Thai Prime Minister Surprise Visits Suvarnabhumi Airport
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On February 24th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posted a message on X regarding an unofficial evening visit to Suvarnabhumi Airport without prior announcements to inspect airport services.
Srettha stated that he visited Suvarnabhumi...
Bangkok Airways Reports Stellar Growth in 2023
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On February 24th, 2024, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, the President of Bangkok Airways Public Co., Ltd., publicly revealed a continuous recovery rate of the aviation industry in the 4th quarter of 2023, as a result...
Thailand Adjusts Excise Taxes on Local Liquor to Boost Tourism, Mixed Reactions from Industry
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On February 23rd, 2024, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, the Director General of the Excise Department, publicly announced the adjustment of excise taxes and duties structures on local liquor effective on February 23rd to promote Thailand...
711 in Thailand Reports Record Income of 399 Billion Baht in 2023, Announces Expansion...
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On February 23rd, 2024, CP All Plc., publicly revealed business profit results for 2023 for Seven-Eleven in which the convenience stores had an overall income of 399 billion baht, having a gross profit of...
Thailand Sees Surge in Condo Purchases Among Foreign Buyers
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Reports have indicated that the Thai real estate market in 2023 witnessed a significant increase in condominium transactions by foreigners, with a total of 49,250 units sold from developers' projects.
Data notably showed that...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Boosts Capacity With New Runway
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Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has revealed that Suvarnabhumi Airport's operational capacity is expecting a significant increase with the anticipated completion of its third runway in July.
According to Suriya, the expansion is expected to...
Airports of Thailand to Invest 4.4 Billion Baht Expanding Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International...
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Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced plans to invest 4.4 billion baht in expanding Suvarnabhumi Airport and in the third phase of development at Don Mueang International Airport. AOT Deputy Director Kirati Kitmanawat...
Thailand Sees Increase in Tourism Spend Over Chinese New Year Period
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BANGKOK, 8 February 2024 – Data from leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group has revealed that Thailand will see an increase of 44.3% in total trip expenditure for inbound bookings when comparing this year’s...
Airports of Thailand to Upgrade Three Regional Airports
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The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is set to take over the operation of three regional airports in the third quarter of this year, pending the issuance of public airport certifications by the Civil...
Phuket and Samui Expect Tourist Surge During Lunar New Year
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Phuket International Airport is gearing up for an influx of tourists during the Lunar New Year festival, with an expected average of 49,000 daily arrivals until February 16.
According to Airport Director Monchai Tanod,...