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  • Thailand NewsNo time to lose: Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

    No time to lose: Mexican tourist returns pricey watch after Bangkok airport mix-up

    A Mexican woman on holiday with her family in Phuket agreed to return a luxury watch worth about 200,000 baht to a Thai woman, stating that she thought it belonged to a family member and mistakenly took it from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. A 21 year old Thai woman, Rachawalee, filed a complaint with Don Mueang Police Station…

  • Thailand NewsCebu Pacific launches direct flights to Don Mueang Airport

    Cebu Pacific launches direct flights to Don Mueang Airport

    Cebu Pacific will soar between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) three times a week, whisking eager travellers away on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting July 16. This latest addition boosts Cebu Pacific’s Manila-Bangkok flights to a whopping 17 times weekly, making it easier than ever to experience the magic of Thailand.…

  • Thailand NewsDon Mueang Airport prepares for Songkran holiday travel spike

    Don Mueang Airport prepares for Songkran holiday travel spike

    Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport gears up for an influx of approximately 625,000 passengers during the Songkran holiday period, which runs from April 11 to 17. It expects over 4,000 flights, marking a substantial 10.58% rise from the previous year’s data. Don Mueang Airport General Manager Wichit Kaewsaitiam attributed this surge to the government’s strategic policies aimed at bolstering domestic…

  • Thailand NewsTaking off: Passenger charges soar at six major Thai airports

    Taking off: Passenger charges soar at six major Thai airports

    Passenger service charges (PSC) at six major Thai airports have seen an increase, as announced by the Airports of Thailand Plc. The charges, applicable on both domestic and international departing flights, have been raised at Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Don Mueang, Hat Yai, Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports. For international flights, the fees have been increased from 700 to 730 baht,…

  • Thailand NewsAirAsia ramp agent’s tarmac tango at Bangkok airport goes viral

    AirAsia ramp agent’s tarmac tango at Bangkok airport goes viral

    An AirAsia ramp agent’s impromptu dance routine on the Don Mueang International Airport tarmac recently caught the attention of social media followers in Thailand, transforming from a point of initial drama to a story with a heartwarming conclusion. The young staff member, known as “Mos,” was captured dancing with fluid grace in his work attire against the backdrop of an…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal Thai Air Force relinquishes golf course for airport expansion

    Royal Thai Air Force relinquishes golf course for airport expansion

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) yesterday made a startling decision to relinquish its longstanding ownership of the Kantarat Golf Course, situated near Don Mueang Airport, to make way for the expansion of the airport, confirmed a spokesman from the Defence Ministry. Jirayu Houngsub, the political affairs spokesperson at the Defence Ministry, disclosed that the intricate details of the handover…

  • Thailand NewsHong Kong Express launches ultra-cheap route to Bangkok

    Hong Kong Express launches ultra-cheap route to Bangkok

    Hong Kong Express announced its latest venture: a brand-new route from Hong Kong to Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), scheduled to take flight on April 25. Confirming the exciting development, the airline took to its Facebook page to share the news, revealing that the daily service will complement its existing flights to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, along with popular destinations…

  • Thailand NewsAOT announces 4.4bn baht plan to boost Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports

    AOT announces 4.4bn baht plan to boost Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports

    Airports of Thailand (AOT) revealed an ambitious investment plan of 4.4 billion baht for enhancements at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport. These plans were made public by AOT Deputy Director Keerati Kitmanawat, who shared the vision of increasing service and security standards at Suvarnabhumi Airport to meet the passenger traffic that is expected to bounce back to…

  • Crime NewsChinese passenger denied flight boarding, hits police with skateboard

    Chinese passenger denied flight boarding, hits police with skateboard

    A Chinese passenger was captured in a viral TikTok video clip attempting to assault a Tourist Police officer at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok with a skateboard. The unruly passenger had become enraged after the captain of a flight back to China declined his boarding due to concerns about his disruptive behaviour, thus proving the captain’s point. Pol. Maj. Gen.…

  • Thailand NewsLeg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport

    Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport

    A professor from Kasetsart University in Thailand provided a media update on the investigation into an escalator accident that resulted in a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Weerachai Phutdhawong held a meeting yesterday with the airport authorities and other specialists to discuss the escalator accident that occurred on June 29, resulting in…

  • Thailand NewsSurgical setback: Airport amputation victim’s reattachment hopes dashed for safety reasons

    Surgical setback: Airport amputation victim’s reattachment hopes dashed for safety reasons

    The son of a woman who suffered the loss of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport revealed that the planned reattachment surgery was cancelled due to concerns about his mother’s safety. The incident occurred when the woman collapsed on an escalator at the airport Wednesday morning. Prompt action was taken to rescue her, and she was swiftly transported to…

  • Thailand NewsAnother injured victim steps forward following escalator accident at Bangkok airport

    Another injured victim steps forward following escalator accident at Bangkok airport

    Ten days prior to the incident involving a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, a young boy experienced an escalator mishap that resulted in his foot getting trapped underneath. Fortunately, the boy made a successful recovery after receiving 11 stitches. A Thai woman yesterday lost her leg after she collapsed on the escalator…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman loses leg on Bangkok airport escalator

    Thai woman loses leg on Bangkok airport escalator

    A Thai woman tragically lost her leg after collapsing on an escalator at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok today. The Director of the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Karun Thanakunjeeraphat, revealed the accident took place around 8.30am today, June 29. He reported that the accident happened at an escalator in the South Corridor between Pier 4 and Pier…

  • Thailand NewsDon Mueang Airport expansion planned, while U-Tapao stalls

    Don Mueang Airport expansion planned, while U-Tapao stalls

    Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced its plans to expand Don Mueang International Airport’s low-cost terminal, while U-Tapao Airport’s expansion faces delays. The expansion of Bangkok’s secondary airport aims to increase passenger capacity and bolster tourism income for the country. Don Mueang’s expansion project has a budget of 36.8 billion baht and is set to begin this year. But the…

  • Crime NewsShameless Bangkok taxi driver swindles foreigner at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Shameless Bangkok taxi driver swindles foreigner at Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Another Bangkok taxi driver has brought shame to the capital by swindling a foreign customer at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The driver has been subsequently banned for life from picking up passengers at Bangkok’s premier airport and authorities say his license could be revoked. The unnamed taxi driver last week allegedly used a fake list of fares to cheat a Taiwanese…

  • Thailand NewsNok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger

    Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger

    A Thai man slammed Nok Air airline for the appalling treatment of his disabled father that descended into a farcical game of musical chairs. The man revealed on TikTok that he booked special seats for his parents, because his father is disabled, but was told to move to facilitate some VIP passengers. The airline denied the accusation, saying “one of…

  • Thailand NewsNok Air to launch flights between Bangkok and Hyderabad

    Nok Air to launch flights between Bangkok and Hyderabad

    Budget airline Nok Air will launch direct flights between Bangkok in Thailand and Hyderabad in India on February 19, 2023. A state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 189 Economy Class seats will service the nonstop route from Don Mueang International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport four times per week. Flight DD959 will take off from Hyderabad at 00.45am on Mondays,…

  • EventsAoT bans lanterns near airports for upcoming festivals

    AoT bans lanterns near airports for upcoming festivals

    Loy Krathong is upon us, and with it, Yi Peng, the lantern festival. Thousands of lighter-than-air lanterns drift up into the sky in a peaceful show for celebrating onlookers. But the Airports of Thailand (AoT) have issued a reminder warning that flying lanterns are strictly banned in the areas around the six main airports in Thailand. As beautiful and tranquil…

  • Tourism NewsThailand hits 7 million international tourists

    Thailand hits 7 million international tourists

    Thailand’s tourism has hit another milestone. As of October 26, the kingdom witnessed 7,349,843 international tourists arriving, surpassing the 7 million mark. It’s put the country within its goal range set by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) of 7 to 10 million visitors for 2022. The TAT announced that over 7 million tourists have arrived since January 1 in…

  • Transport NewsChange in plane direction surprises Bangkok residents

    Change in plane direction surprises Bangkok residents

    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… it’s… oh, wait, it *is* a plane. Residents in Bangkok have been complaining about a sudden increase in commercial planes buzzing low over their homes. Now they finally have an explanation for why they are seeing all these low planes – an airport direction change. The Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), the agency…

  • Tourism NewsNew direct bus from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya

    New direct bus from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya

    Budget punters rejoice – a new shuttle bus will now whisk people directly from Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok’s low-cost secondary airport, to the tourism and nightlife hub of Pattaya. The shuttle started trial runs earlier this month and, if successful, may usher in a chain of other convenience bus options from the popular airport, according to the Don Mueang…

  • Tourism NewsAirAsia Thailand launches Bangkok to Fukuoka flights October 12

    AirAsia Thailand launches Bangkok to Fukuoka flights October 12

    Following suit of Thai Vietjet last month, AirAsia Thailand will launch direct flights from Bangkok to Fukuoka, Japan. The flights are scheduled to commence on October 12 and fly from Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok’s secondary airport that caters to low-cost carriers like AirAsia. To celebrate the launch, the airline is offering promotional fares on sale from now until August…

  • Thailand NewsService Hall at Don Mueang Airport collapses in storm

    Service Hall at Don Mueang Airport collapses in storm

    A thunderstorm hit Bangkok yesterday, causing the Service Hall at Don Mueang International airport to collapse. The hall was built just one year ago but hasn’t yet been used due to low levels of international travel throughout the pandemic. No injuries or deaths were reported. Luckily there was no one in there at the time. The walls of the Service…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested at Bangkok airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs

    Man arrested at Bangkok airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs

    A man was arrested at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok while he was allegedly about to bring illicit drugs onboard. He confessed that he tried to bring drugs from Bangkok to sell in Hat Yai District of southern province Songkla. The 31 year old alleged drug dealer, Noppawit “Kram” Nithipaiboonsarn, was arrested with various drugs, including 206.75 grams of…