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Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/08/2025
» Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the 400-baht nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Pilots plan to sue Labour Ministry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Thai Pilots Association plans to file a lawsuit against the Labour Ministry with the Administrative Court on Friday, seeking a temporary injunction to prohibit foreign pilots from flying domestic flights.
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.
Tour firms face fee hike amid fraud fear
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2024
» After Thai travellers were left stranded by outbound tour operators despite choosing licensed companies selling premium packages, the Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to seek consumer protection solutions.
Flights to avail Mae Hong Son
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/05/2023
» Tourism operators in Mae Hong Son expect a more active market during the cool season, with Bangkok Airways poised to revive flights from the capital after Nok Air ended operations in April.
Agents seek tougher laws for scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2023
» As repeated cases of fraud, with tour companies ditching their clients, continue to ravage outbound tour businesses, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is calling for more effective laws to protect both businesses and consumers.
Nok Air unfazed by THAI merger proposal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2023
» Low-cost carrier Nok Air has reaffirmed that Thai Airways (THAI) still holds a 13.28% stake as the flag carrier prepares to merge with Thai Smile Airways.
Ministry to probe attack on tourist
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is rushing to investigate a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still hoping to secure 7-8 million tourists from China this year as the first batch of tour groups touched down in the country on Monday.