BANGKOK (NNT) – Immigration authorities at Suvarnabhumi Airport responded to an unexpected turn of events when two Israel-bound flights were forced to return to Thailand early Sunday morning (Apr 14). The closures of airspace over Iraq, Israel, and Jordan, triggered by escalating military actions in the region, led to the diversion of the flights. Iran […]
Two Estonian siblings were arrested and fined at Suvarnabhumi International Airport today after they were found smoking on a flight, despite cabin crew telling them that it is illegal. Meanwhile, Thai police are trying to locate a woman who was caught on camera vaping during a flight from Mae Fah Luang airport. After the airline […]
Mr. Suthipong Kongpool, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, along with Thai government officials and airline officials, discussed the topic of increasing the number of flights between Thailand and India with Mr. Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, along with representatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India, the […]
A subcommittee on the elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities will meet soon to address the problem of a domestic airline refusing to allow disabled passengers in wheelchairs to board its flights. Canadian opens the door of an airplane in Chiang Mai and deploys a slider during take-off Social Development and Human Security Minister […]
A Chinese traveller has been arrested for allegedly stealing an expensive wristwatch and cash from another passenger during a flight from Mumbai in India to Bangkok. Chinese passenger arrested for in-flight theft Suvarnabhumi airport general manager Kittipong Kittikachorn said on Monday that 48-year-old Yi Xiangyang had been detained and charged with theft. Full story: Bangkok […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand’s aviation sector has experienced an impressive recovery, posting record profits in 2023, driven by a resurgence in the country’s tourism industry. Airlines and tourism-related businesses listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) saw a dramatic shift from the previous year’s losses to substantial profits. Thailand Set to Welcome Nine New […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Airports of Thailand (AOT) and immigration authorities are taking steps to address the issue of long passenger queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport, following complaints by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about the slow processing times. Suvarnabhumi airport rail link shut down for 2½ hours During a follow-up inspection jointly conducted by AOT President Kerati […]
Transport Minister Suriya Juangruangreangkit has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to try and persuade airlines to lower domestic air fares, in response to travellers’ complaints. Internet users criticize high airfares to Phuket He said on Monday that CAAT officials would meet with representatives of all airlines that operate domestic flights on Tuesday to […]
