Thai Government to Curb Fare Hikes Amid Middle East War

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is set to announce a ministerial regulation on Thursday to prevent public transport providers, including taxis, motorcycle taxis, and on-demand ride-hailing services, from arbitrarily increasing their fares in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn confirmed on Wednesday. Thailand has enough oil for […]

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Thai Immigration Announces Emergency Measures for Stranded Tourists

BANGKOK — Thai authorities have announced exceptional immigration measures for thousands of foreign tourists stranded in the kingdom due to the closure of Middle Eastern airspace, which has prevented many travelers from departing the country amid escalating regional conflict. AOT Confirms Airports Operating Normally as 134 Flights Affected by Middle East Unrest The Immigration Bureau […]

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Brace for Tighter Screening: Thai Airports Ramp Up Security

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 […]

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AOT Confirms Airports Operating Normally as 134 Flights Affected by Middle East Unrest

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 […]

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Passengers to/from Thailand Urged to Check Flights as Middle East Airspace Closed

As of March 1, 2026, several Middle Eastern countries have closed or restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran. This has led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting for international routes between Europe, Asia, and Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Orders Evacuation Flights for Thais in Mideast Current Airspace Status Fully […]

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