Suvarnabhumi Airport Faces Delays after Biometric System Crashes, Now Restored
National—
On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported a biometric system used by the Thai Immigration Bureau crashed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, causing a long queue of check-out passengers.
Pol. Gen. Wisanu Prasatthong-osot, the president...
Tragic Accident in Kanchanaburi: Two Refuse Collectors Fatally Injured in Collision at Motorway Tunnel
Kanchanaburi—
At 3:10 PM, on January 23rd, 2024, Tha Ruea police received an accident report of two refuse collectors fatally hitting their heads at a motorway tunnel while sitting on the top of a garbage...
One Person Dead after Train Collides with Trailer Truck in Nakhon Sawan
Nakhon Sawan –
A train driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after a train coming from Bangkok – Chiang Mai collided with a trailer truck in the Chum Saeng district.
Emergency responders were notified...
New Regulations Introduced for Non-Thai Passengers on Domestic Flights
PRESS RELEASE:
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has introduced new regulations for non-Thai passengers on domestic flights, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advising travelers to adhere to the updated boarding pass...
Thai Airports Set for Major Upgrade: Six Key Locations Target Global Top 50 Ranking...
National—
On January 18th, 2024, Pol. Gen. Wisanu Prasatthong-osot, the new president of Airports of Thailand Co Ltd., publicly revealed an expansion of capacity to raise the standard of Thai airports in six locations.
They were...
Seventeen Chinese Tourists Injured After Bus Overturns in Phuket
Phuket -
Seventeen Chinese tourists and three Thais sustained injuries after a tour bus overturned in Thalang.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Tuesday (January 16th) in the morning at a curve on the...
Koh Samui Expects Cruise Line Boom This Year
PRESS RELEASE:
Koh Samui in Surat Thani province is anticipating a surge in tourism as 47 cruise liners are scheduled to dock at the island this year, bringing an estimated 25,000 passengers. According to the...
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour around Bangkok
PRESS RELEASE (Thai Government)—
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has invited tourists to discover Bangkok through the Double Decker Elephant Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
The hop-on hop-off bus allows tourists to visit 16 major attractions in...
Thai Minister of Transport Announces Plans to Boost Flight Slots as Tourism Shows Signs...
National—
On January 12th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed after the CAAT OPEN HOUSE 2024 event that there is a strong tendency for a resurgence in the tourism industry,...
American Ex-pat Dies after Hit and Run Accident in Phuket
Thalang –
An American motorbike rider has been pronounced dead at the scene after a truck driver hit him and then fled the scene of the accident in the Mai Khao sub-district.
The Tha Chatchai Police...