Thailand Desires to Establish a Railway Connection with China
Thailand’s long-term Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project continues with mixed public feelings amid delays. The project, Thailand’s first high-speed line, began over a decade ago, with progress at around 48.6%…
Phuket Aims to Become a Major Transportation Hub
Photo Credit: Iftanpo The Transport Ministry is setting its sights on transforming Phuket into the premier transportation hub of the Andaman region, with the goal of positioning the island as…
Lisa Named Amazing Thailand Ambassador to Promote Tourism
Photo Credit: Teen Vougue The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that K-pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban has been officially appointed as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador, representing Thailand’s…
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…
Thai Airways Board Conflict Sparks Over Ministry’s Nominee Selections
The Ministry of Finance (MOF), the largest shareholder of Thai Airways, is fueling a power struggle by nominating 10 candidates to join the airline’s Board of Directors. These nominations are…
Tourism Minister Announces Finalization of Travel Fee Decision Within Four Months
Thailand’s Tourism Minister has announced that the government will decide on whether to introduce a Travel Fee for foreign visitors within the next four months, with the goal of funding…
Airports Authority to Increase Passenger Service Fee at Six Regional Airports
Starting October 1, 2025, passengers departing from six regional airports will face increased passenger service charges (PSC). The Department of Airports (DOA) announced that the PSC at these airports will…
Thailand’s Tourism Revenue Expected to Decline 20% by 2025 Due to Reduced Spending
Thailand’s tourism revenue is projected to decline by over 20% in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, falling from 1.91 trillion baht to approximately 1.52 trillion baht. This sharper…