2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (174+ words) Number of autogates will be doubled, manned immigration counters reduced PUBLISHED: 14 Jun 2026 at 12: 33 PHUKET - Phuket Airport opened its first international arrivals autogates for use on Saturday, and immediately announced plans to double the number from 10 to 21 and reduce the number…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago  (729+ words) PUBLISHED: 14 Jun 2026 at 07: 01 There was an interesting article in the Bangkok Post by Komsan Jandamit which suggested that Don Mueang airport is "looking weary" these days and suffering from wear and tear. Judging from readers' comments many agreed with this…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (125+ words) PUBLISHED: 10 Jun 2026 at 05: 01 The government plans to launch seaplane services between tourist destinations along the Andaman coast, with trial flights between Krabi and Phuket expected later this year. Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said the initiative forms part of efforts…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (437+ words) PUBLISHED: 9 Jun 2026 at 11: 44 China's massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could help stem the tide, according to the head of north Asia…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (211+ words) Amid ambitious expansion plans, the wear and tear is difficult to ignore PUBLISHED: 8 Jun 2026 at 12: 52 Passengers at Don Mueang airport may soon need to watch their step, quite literally, as concerns grow over poorly maintained flooring, adding to the mounting…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (442+ words) Aircraft delays deepen pressure on margins PUBLISHED: 7 Jun 2026 at 09: 46 RIO DE "JANEIRO - Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (251+ words) published: 5 Jun 2026 at 07: 41 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions. The rules (see graphic below) are largely in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (140+ words) published: 3 Jun 2026 at 08: 43 Thai Airways International has marked a milestone in its 66 years of commercial operation with its first female pilot on a commercial flight. Pannathorn "Bam" Tangrungruangchai served as First Officer on flight TG564 from Bangkok to Hanoi on Monday,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (201+ words) PUBLISHED: 2 Jun 2026 at 14: 16 Thai Airways International has marked a milestone in its 66 years of commercial operation with the first female pilot on a commercial flight. Pannathorn "Bam" Tangrungruangchai served as First Officer on flight TG564 from Bangkok to Hanoi on Monday,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (330+ words) U-Tapao, Hua Hin lead the hub push PUBLISHED: 1 Jun 2026 at 05: 48 The government is accelerating airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international routes to strengthen connectivity and support its ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub. The push follows discussions led…...