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Thailand plans mandatory accident insurance for foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026
» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
THAI to increase ticket prices
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East has driven up operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15%.
Diesel shortages hit provinces, pumps dry
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fuel shortages, particularly diesel, have intensified across several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations, supplies running out within hours and motorists left waiting without certainty of refuelling.
Fuel shortages continue despite adequate reserves
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel remains scarce at many service stations across Thailand, even though reserves are more than adequate, amid continuing problems with delivery and unusually high demand, officials said on Thursday.
1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Mideast war
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2026
» Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
Thai Airways to raise ticket prices by 10-15%
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thai Airways International will raise ticket prices by 10% to 15% to offset surging fuel costs.
Asia airlines hike fares
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2026
» Airlines in Asia are raising ticket prices and mapping out contingency plans that include grounding planes as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the worst oil shock since the 1970s.
Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.