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Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/03/2026
» More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.
Nok Air to expand after red flag lifted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2025
» Nok Air expects to fix the red flag issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) within this year, expanding international flights and adding frequencies to domestic routes, with a goal to exit the rehabilitation plan by 2028.
Better use of state agency meeting budget could help hotels
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thai hotel operators have applauded the finance minister’s decision to accelerate use of the 10-billion-baht meeting and seminar budget for government agencies, although they would prefer the stimulus to begin in May next year to cushion the low-season impact.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
The lowdown on long-stay visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/03/2025
» Online debate over granting 60-day visa exemptions for tourists has intensified, fuelled by a string of incidents involving condos in Bangkok being illegally rented out on a daily basis, specifically targeting tourists.
Unpacking the foreign pilot row
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Thai aviation industry has recently been overwhelmed by discussions concerning a proposed changing of the rules to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, which is surprising given that this type of work at present is protected for Thai nationals.
Safety at risk as pilots buy promotions
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to change the employment policy of some airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion from co-pilot to captain, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Safety at risk as pilots ‘buy promotions’
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to crack down on airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Foreign pilots concern association
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is raising the alarm over liberalising pilot jobs for foreigners flying domestic routes through wet lease arrangements, claiming it risks another red flag from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).