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  • Thailand NewsInterprovincial transport suspended in “dark red” zones; bus services stop nationwide

    Interprovincial transport suspended in “dark red” zones; bus services stop nationwide

    All interprovincial public transport services have been suspended in the 13 “dark red” provinces under maximum control to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Department of Land Transport announced today. Domestic flights in and out of those provinces have also been suspended. The suspensions are in place at least until August 2. The public transportation company, known as BorKorSor,…

  • Phuket NewsBus services in and out of Phuket suspended for the next 2 weeks

    Bus services in and out of Phuket suspended for the next 2 weeks

    For the next 2 weeks, all interprovincial bus services entering and leaving Phuket will be suspended. The move is intended to prevent the spread of Covid-19 on the island province as it reopens to travellers from overseas under the “Phuket Sandbox.” The president of the national bus service company, known in Thai as “BorKorSor,” Sanlak Panyawatthanalikit, ordered for the “temporary…

  • Thailand NewsDogs from Thailand and more than 100 countries banned from US due to risk of rabies

    Dogs from Thailand and more than 100 countries banned from US due to risk of rabies

    Dogs from Thailand as well as more than 100 other countries are banned from entering the United States for the next year due to a high risk of rabies. The US Centre for Disease Control released a notice yesterday on the temporary suspension of dogs from countries classified by the CDC as high risk for rabies among dogs. Dog rabies…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to offer international flights to 16 destinations next month

    Thai Airways to offer international flights to 16 destinations next month

    Starting next month until September, Thai Airways will offer international flights from Bangkok to 16 destinations including Tokyo, Osaka, London, Paris and Frankfurt. The airline’s chief commercial officer says there’s an increase in demand for air travel and they plan to increase flights later this year under its 2021 Winter Programme. The airline says it “prioritises hygiene excellence” and strictly…

  • Covid-19 NewsCAAT sets restrictions and guidelines for air travel to prevent the spread of Covid-19

    CAAT sets restrictions and guidelines for air travel to prevent the spread of Covid-19

    With the new wave of Covid-19 infections hitting record highs, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is tightening disease control measures for air travel and has requested that airlines abide by guidelines to help contain the outbreak. Those who test positive for Covid-19 are refrained from travelling and can face penalties for doing so under the Communicable Disease Act. CAAT…

  • Bangkok NewsBTS Skytrain to take Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to court over 30 billion baht debt

    BTS Skytrain to take Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to court over 30 billion baht debt

    With the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration unable to pay its 30 billion baht debt for the BTS Skytrain’s Green Line extension, the Bangkok Mass Transit System is preparing to take the issue to court. The 30 billion baht owed to the Skytrain operator includes costs incurred while operating the Green Line as well as other related expenses dating back to 2018,…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok Airways suspends some flights due to ongoing Covid-19 situation

    Bangkok Airways suspends some flights due to ongoing Covid-19 situation

    In the midst of another wave of Covid-19 infections, Bangkok Airways announced it is suspending some flight routes due to the ongoing spread of the virus. The airline is suspending the Phuket-Hat Yai route from April 23 to October 30 and its Bangkok-Sukhothai and Bangkok-Trat routes from May 1 to 31. Travellers can change their flights without an additional charge.…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok’s Chatuchak weekend market opening weekdays

    Bangkok’s Chatuchak weekend market opening weekdays

    Chatuchak weekend market, known locally as JJ, is scheduled to open 6 days a week from next month in an effort to make up for losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions. The iconic market in Bangkok saw a sharp decline in even local Thai customers after the economic slump caused by borders closing during the pandemic. The…

  • Phuket NewsThai Vietjet resumes Phuket-Chiang Rai flights, launches promotion on air fare

    Thai Vietjet resumes Phuket-Chiang Rai flights, launches promotion on air fare

    The following is a press release from Thai Vietjet on its new promotion “Welcome Back to the Sky” and the resumption of Phuket-Chiang Rai flights. Thai Vietjet today announced the flight resumption of its domestic cross-regional service between Phuket – Chiang Rai, in response to the increasing travel demand after the government began relaxing travel measures in each province. The…

  • Thailand NewsCash-strapped Thai Airways plans to buy 20 to 30 aircraft in 2025

    Cash-strapped Thai Airways plans to buy 20 to 30 aircraft in 2025

    UPDATE: The acting president for Thai Airways says the company does not plan to buy more airplanes in 2025 and if flight demand goes up, the company will consider renting first. A source told Nation Thailand that the airline plans to buy more planes when the aviation industry recovers, but acting president Chansin Treenuchagron says that is just a “rumour.” …

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | PM parliamentary rebuke, ‘OnlyFans’ Covid alternative | February 17

    Thailand News Today | PM parliamentary rebuke, ‘OnlyFans’ Covid alternative | February 17

    Thai airlines and hotels say that the tourism crisis in the year ahead is set to dwarf last year’s in terms of its impact, a lack of customers, and an absence of government aid. Asia Aviation, the largest shareholder in Thai AirAsia, is warning that when international tourism eventually does resume, there may not be enough suppliers to meet demand…

  • Bangkok NewsBTS gives city officials an ultimatum: Pay its debt or Skytrain’s Green Line will shut down

    BTS gives city officials an ultimatum: Pay its debt or Skytrain’s Green Line will shut down

    The Bangkok Mass Transit System is giving city officials an ultimatum: Pay off its more than 30 billion baht debt or the Skytrain’s Green Line will shut down. They are giving the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration 60 days to get its finances in order. The administration owes more than 9.6 billion baht in wages related to operating the Green Line, adding up…

  • Transport NewsTaxi and transport drivers calling for help from the Thai government

    Taxi and transport drivers calling for help from the Thai government

    Unions of Thai Taxi workers and Thai automobile drivers have handed over an official request to a government labour committee to file a request to the government seeking financial support. Thai Taxi workers passed over their requests to Suthep Yoo-on, the chairman of the Labour Committee officially seeking industry support. Just about all sectors of the country’s transport infrastructure have…

  • Transport NewsTaxis and tuk tuks ask Thai government for help

    Taxis and tuk tuks ask Thai government for help

    Unions of Thai Taxi workers and Thai automobile drivers have handed over an official request to a government labour committee to file a request to the government seeking financial support. Thai Taxi workers passed over their requests to Suthep Yoo-on, the chairman of the Labour Committee officially seeking industry support. Just about all sectors of the country’s transport infrastructure have…

  • Transport NewsUS and UK require pre-departure Covid-19 test for all international arrivals

    US and UK require pre-departure Covid-19 test for all international arrivals

    Heading back to the United States or United Kingdom? You’ll need to get a Covid-19 test first. Both countries are now requiring passengers arriving to the US or UK get tested for Covid-19 no more than 72 hours before the flight departs. Passengers will also need to show proof of a negative result before bordering. The new travel regulations go…

  • Transport NewsGreen transport in Bangkok’s khlongs, and it’s free | VIDEO

    Green transport in Bangkok’s khlongs, and it’s free | VIDEO

    You can still go on a completely free ride along the Khlong Phadung Krungkasem, that’s a canal that runs through some of Bangkok’s most historic areas. The Thai PM launched the new ‘green’ canal boat services at the end of November 2020. The service is operated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Organisation. As a bit of background the canal ferry boats…

  • Phuket NewsCheaper flights to Phuket a possibility to help revive the tourism industry

    Cheaper flights to Phuket a possibility to help revive the tourism industry

    Some say cheaper flights to Phuket will entice people to visit the island and get the once booming tourist destination back on its feet. Along with talk of lowering the price of tickets, those at a stakeholder meeting at the Thai Airways International headquarters in Bangkok say more direct international flights to the island also need to be reinstated. The…

  • Transport NewsThai Airways delays resumption of domestic flights due to local Covid-19 cases

    Thai Airways delays resumption of domestic flights due to local Covid-19 cases

    Thai Airways flights to Phuket and Chiang Mai were supposed to start back up on Christmas day, but the recent Covid-19 local transmissions have led the airline to push the relaunch date back. Now the flights from Bangkok will take off on January 1, but if the virus continues to spread, the airline might decide to delay the flights indefinitely.…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to resume flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket

    Thai Airways to resume flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket

    After nearly 9 months on the ground due to the coronavirus pandemic, along with problems balancing their accounts, Thai Airways will resume flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai as well as Bangkok and Phuket later this month. The flights will start back up on Christmas day. Flights from Bangkok to the 2 key tourist provinces have been grounded since April…

  • Tourism NewsThai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce to propose Guangzhou-Phuket tourism route

    Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce to propose Guangzhou-Phuket tourism route

    A tourism route from Guangzhou, China to Phuket could help the island province recover from the recession brought on by the pandemic and lack of foreign travel, according to the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The president of the organisation, Narongsak Puttapornmongkol, says they plan to submit a letter proposing the route under a travel bubble scheme to the Centre for…

  • Bangkok NewsTaxi drivers in Bangkok can now charge “handling fees” for luggage

    Taxi drivers in Bangkok can now charge “handling fees” for luggage

    Bangkok taxis can now start charging passengers extra for large luggage items with handling fees ranging from 20 to 100 baht per item. Under the new regulations, taxi drivers are required to tell passengers about the extra costs before the ride. Bags larger than 26 inches will be 20 baht and items larger than 50 inches will be no more…

  • Environment NewsCrackdown on vehicles emitting black exhaust to tackle Bangkok pollution

    Crackdown on vehicles emitting black exhaust to tackle Bangkok pollution

    Buses, trucks and other vehicles that puff out clouds of black exhaust could be fined and may even be suspended from driving on the road. The Pollution Control Department says the government plans to tighten vehicle inspections in Bangkok to tackle air pollution. In Bangkok, the air quality fluctuates throughout the day and week. Recently, levels of PM2.5 in some…

  • Phuket NewsQatar Airways to offer biweekly flights from Phuket to Doha

    Qatar Airways to offer biweekly flights from Phuket to Doha

    Things are starting to take off at the Phuket International Airport. Qatar Airways will resume bi-weekly flights from Phuket to Doha starting on December 4. The move is a major step forward after a halt of international travel to the island due to Covid-19 lockdown measures. Last week, an empty Emirates Airlines flight landed in Phuket. Although it wasn’t carrying…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to auction off 34 used passenger aircrafts

    Thai Airways to auction off 34 used passenger aircrafts

    Anyone want to buy an airplane? In the midst of tackling bankruptcy, Thai Airways is auctioning off 34 old passenger aircrafts. The aircrafts are around 12 to nearly 30 years old and are sold on an “as-is, where is” condition. The airline has been strapped for cash. As part of a debt rehabilitation plan, nearly 5,000 employees – a fourth…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket is “100% ready” for Special Tourist Visa flights – Transport Minister

    Phuket is “100% ready” for Special Tourist Visa flights – Transport Minister

    The Phuket International Airport is ready for international tourists. The airport has been preparing for weeks and initially expected a group foreigners on the new Special Tourist Visa to arrive last month. Covid-19 mobile testing vehicles were even sent to the airport in early October, prepared to test all the tourists upon arrival, but the travel plans were cancelled last…

  • Transport NewsBangkok Airways offers unlimited flights through new membership program

    Bangkok Airways offers unlimited flights through new membership program

    Bangkok Airways is now offering unlimited domestic flights through a new membership program. The airline launched the new Elite Card for 100,000 baht, allowing unlimited travel throughout 2021. Those interested can apply for the card from now until November 30. Tickets for flights from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 can be booked starting on December 16. Air Asia…

  • Thailand NewsExpert says all rail crossings should be upgraded after fatal train-bus collision

    Expert says all rail crossings should be upgraded after fatal train-bus collision

    After the fatal freight train-charter bus collision earlier this month, authorities are looking into ways to make the rail crossings safer and to prevent potentially deadly incidents from happening in the future. An expert in rail engineering says all rail crossings need to upgraded, urgently, while unofficial or illegal crossings should either be permanently closed off or upgraded with the proper…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | State of Emergency lifted, Quarantine latest, Phuket Light Rail | October 22

    Thailand News Today | State of Emergency lifted, Quarantine latest, Phuket Light Rail | October 22

    Today’s latest news and information about Thailand. Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel too. Go on, right now 🙂 You can also LIKE our Facebook page https://facebook.com/thethaigernews to get even more information about Thailand. Government lifts Bangkok’s State of Emergency Bangkok’s State of Emergency has been lifted, according to a statement published in the Royal Gazette, making it official.…

  • Transport NewsKoh Samui tourism operators want cheaper flights to lure tourists

    Koh Samui tourism operators want cheaper flights to lure tourists

    Koh Samui needs more visitors, from anywhere. A number of hotels on the island, one of Thailand’s popular tourist destinations hit by the pandemic-induced travel bans, are certified for alternative local state quarantine, or ALSQ, and now tourism officials are looking to lure travellers in with cheaper flights. Getting the prices lower could be difficult. President of the Tourism Association…

  • Transport NewsSuvarnabhumi Airport extension ready by April, capacity to increase by 15 million passengers

    Suvarnabhumi Airport extension ready by April, capacity to increase by 15 million passengers

    A new terminal extension at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport is finishing up after construction was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The addition would not only reduce overcrowding, but also increase the amount of passengers at the airport. The Satellite Terminal 1, or SAT-1, extension is 95% done and expected to be open to the public by April 2021, according to…