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Aviation hub to be 'engine for growth'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» A Thammasat University academic is backing the government's aviation hub plan, citing ideal geography, strong infrastructure and economic potential to link the East and West.
Jane Goodall and the chimp wars
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/10/2025
» Jane Goodall died last week, still on the road at the age of 91 and still advocating for biodiversity in general and the welfare of chimpanzees in particular. She was a hero to me and millions of others for her courage, her wisdom and her compassion. She was also one of the greatest self-taught scientists in history.
Passenger charge raised at six Thai regional airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» 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.
Egyptian smuggler caught with 187 live tortoises at Suvarnabhumi
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/09/2025
» An Egyptian smuggler was intercepted at Suvarnabhumi airport with 187 live endangered Egyptian tortoises in baggage bound for Laos on Thursday.
Revised Suvarnabhumi plan targets 120m passengers a year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has revised its Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, aiming to accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year as it eyes the East Expansion project tender next year.
Departing Australian caught with 4kg meth at Suvarnabhumi
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» A 68-year-old Australian was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Sunday after 4.26 kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found hidden inside bars of soap in his baggage as he prepared to board a flight to Western Australia.
Departure service fees to increase at six airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/06/2025
» The passenger service charge (PSC) for domestic departures will go up from 50 baht to 75 baht per person, while the international charge will rise from 400 baht to 425 baht per person at six airports, effective Oct 1 this year, the Department of Airports (DoA) announced.
Three Taiwanese scam suspects held at airport
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» Three Taiwanese men were arrested on arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport after Thai customs officers found bank account data on mobile phones they were smuggling linked to scam cases in Thailand.
Indian reptile smuggler traveling from Thailand caught at Mumbai airport
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2025
» An Indian who smuggled wildlife out of Thailand in his baggage, including venomous snakes, was busted on arrival at Mumbai international airport.
Airport runway, security overhaul near completion
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2025
» Surat Thani airport is undergoing an infrastructure upgrade that will improve services, convenience, and security for passengers, said Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.