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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.
Rama II Road crane collapse kills two
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2026
» Two people were killed and five injured when parts of a construction crane collapsed onto Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon on Thursday morning, reportedly hitting two vehicles travelling below.
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.
Passenger charge raised at six Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Airports has announced an increase in the passenger service charge — commonly known as “airport tax” — for outbound passengers at six regional airports in Thailand.
Ukrainian arrested for B350,000 damage to rented room in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2025
» Police have arrested a 20-year-old Ukrainian woman for damaging her rented condominium room in Phuket.
Expressway collapse leads to traffic woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2025
» Transport authorities are recommending detours to motorists as the collapse of a new expressway on Saturday seriously damaged an existing Bangkok-Thon Buri expressway ramp which connects to Rama II Road, a main southbound highway, and its complete reopening will take about a month.
PM orders week of free public transport to combat PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered free public transport in Bangkok for one week, starting today, in response to worsening air pollution as dust levels have surged across all districts of the capital.
Four dead in crane collapse on Rama II Road
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/11/2024
» A crane and concrete segments collapsed on Rama II Road early Monday morning, resulting in four deaths and 10 injuries.
Swiss man arrested with gun at Phuket airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2024
» An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket international airport after a handgun was found hidden in his luggage.
Flooding affects flights in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2024
» Persistent rain blocked flights at Phuket airport from 7am Sunday and caused flooding throughout this tourist island province.