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Flights up, passengers down over break
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Suvarnabhumi airport anticipates handling 1.82 million passengers over the 10-day Songkran holiday period (April 10–19), averaging about 182,000 travellers per day, says director Kittipong Kittikachorn.
How Iran is able to beat the US in its war
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 06/04/2026
» In a rambling address to the American people on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump claimed that the US war against Iran has been a success, vowing to "finish the job … very fast". It was a statement in obvious conflict with the facts. In reality, Iran has upended the model on which US interventionism has long relied.
Hoteliers call for more direct flights
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» The Thai Hotels Association's Southern Chapter has urged the authorities to increase direct flights from Europe to Phuket to stabilise tourism amid travel disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
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.
Govt ramps up shipping and aviation safeguards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand has stepped up monitoring and contingency measures for shipping and aviation as tensions in the Middle East intensify, with authorities assisting Thai nationals and coordinating safe passage for commercial vessels affected by disruptions at key maritime chokepoints.
Government urges Iran to let Thai ships pass
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The government is working closely with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, said Panidone Pachimsawat, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourism under cost pressure
News, ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN and AMPORN SANGKAEW, Published on 28/03/2026
» Surging energy prices are disrupting tourism in Phuket, Pattaya and Ayutthaya, raising costs and weakening bookings ahead of the peak travel period of Songkran.
Thai New Year to see surge in flights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2026
» Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) has forecast a surge in air travel during the Songkran holiday, with more than 25,000 flights expected nationwide during April 10–19.
Civil Aviation Authority moves to ease flight prices as Songkran looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is stepping up oversight of airfares amid disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East, and is working with six airlines to cut ticket prices during the upcoming Songkran holiday by 15–30% while adding more than 29,000 seats over this busy period.
Crackdown on illegal work results in over 140 arrests
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» More than 140 foreign nationals were arrested between March 16 and 22 in a sweeping crackdown on illegal employment in Chon Buri, immigration authorities said on Tuesday.