PHUKET, Thailand — A 28-year-old Saudi Arabian man was taken into custody at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered he was attempting to smuggle ketamine out of the country by concealing the narcotics inside his underwear. The arrest occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026, within the international departures terminal. Italian Man Arrested […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Phuket International Airport is set to implement automated passport control gates starting June 13, a strategic upgrade aimed at alleviating severe congestion and enhancing processing efficiency during peak travel periods. The technological intervention follows intense scrutiny over online reports of overcrowding at immigration checkpoints and unverified allegations of unofficial payments being solicited […]
BANGKOK — Airports of Thailand will raise the international passenger service charge from 730 baht to 1,120 baht starting June 20, a 53 percent increase aimed at funding infrastructure expansion and safety upgrades at the country’s six busiest airports. Thailand to Raise International Passenger Fee by More Than 50% Starting June 2026 The higher departure […]
HAT YAI — An 18-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs, in a case that highlights the kingdom’s ongoing battle against international narcotics trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit hub. Bangkok Pub Raid Nets Nigerian Dealer, Dozens […]
PHUKET — A 26-year-old Bangladeshi woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after immigration officers discovered she was travelling with forged official documents and cocaine concealed in her shoulder bag, authorities confirmed. Bangladeshi Man Arrested for Illegal Entry in Sa Kaeo, 11 Mobile Phones Seized The arrest took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on February […]
BANGKOK — Stricter checks of passengers’ belongings have been implemented at all Thai airports in compliance with safety standards and requirements imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), prompting authorities to issue an advisory urging travelers to prepare accordingly. AOT Confirms Airports Operating Normally as 134 Flights Affected by Middle East Unrest The Civil […]
BANGKOK — Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) reported that 134 flights were affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East between February 28 and March 1, 2026, though all six major airports under AOT management remain fully operational with no stranded passengers stranded at any facility. Phuket-Middle East Flights Cancelled as Regional Conflict […]
BANGKOK — Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced on Friday that the passenger service charge (PSC) for outbound international travelers will increase to 1,120 baht per person from the current 730 baht, effective June 20, 2026. The 53 percent hike will apply across all six airports operated by the company: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Hat Yai, […]
