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Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
Flights up, passengers down over break
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Suvarnabhumi airport anticipates handling 1.82 million passengers over the 10-day Songkran holiday period (April 10–19), averaging about 182,000 travellers per day, says director Kittipong Kittikachorn.
Oman envoy talks Mideast woes with tourist police
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» Tourist Police and the Omani Embassy have held talks aimed at strengthening tourist safety, deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing the impact of Middle East tensions on travel confidence and regional transport.
Firms eye post-Songkran flight cuts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» The aviation regulator expects airlines to cut flights after Songkran as fuel costs rise and travel demand weakens.
Government urges Iran to let Thai ships pass
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The government is working closely with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, said Panidone Pachimsawat, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Businesses start to feel the pinch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Business operators across Thailand have cried foul over the sudden spike in diesel and fuel prices, saying the surge has intensified already mounting cost pressures and is forcing some to consider price hikes or cutbacks.
Civil Aviation Authority moves to ease flight prices as Songkran looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is stepping up oversight of airfares amid disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East, and is working with six airlines to cut ticket prices during the upcoming Songkran holiday by 15–30% while adding more than 29,000 seats over this busy period.
Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
Ministry launches price-fixing blitz
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Internal Trade Department has uncovered multiple violations after checking fuel stations and markets, warning that unjustified hikes will face legal action.
Stricken Thai ship drifts into Iranian waters
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The stricken Thai cargo vessel Mayuree Naree has drifted into Iranian waters, with efforts now being guided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help the three remaining Thai crew members, according to the Thai navy chief.