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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
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.
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.
Thais linked to Chinese scam gang arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thai police have busted a mule account gang working for a Chinese-led scam network and are seeking an Interpol Red Notice to arrest a Malaysian suspect.
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.
Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.
Lorry dumps mud over 10 parked cars in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2025
» A lorry transporting a load of mud caused damage to at least 10 parked vehicles after its side panel opened, spilling its contents onto a road in Bangkok early Sunday morning.
Thailand hopes for direct US flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.