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Bangkok-Butterworth train service to be revived
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia plan to revive the direct train service between Bangkok and Butterworth.
'Quiet' bus passenger had died
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/08/2024
» A passenger on an overnight bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai was shocked to discover the silent passenger in the next seat was dead.
'Serious' aviation incidents jump post-Covid
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/08/2024
» The number of serious incidents in Thailand involving aircraft has jumped sharply post-Covid as the lifting of restrictions reignited demand for air travel.
Children hurt by falling ceiling at Chiang Mai airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/08/2024
» Part of the ceiling inside the Chiang Mai airport terminal collapsed on Saturday, injuring two young travellers.
Belgian held after hotel room break-ins
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/08/2024
» A 26-year-old Belgian man has been arrested on charges of stealing cash and valuables from the hotel rooms of three Malaysian tourists in Hat Yai.
Airports can sell alcohol on Buddhist holy days
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/07/2024
» All six main international airports will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages on five major Buddhist holy days to boost spending by travellers and promote tourism.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores.
New Thai airline focuses on the South
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2024
» A new airline plans to operate short domestic flights in the South.
Passenger service charges rise at airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2024
» Airports of Thailand Plc has raised its passenger service charges at six main airports for departing passengers on both domestic and international flights.
'Foreigners only' casinos suggested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2024
» The government has been asked to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter at first.