Foreign Ministry proposes halving visa-free tourist stay duration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed shortening the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated on Tuesday…
Hotels Cut Rates to Attract Songkran Travelers
Hotel operators in Thailand are offering discounts of 20–40% to stimulate demand during the upcoming Songkran holiday, as the sector faces a sharp drop in European arrivals and weakened domestic…
Dassault Eyes Growth Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Dassault Aviation remains optimistic about growth in Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian market, as it introduces its new ultra-long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, targeting demand from Asia’s family-owned…
Thai Hotel Industry Uneasy as Energy Costs Climb
Thai hotel operators are growing increasingly concerned about rising energy costs, which they say pose a greater threat than booking cancellations as the peak tourism season draws to a close.…
Bangkok Set to Join Riyadh Air’s Initial Network for Northern Summer 2026
Riyadh Air is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Northern Summer 2026 schedule, with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport expected to be among the airline’s first destinations, according to Airport Coordination Limited’s…
Bangkok Airways Expands Regional Network Under New Strategic Direction
Bangkok Airways is redefining its strategic direction for 2026, moving beyond its long-standing boutique airline positioning toward a model centred on sustainability and strengthened regional connectivity. The shift signals a…
Asia Airlines Hike Ticket Prices, Warn of Possible Groundings Over Fuel Supply Risks
Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and preparing contingency plans — including the possibility of grounding aircraft — as the escalating Middle East conflict raises fears of a major…
AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…
Passenger Numbers at AOT Airports to Hit 135 Million as Fee Hike Looms
Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects passenger traffic to grow by 3–6% in 2026, reaching between 130 and 135 million travelers, driven by continued expansion in charter flights and a strategy…
New Rules Aimed at Improving Air Safety in Thailand
Indian airline IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights last month after failing to meet new pilot rest regulations on time, prompting concern among Thai aviation stakeholders about readiness for similar rules.…