CAAT moves forward with lifting restrictions on aircraft age and plans to propose increasing international outbound service fees.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is preparing to propose to the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) the cancellation of aircraft age restrictions for registration and commercial operations. Instead, a…
Thai Airways to Lease 8–10 Widebody Jets Before 2028
Thai Airways International (THAI) is set to ask its board for approval on October 23 to lease eight to ten widebody aircraft in the short term, according to CEO Chai…
World Bank Urges Thailand to Redefine Strategy to Break Free from Middle-Income Trap
The World Bank urges Thailand to overhaul its economic strategy to overcome the “middle-income trap” and reach high-income status by 2037. The report highlights that current growth of around 2%…
Anutin Leads Inaugural Economic Meeting to Establish ‘Team Thailand’ for US Discussions
Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will preside over the inaugural meeting of the Economic Ministers Committee on October 15, marking the first session of Thailand’s vital new economic…
AOT to Present Suvarnabhumi Expansion Investment Plan for 4-Month Approval to Cabinet
Photo Credit: ASEAN Urbanist During Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s four-month tenure, the government has granted the Transport Ministry full budget authority to accelerate infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on…
Suvarnabhumi Airport Among World’s Top 10
Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked 10th among the world’s top airports in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, announced on October 8, 2025. The ranking was based on…
Aerothai to Launch Seaplane Service in Phuket and Trang Next Year
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AeroThai) plans to test seaplane operations in Phuket and Trang from October to November 2025, with an official launch targeted for mid-2026. The trial aims to…
BMA to Repay 32 Billion Baht BTS Debt and Restructure Green Line Fares, Cap at 65 Baht
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced it will settle the 32 billion baht owed to BTS for operations and maintenance (O&M) fees, ensuring no impact on the city’s finances.…
Thailand’s August economy declines amid downturns in agriculture and industry
The Thai economy experienced a downturn driven by declines in agricultural and industrial sectors, despite some improvement in tourism. Merchandise exports, especially to the United States, also decreased. Important sectors…
U.S. Tariff Policies Lead to Decline in Thai Export Volumes
In August 2025, Thailand’s exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), though the growth rate slowed compared to previous months, partly due to U.S. tariffs. Despite this, exports of electronics and…
