BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent, round-the-clock operation to evacuate Thai nationals from the war-torn Middle East, with priority given to bringing Thais home from Iran amid fears the conflict could widen. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy Missile Program Mr. Anutin, who also serves […]
BANGKOK – A Russian passenger was denied entry to Thailand after causing significant disruption on a flight from Vietnam, behaving erratically, stripping off his clothing, and attempting to force open an aircraft door mid-flight. British Airways Upgrades Passenger Who Tackled Drunk Russian on Flight to Bangkok The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, aboard Thai […]
PHUKET – An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Phuket encountered an air pocket near its destination on Wednesday but landed safely without injuries, the Bangkok Post reported. The incident occurred aboard flight EY416, an Airbus A321 carrying 160 passengers. Turbulence that hit flight from London to Singapore is extreme and impossible to predict […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Administrative Court has annulled a Labour Ministry regulation that allowed foreign pilots to operate domestic flights, ruling the exemption illegal. The decision, delivered on November 17, immediately nullifies a ministerial announcement issued in December 2024 that had permitted foreign pilots to fly under wet-lease arrangements. Foreign pilots face axe on Thai flights […]
BANGKOK – United Airlines has returned to Thailand after a ten-year absence, reinstating vital air connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia with a new daily route from Los Angeles to Bangkok. The inaugural flight, greeted by a ceremonial water salute upon its arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport on October 25, marks United’s first service to […]
BANGKOK – For the first time in ten years, direct air connectivity between Thailand and the United States will be reestablished on October 25, with United Airlines launching a daily service between Bangkok and Los Angeles. The airline becomes the first carrier to operate a direct link since the route was suspended in 2015, a […]
BANGKOK — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced plans to raise international passenger fees from 15 to 25 baht and introduce new charges for landing, cargo, and aviation fuel by October 2025. The move aims to address rising security costs and infrastructure needs while keeping Thailand’s fees competitive with regional counterparts. Airports […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has ordered Nok Air to suspend all international flights and halt route expansion indefinitely due to persistent safety concerns, dealing a significant blow to the low-cost carrier’s operations and reputation, the Bangkok Post reported. Nok Air discontinues only route to Mae Hong Son The directive, issued on August […]
