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Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded.
Ferry fares to Koh Chang will increase on Friday
Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong, Published on 08/04/2026
» TRAT: Ferry fares to Koh Chang will increase on Friday due to the soaring price of diesel.
Phiphat freezes fares for Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday public transport fares will remain unchanged during the Songkran holiday.
South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/04/2026
» Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.
Asian airlines trim schedules and carry extra fuel as supplies tighten
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2026
» HONG KONG/SINGAPORE - Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel from home airports and adding refuelling stops as the Middle East conflict squeezes jet fuel supply in some countries, adding to pressure on an industry already hit by a sharp jump in fuel costs.
Grab ramps up EV scheme amid energy shocks
Business, Published on 06/04/2026
» Grab Thailand is accelerating its Grab EV programme in response to the ongoing energy crisis by announcing nine strategic partnerships, including with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and distributors, as well as taxi cooperatives.
Firms eye post-Songkran flight cuts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» The aviation regulator expects airlines to cut flights after Songkran as fuel costs rise and travel demand weakens.
Public transport operators to protest
News, ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN, CHAKKRAPAN NATANRI and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 05/04/2026
» Public transport operators in major cities are under mounting pressure as surging fuel prices erode incomes and threaten services.