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Airport, airline and passenger updates.

Latest in Airports

Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok plans biometric upgrades and real-time agency coordination to cut arrival queues for eligible travellers.

18 Jul 20262 min read

Thai Airways has resumed Amsterdam Bangkok flights after 28 years, with daily A350 service, 327 seats and fares starting around USD 1,278.

3 Jul 20262 min read

EVA Air flights via Taipei improve access to Thailand, with onward connections to Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai from June 2026.

30 Jun 20262 min read

Direct flights to Krabi from Finland and Scandinavia will make southern Thailand easier to reach, with less transit via Bangkok.

15 Jun 20262 min read

New flights to Thailand could ease winter 2026-2027 trips, with direct links planned for Phuket, Chiang Mai and Bangkok-Amsterdam.

13 Jun 20262 min read

Thailand’s THIM app will replace paper arrival cards, with rollout planned for August 2026 and future visa support plus Tourist Police contact.

9 Jun 20262 min read

Honey in carry-on is treated as a liquid at Bangkok airport. Here’s why the jar was confiscated and how to pack it correctly.

9 Jun 20262 min read

Thai Airways resumes Bangkok to Amsterdam direct flights on 1 July, restoring a key route for travel to the Netherlands and wider Europe.

6 Jun 20262 min read

The Warsaw Bangkok flight starts 7 October 2026, with three weekly services, then five from 26 October, cutting travel time to Thailand.

6 Jun 20262 min read

Automatic border channel lanes begin at Phuket International Airport on 13 June 2026, with e-passport rules, height limits and work until 9 July.

5 Jun 20262 min read