Bangkok’s Songkran celebrations to be alcohol-free with 10pm curfew
Bangkok will enforce alcohol-free water-splashing activities across the city during this year’s Songkran festival, with all celebrations required to end by 10pm. Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej said on Tuesday that…
Asian airlines cut flight schedules and boost fuel reserves amid supply constraints
Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel and adding refuelling stops as the Middle East conflict disrupts jet fuel supplies, compounding already high fuel costs. The closure of…
Government targets B40bn through infrastructure fund initiatives
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to raise a combined 40 billion baht through infrastructure funds, easing pressure on government finances as these liabilities are not…
Thai Airways Enforces Two Power Banks per Passenger Limit
Thai Airways International has reminded passengers of updated regulations allowing each traveller to carry no more than two power banks, while strictly prohibiting their use or charging during flights. In…
Finance Minister Signals Imminent Fuel Price Relief
Photo Credit: Thai Oil The Thai government is preparing to reduce domestic fuel prices by reassessing what it considers “unnecessary” cost components within the national pricing structure. Finance Minister Ekniti…
Scoot bookings remain robust despite Gulf tensions
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, continues to see solid travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf conflict, with operations spanning seven destinations in Thailand. The airline is…
Banks boost reserves to cushion impact of war
Thai banks are stepping up loan-loss provisions as they brace for the potential fallout from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, while also preparing to assist a growing number…
AirAsia Remains Optimistic Amid Rising Cost Pressures
AirAsia has acknowledged that rising airfares are unavoidable amid the ongoing Middle East conflict and global oil crisis, but says it remains confident in travel demand across its network and…
Cabinet Considers 100 Billion Baht Road Infrastructure Plan
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Three major road infrastructure projects, with a combined investment exceeding 100 billion baht, are set to be submitted to the new cabinet for approval, according to…
SME Loan Access Set to Improve
The government has introduced a new scheme to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to purchase commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.…