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    Family life in Thailand: Creating a healthy and happy home for expats

    Living in Thailand as an expat family opens the door to a rich cultural experience, lively communities, and family-friendly facilities that make it a fantastic place to raise children. Here’s a guide on how to create a safe, healthy, and...

  • ‘Fast Eddie’ Davenport fights closure of 652 million baht London mansion amid controversy

    ‘Fast Eddie’ Davenport fights closure of 652 million baht London mansion amid controversy

    Notorious fraudster Edward “Fast Eddie” Davenport has returned to the UK from Thailand to contest a police order to shut down his £15 million (652 million baht) in Marylebone, London. The 58 year old, known for hosting raucous sex parties at the lavish property, is challenging a closure notice issued by the Metropolitan Police under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and…

  • Ready for takeoff: Thai SmartLynx poised to shake up Thai skies

    Ready for takeoff: Thai SmartLynx poised to shake up Thai skies

    Thailand’s aviation industry is about to soar with the arrival of Thai SmartLynx Airlines, set to launch operations in January 2025. Its inaugural aircraft, an Airbus A320, is currently undergoing meticulous engine inspections in Bali, preparing to meet the country’s growing demand for air travel as tourism rebounds. With tourism projected to bring in 40 million visitors in 2025, Thai…

  • Airbus partnership aims to turn Thailand into aviation powerhouse

    Airbus partnership aims to turn Thailand into aviation powerhouse

    Thailand is gearing up to soar as the region’s top aviation hub, thanks to a high-flying partnership with European aerospace giant Airbus. In a bid to revolutionise the nation’s aviation infrastructure and safety standards, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit met Airbus Asia-Pacific president Anand Stanley in Bangkok yesterday, December 3, to map out ambitious plans. The partnership focuses on transforming Thailand…

  • AirAsia refund fury: Passengers affected by booking glitch

    AirAsia refund fury: Passengers affected by booking glitch

    AirAsia customers faced turbulence after a Facebook post accused the airline of a major booking scam. The post, shared on the page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว : อีซ้อ, claimed “The scam is out! A famous airline cheats on ticket prices, opens a promotion booking system to deduct money, and in the end, they say the booking was unsuccessful and they don’t refund money.…

  • Port, theme park, and F1 dreams: Tycoon’s vision for Jakarta

    Port, theme park, and F1 dreams: Tycoon’s vision for Jakarta

    A Formula 1 race in Jakarta? That’s just one of the audacious ideas from Sugianto Kusuma, one of Indonesia’s wealthiest tycoons, as he transforms a former slum into a multibillion-dollar metropolis. From a bustling port to luxury hotels, the ambitious project is aiming to put North Jakarta on the global map. Kusuma, better known locally as Aguan, is spearheading the…

  • Rice and shine: Parboiled prices soar as global markets heat up

    Rice and shine: Parboiled prices soar as global markets heat up

    Global rice markets are heating up as prices for parboiled rice surged this week, driven by robust demand in major export hubs India and Thailand. After three weeks of stability, Indian and Thai exporters are now cashing in on renewed interest, while Vietnamese traders grapple with stagnant sales. India, the world’s largest rice exporter, saw its 5% broken parboiled rice…

  • Jetstar flight to Phuket returns to Sydney after wheel damage

    Jetstar flight to Phuket returns to Sydney after wheel damage

    A Jetstar flight bound for the sunny shores of Phuket took an unexpected detour back to Sydney after a mechanical mishap forced pilots to prioritise safety. The JQ27 flight landed safely at Sydney Airport on Wednesday afternoon, November 27, following reports of a damaged wheel during take-off. Jetstar’s spokesperson assured passengers the situation was handled expertly. “Our flight from Sydney…

  • Cathay Pacific HK airline slammed over 5-hour Bangkok delay

    Cathay Pacific HK airline slammed over 5-hour Bangkok delay

    Hundreds of Cathay Pacific passengers endured a travel nightmare in Bangkok when a flight cancellation left them stranded for hours with no answers, no food, and no passports. Passengers of flight CX630, scheduled to leave Bangkok for Hong Kong at 4.55pm on Monday, November 25, found themselves stuck on the plane for over five hours before being shuttled to a…

  • Sink or swim: Thai submarine deal stuck in murky waters

    Sink or swim: Thai submarine deal stuck in murky waters

    Thailand’s long-delayed submarine deal with China remains in troubled waters as Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai admits he’s yet to make a call on the contentious project. “The project’s fate is still not clear because I have not yet studied it. I’ll decide after studying it.” The 13.5 billion baht procurement of an S26T Yuan-class submarine has been stalled amid political…

  • New Mumbai-Bangkok flights ready for take-off in late December

    New Mumbai-Bangkok flights ready for take-off in late December

    Thailand’s friendly skies just got friendlier! Vietjet Thailand is set to connect two vibrant hubs, Mumbai and Bangkok, with its inaugural direct service starting December 23. This new route promises seamless travel for tourists and business passengers alike, sparking a boost in tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two bustling cities. Initially, the service will operate daily. Flight VZ761…

  • Thai airlines offer 30% discounts on 50,000 seats for new year

    Thai airlines offer 30% discounts on 50,000 seats for new year

    The Thai Ministry of Transport announced a new year’s gift for travellers, addressing the issue of expensive flight tickets by collaborating with airlines to offer a 30% discount on 50,000 seats during the new year holiday period. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday, November 27, disclosed that a meeting was convened with the Thai Airline Association.…

  • Billionaire’s heir shuns USbn fortune for life as forest monk

    Billionaire’s heir shuns US$5bn fortune for life as forest monk

    In a tale that sounds straight out of a spiritual bestseller, Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, turned his back on a US$5 billion inheritance to pursue the humble life of a Buddhist monk. Ananda, one of Malaysia’s richest tycoons, oversees a sprawling empire that includes telecom, satellites, oil, real estate, and media. Yet his son,…

  • AoT to compensate residents 12 billion baht for airport noise

    AoT to compensate residents 12 billion baht for airport noise

    Airports of Thailand (AoT) is set to distribute 12 billion baht as compensation to residents affected by noise pollution from the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This decision follows a meeting held on Monday, November 25 involving the AoT, the Transport Ministry, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to address residents’ demands for relief from the noise generated by aircraft…

  • Eight arrested in hostel horror after 6 tourists die in Laos

    Eight arrested in hostel horror after 6 tourists die in Laos

    Police arrested eight members of staff at a backpacker hostel in Laos after the venue became the centre of a suspected mass methanol poisoning that claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. Eight staff members from the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng, reportedly all Vietnamese nationals, are facing questioning as the investigation unfolds. Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly…

  • India launches new flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur this winter

    India launches new flights to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur this winter

    International travel from India’s Kolkata is in for a major lift this winter, as two major airlines ramp up connections to Southeast Asia. With Thai Lion Air launching four weekly flights to Bangkok and Malaysia Airlines resuming its pre-pandemic route to Kuala Lumpur, Kolkata travellers are set for a world of new options. Starting December 16, Thai Lion Air, a…

  • Thai star stuns Hollywood with historic Emmy win (video)

    Thai star stuns Hollywood with historic Emmy win (video)

    Thai actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, also known as Aokbab, dazzled New York by winning the Best Performance Emmy for her outstanding role in Netflix’s Hunger. Thai cinema’s new leading lady is bringing more than just street food to the table. Aokbab secured the prestigious Best Performance by an Actress award at the 52nd International Emmy Awards in New York City. Her…

  • Boy 7 killed by Thai mother rocks quiet Welsh town

    Boy 7 killed by Thai mother rocks quiet Welsh town

    Police in Wales reported that the death of a 7 year old boy at the hands of his Thai mother has rocked the quiet Welsh town of Haverfordwest. Seven year old Louis Linse was found dead in his bed, his life tragically cut short by his mother. Thai-born Papaipit Linse admitted to manslaughter by diminished responsibility, a truth that unravels…

  • ASEAN airlines soars with regional stopover rights in 2025

    ASEAN airlines soars with regional stopover rights in 2025

    Southeast Asian airlines will soon have the freedom to make multiple stops within ASEAN member states, marking a significant shift from current regulations that only permit direct return flights between destinations. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that this change will be implemented once all ASEAN member states sign Protocol 5 on Own Stopover Rights. Loke explained in a press…

  • Airline satisfaction steady, tech investment urged by IATA

    Airline satisfaction steady, tech investment urged by IATA

    Airline passenger satisfaction has maintained a high level of stability this year, according to findings from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Despite this consistency, the association has highlighted the need for further investment in technology to better meet customer demands. Insights from IATA’s Global Passenger Survey 2024, based on feedback from over 10,000 respondents across 200 countries, revealed that…

  • British tourist dodges death after toxic night at Laos hostel (video)

    British tourist dodges death after toxic night at Laos hostel (video)

    A British tourist revealed her narrow escape from death after a night out at a notorious Laos hostel turned into a near-fatal encounter with methanol poisoning. This same party spot has become infamous following the tragic deaths of six other holidaymakers, casting a dark shadow over Vang Viang, a village once famed for its boisterous backpacker scene. The unfortunate casualties…

  • Man busted in UK smuggling cannabis from Thailand to clear debt

    Man busted in UK smuggling cannabis from Thailand to clear debt

    A down-and-out drug mule took a gamble to clear his debt to his own mother – and lost big-time at Manchester Airport. Dean Pharoah, who owed cash to his mum, tried to smuggle over £200,000 (approximately 8 million baht) worth of cannabis into the UK after a holiday in Thailand. But UK Border Force officers had their suspicions and swooped…

  • AirAsia plans low-cost hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

    AirAsia plans low-cost hubs in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

    Well-known discount airline AirAsia is setting its sights on replicating the global connectivity success of Dubai but with a low-cost twist centred in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. After navigating the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the airline is eager to expand its network and leave its tumultuous past during the pandemic behind. Tony Fernandes, the founder of AirAsia, envisions using…

  • Thai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge (video)

    Thai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge (video)

    A Thai worker in Israel who, after being discharged from the hospital, found himself abandoned by his employer at a workers’ camp. The man, unable to recall any personal details, has since disappeared from his accommodation, leaving both his family and fellow workers anxious for his wellbeing. A TikTok user, identified as @jacaky2538, who is also a Thai worker in…

  • Thai Lion Air eyes new route to boost Nakhon Phanom tourism

    Thai Lion Air eyes new route to boost Nakhon Phanom tourism

    Thai Lion Air is contemplating expanding its flight operations to Nakhon Phanom, in line with the Thai government’s strategy to boost tourism in lesser-known cities. This move is part of an initiative to transform secondary tourism cities into bustling hubs. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri has tasked the Department of Airports (DoA) with exploring avenues to increase flight frequency to…

  • Bangkok Airways employs French jets to support tourist surge

    Bangkok Airways employs French jets to support tourist surge

    As Thailand’s tourist influx hits an all-time high, Bangkok Airways is scrambling to keep up, turning to France for reinforcements. In a bid to tackle its aircraft shortage, Bangkok Airways (PG, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) has secured a wet-lease deal with French airline Amelia (8R, Paris Le Bourget), which will provide two Airbus narrowbody aircraft to support the Thai carrier’s operations over…

  • Labour icon John Prescott dies at 86, leaves lasting legacy (video)

    Labour icon John Prescott dies at 86, leaves lasting legacy (video)

    The world has bid a fond farewell to controversial former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, who died at the age of 86. Prescott, a political firebrand, and a cornerstone of Tony Blair’s New Labour movement was a custodian of traditional Labour values. He died peacefully in a care home, surrounded by his beloved family and the soothing melodies of…

  • Aussie teen dies in Bangkok after Laos poisoning, 4 dead

    Aussie teen dies in Bangkok after Laos poisoning, 4 dead

    One of the Melbourne teenagers on an idyllic backpacking adventure in Asia has died in a Bangkok hospital from a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos. Bianca Jones, a 19 year old Australian tourist, became the latest person to die from a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos after drinking vodka shots. The Aussie teen’s death is the fourth in…

  • Flight chaos: Air India passengers twice-stranded in Phuket

    Flight chaos: Air India passengers twice-stranded in Phuket

    Over 100 passengers on an Air India flight to New Delhi found themselves stranded in Phuket for over 80 hours, enduring a string of delays due to persistent technical issues with their aircraft. The saga began when the flight, initially scheduled for departure on the night of November 16, was postponed by six hours, with the airline citing technical faults…

  • THAI to fly wide-body jets on domestic routes this December

    THAI to fly wide-body jets on domestic routes this December

    In a move that’s sure to delight frequent flyers, Thai Airways (THAI) revealed plans to swap its trusty A320s for luxurious wide-bodied aircraft on select domestic routes this December, just in time for the peak holiday season. The airline is ramping up capacity to accommodate the soaring demand during the Christmas-to-new year rush, from December 20 to 31. While official…

  • Thailand partners with Turkey to build high-speed rail empire

    Thailand partners with Turkey to build high-speed rail empire

    Thailand is gearing up to transform its rail landscape by partnering with Turkey’s state-owned train manufacturer, Türasaş, in a bold step towards high-speed travel. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed on Monday, November 18, that the collaboration aims to boost Thailand’s transport sector and establish a domestic rail manufacturing industry. During his recent visit to Türasaş’s Sakarya facility in Turkey, Suriya…

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