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Chiang Mai airport passenger numbers hit post-Covid high
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2026
» Chiang Mai International Airport has recorded a new post-Covid high in passenger traffic, with daily numbers of more than 36,000, as airlines added 69 extra flights for Lunar New Year.
‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
Hat Yai school gunman captured
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/02/2026
» Police have arrested a gunman who seriously wounded a school director and injured two students before taking hostages in Hat Yai district of Songkhla on Wednesday afternoon.
Airports of Thailand wants 53% increase in passenger service charge
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2026
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) plans to raise its passenger service charge on outbound international flights at six main airports by 53%, and believes it will not affect passenger numbers.
Elephant kills tourist in Khao Yai
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» A wild bull elephant killed a tourist exercising near his tent at a campground in Khao Yai National Park on Monday morning.
Thai AirAsia apologises for shuttle bus mix-up
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thai AirAsia has issued an apology after 23 passengers were left aboard a shuttle bus at Don Mueang airport and nearly abandoned as their flight prepared for departure, until a woman raised the alarm about her missing friend.
Unsafe dust pollution covers nearly half of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2025
» Ultra-fine dust pollution reached unsafe levels in Bangkok and 36 provinces including one designated red (seriously harmful) on Thursday morning.
Cambodia begins dismantling coastal barrier in Koh Kong
Published on 22/12/2025
» Cambodia has agreed to dismantle its controversial breakwater built into the Gulf of Thailand while the Royal Thai Navy has rejected media reports claiming it issued demands or threats to force Cambodia to dismantle the structure.
Thai airports tighten passenger screening, watch for foreign mercenaries
Published on 15/12/2025
» Thai airports have been ordered to strictly screen all Cambodians entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and to also tighten checks against foreign mercenaries entering the country, amid the conflict at the border.
Thai airport tax to rise more than 50% for international flights
R May, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge for outbound passengers on international flights.