deflationary period as key growth drivers.…
Traffic and Low Fare Costs Seen as Primary Issues
A recent survey by Suan Dusit Poll found that traffic congestion and affordable public transportation are the top concerns among Bangkok residents ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. The poll,…
Bank of Thailand Raises Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Thailand has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.1%, up from the previous estimate of 1.5%, with Governor Vitai Ratanakorn citing the government’s planned 400…
Airport Fees Set to Increase by 50%
Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international passenger service charge from 730 baht to 1,120 baht starting June 20 across six major airports in Thailand. The revised departure fee…
TikTok Secures $25 Billion Investment Approval in Thailand
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved six major investment projects worth a combined 958 billion baht (US$29 billion), including an 842 billion baht ($25 billion) expansion by TikTok’s local…