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  • Thai Airways boosts board, plots fresh flight to recovery | Thaiger

    Thai Airways boosts board, plots fresh flight to recovery

    Thai Airways is expanding its board and fleet as part of a major governance overhaul aimed at boosting transparency and competitiveness post-rehabilitation. The airline’s chairman, Lavaron Sangsnit, confirmed the move as part of sweeping changes ahead of a key Annual General Meeting (AGM) in December. The expanded board will include a long-awaited risk management committee, aimed at strengthening oversight of…

  • Amazon Web Services outage cripples major platforms worldwide | Thaiger

    Amazon Web Services outage cripples major platforms worldwide

    Websites, apps, and essential services across the United States and beyond were thrown into chaos yesterday after a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing giant that powers much of the Internet. The disruption, which began around 3.11am ET (2.11pm Thailand time) yesterday, October 20, stemmed from a failure in AWS’s internal network load balancer system. The…

  • Body of Thai hostage killed in Israel-Hamas conflict identified and returned | Thaiger

    Body of Thai hostage killed in Israel-Hamas conflict identified and returned

    Israeli officials confirmed that one of the bodies returned by Hamas on Saturday, October 18, is that of a Thai hostage who was abducted and killed last year. Israel’s local media outlet, i24News, reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced yesterday, October 19, that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous night was identified as a…

  • American woman wins 3 million baht using AI for lottery numbers | Thaiger

    American woman wins 3 million baht using AI for lottery numbers

    A 45 year old American woman has won a lottery prize worth 3 million baht after using ChatGPT to choose her numbers, enabling her to pay off her mortgage. Today, on October 19, international media reported that Tammy Carvey, from Wyandotte, Michigan, emerged as the fortunate winner of over 2.6 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately 3 million baht) after employing ChatGPT…

  • Thai temples in Europe hit by wave of foreign break-ins | Thaiger

    Thai temples in Europe hit by wave of foreign break-ins

    Thai temples in Europe are being warned to tighten security after several were targeted by foreign thieves who broke in and damaged property and donation boxes. Yesterday, October 16, Phra Ratchawachirasasanawithet, chairman of the Thai Dhammaduta Union in Europe, issued a public warning to all Thai temples abroad following several burglaries in Sweden and the United Kingdom. The union released…

  • Suvarnabhumi Airport ranks 12th among world’s most connected airports | Thaiger

    Suvarnabhumi Airport ranks 12th among world’s most connected airports

    Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok is ranked 12th in the world’s 50 most connected airports in 2025, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG). Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced the news following the release of OAG Megahubs 2025. Suvarnabhumi Airport is placed 12th in the Global Airport Megahubs category and fifth in the Asia-Pacific region in the Top International by…

  • Thailand aces global aviation safety audit with sky-high score | Thaiger

    Thailand aces global aviation safety audit with sky-high score

    Thailand’s civil aviation authority has achieved a top safety score in a global audit conducted by an international body assessing aviation oversight standards. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced a stellar performance in a recent international safety audit, scoring a preliminary 91.35% in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) conducted by…

  • New RTAF chief to train female pilots and boost drones | Thaiger

    New RTAF chief to train female pilots and boost drones

    Thailand’s new air force commander announced plans to train female fighter pilots and enhance drone capabilities as part of a modernisation strategy. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sakesan Kantha outlined his 2026 strategy at the Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Thai Air Force Academy in Muak Lek district, Saraburi. His speech came amid rising border tensions with Cambodia and set the tone for…

  • Sky Angkor cancellations disrupt Bangkok-Phnom Penh travel | Thaiger

    Sky Angkor cancellations disrupt Bangkok-Phnom Penh travel

    Travellers flying between Bangkok and Phnom Penh were hit by unexpected cancellations and delays from Sky Angkor Airlines, disrupting plans and itineraries. The disruption stemmed from the airline’s operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh. According to data from FlightAware, three flights: SWM672, SWM673, and SWM675 were cancelled, and three others experienced significant delays, impacting…

  • Thai AirAsia adds Luang Prabang–Hanoi link via Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai AirAsia adds Luang Prabang–Hanoi link via Bangkok

    Thai AirAsia is launching a new daily route connecting Bangkok, Luang Prabang, and Hanoi to enhance travel options and regional connectivity in ASEAN. The service, starting December 1, will operate once daily using an Airbus A320 aircraft configured with 180 economy seats. The outbound flight, FD1038, will depart Bangkok at 1.55pm, arriving in Luang Prabang at 3.15pm (local time), before…

  • RTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights | Thaiger

    RTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights

    A military aircraft’s landing gear failure forced Phuket Airport to shut its runway, disrupting dozens of flights and prompting an emergency response. Phuket International Airport was brought to a standstill yesterday, October 8, after a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction during touchdown, forcing a temporary closure of the runway and affecting 70 flights. According to…

  • Taiwan metro brawl granny busted over old theft case (video) | Thaiger

    Taiwan metro brawl granny busted over old theft case (video)

    A woman involved in a viral metro brawl in Taiwan was later arrested by police on an outstanding theft warrant, drawing renewed public and media attention. The elderly woman, 73 year old Tseng, was filmed on Monday, September 29, swinging her bag at a young man after he refused to give up his seat on a Red Line train in…

  • Indian getaway: SpiceJet adds daily Phuket flights | Thaiger

    Indian getaway: SpiceJet adds daily Phuket flights

    India’s domestic airline SpiceJet has announced new daily non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Phuket, giving Indian travellers more options for short-haul international holidays. SpiceJet has announced new daily services linking Delhi and Mumbai to Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular holiday hotspots. The flights are timed to coincide with the busy winter travel season. According to the airline,…

  • Thai woman and toddler missing after Melbourne sighting | Thaiger

    Thai woman and toddler missing after Melbourne sighting

    Police in Melbourne are searching for a Thai woman and her two year old daughter, who went missing after last being seen in the Central Business District on a recent morning. Victoria police are appealing for public help to locate a Thai woman, 36 year old Priyanud and her two year old daughter, who have not been seen for several…

  • Suvarnabhumi flies high with booming flights and upgrades | Thaiger

    Suvarnabhumi flies high with booming flights and upgrades

    Suvarnabhumi Airport has reported a rise in flights and passengers, as officials reveal strong growth and outline expansion plans for the year ahead. The airport has recorded a strong recovery in air travel, with 58.10 million passengers passing through its gates in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to August 2025). Kittipong Kittikachorn, General Manager of…

  • AOT pushes for new global flight routes at Hong Kong forum | Thaiger

    AOT pushes for new global flight routes at Hong Kong forum

    The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) engaged global airlines at a major aviation forum in Hong Kong to expand flight routes and boost international travel. The AOT ramped up efforts to transform Thailand into a leading aviation hub by participating in the 30th World Route Development Forum, or Routes World 2025, held from September 24 to 26 at…

  • Ex-Thai Airways boss: Ditch all govt shares or risk relapse | Thaiger

    Ex-Thai Airways boss: Ditch all govt shares or risk relapse

    A former Thai Airways executive has urged the government to sell its remaining shares, warning that political control could derail the airline’s recovery. Banyong Pongpanich, a former board member of Thai Airways International (THAI), called on the government to sell its remaining shares in the airline, insisting that only full privatisation can protect the company from sliding back into bureaucratic…

  • Bangkok Airways bags 5-star award for eco-friendly flights | Thaiger

    Bangkok Airways bags 5-star award for eco-friendly flights

    Bangkok Airways received a 5-star sustainability award from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for its efforts to promote greener aviation and responsible tourism. The award, part of TAT’s Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) programme, recognises tourism operators who embrace sustainable practices in line with global standards. For Bangkok Airways, it cements its reputation as a leader in environmentally responsible…

  • Air India Express launches daily Bangkok link from Bengaluru | Thaiger

    Air India Express launches daily Bangkok link from Bengaluru

    Air India Express will launch daily direct flights linking Bengaluru and Bangkok, offering travellers more convenience and competitive fares. The new non-stop service begins on October 18 and aims to boost connectivity for both leisure and business travellers. To mark the launch, the airline has rolled out introductory Xpress Value fares starting at 16,800 Indian rupees (about 7,300 baht) for…

  • Thai Airways cancels Hong Kong flights as super typhoon hits | Thaiger

    Thai Airways cancels Hong Kong flights as super typhoon hits

    Thai Airways cancelled several flights between Bangkok and Hong Kong after a super typhoon forced airlines to adjust schedules for safety. The flag carrier had earlier warned passengers heading to Kaohsiung in Taiwan and Hong Kong to closely monitor flight updates as the massive storm advanced. By yesterday evening, September 22, the airline confirmed cancellations for services scheduled today and…

  • Thai Airways warns of flight disruptions due to Typhoon Ragasa | Thaiger

    Thai Airways warns of flight disruptions due to Typhoon Ragasa

    Thai Airways has issued a notice to passengers regarding potential disruptions from Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently moving across Taiwan and Hong Kong. The typhoon may affect flights between Bangkok and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and Bangkok and Hong Kong from September 22 to 24. The affected flights include TG630 from Bangkok to Kaohsiung and TG631 from Kaohsiung to Bangkok on September…

  • Phuket-bound IndiGo flight diverted after bomb threat | Thaiger

    Phuket-bound IndiGo flight diverted after bomb threat

    An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket was diverted to Chennai, India after a bomb threat claimed explosives were onboard, prompting a full security response. The aircraft, carrying 176 passengers and six crew members, had taken off from Mumbai yesterday, September 19, before the scare unfolded. Midway through the journey, Mumbai airport staff received a call from an unidentified person who…

  • Thai AirAsia X unveils 3 new routes for December takeoff | Thaiger

    Thai AirAsia X unveils 3 new routes for December takeoff

    Thai AirAsia X will launch three new international routes from Bangkok to destinations in Central Asia, Northern Asia, and the Middle East ahead of the holiday season. The budget long-haul carrier announced that it will begin services to Almaty, Sendai, and Riyadh, giving Thai travellers more choice for winter escapes while opening fresh gateways for inbound tourism. From December 1,…

  • Vietjet to get first Boeing 737 MAX as tariff talks heat up | Thaiger

    Vietjet to get first Boeing 737 MAX as tariff talks heat up

    VietJet Air will receive its first Boeing 737 Max as Vietnam seeks to strengthen trade ties with the US while negotiations over tariffs continue. The handover marks a significant shift for VietJet, which currently operates an all-Airbus fleet, and comes as Vietnam continues delicate trade discussions with the United States over tariffs. A ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, September 21,…

  • Phuket airport skips memorial for deadly One-Two-Go crash | Thaiger

    Phuket airport skips memorial for deadly One-Two-Go crash

    Eighteen years after the One-Two-Go crash killed 90 people in Phuket, no memorial was held again, as Phuket International Airport instead staged dance shows. The crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269 on September 16, 2007, claimed 90 lives, yet Airports of Thailand (AoT) and its staff at Phuket airport have never held a memorial. No service was held in the days…

  • Thai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp | Thaiger

    Thai Airways axes first class in bold premium revamp

    Thai Airways has confirmed that it will retire its first class cabins, a product once hailed as the pinnacle of luxury but now confined to just three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The decision closes a chapter in the airline’s history, with first class having once graced its flagship Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s and Airbus A340s. These exclusive cabins, occasionally used for…

  • Thai pilots take flight over foreign hires on local routes | Thaiger

    Thai pilots take flight over foreign hires on local routes

    Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a legal bid by a pilots’ group to block a government move allowing foreign pilots on domestic flight routes. The Thai Administrative Court is reviewing a request from the Thai Pilots Association to block the Ministry of Labour from allowing foreign pilots to operate domestic flights, according to the Bangkok Post. The petition seeks a…

  • Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown | Thaiger

    Thai Lion Air eyes new routes despite tourism slowdown

    Thai Lion Air is expanding its fleet and launching new routes as it targets high-demand destinations, despite a drop in international tourist arrivals. The budget carrier plans to add at least two Boeing 737 jets to its fleet this year, focusing on high-demand routes such as China and Japan, despite revising its earlier goal of operating 40 aircraft. The adjustment…

  • British YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video) | Thaiger

    British YouTuber’s Thailand trip derailed by Nepal riot chaos (video)

    A British YouTuber travelling from Thailand to the UK by motorbike was caught filming violent protests in Nepal, with his video going viral worldwide.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Harry’s video racked up more than 4 million views in just one day. Best known for his channel We Hate The Cold,…

  • 24 years on: Unseen 9/11 video archive unveiled in New York (video) | Thaiger

    24 years on: Unseen 9/11 video archive unveiled in New York (video)

    On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a vast archive of unseen footage is set to reshape how future generations understand the tragedy. The New York Public Library has acquired what is believed to be the largest video collection of the attacks and their aftermath, filmed and gathered by documentary makers Steven Rosenbaum and Pamela Yoder. In the…

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