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Airport, airline and passenger updates.

Latest in Airports

Phuket e-gates begin on 13 June at the island airport, aiming to cut queues and speed up passport checks for arriving travellers.

5 Jun 20262 min read

AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes says higher airport fees could hurt Thailand tourism recovery as airlines face fuel costs and rising fares.

23 May 20262 min read

Bangkok summit puts travel confidence at the centre of recovery, with airlines, ASEAN-style cooperation and hospitality highlighted.

20 May 20262 min read

LOT’s direct Bangkok flight from Warsaw is set to start in October, cutting transit stops and making Thailand easier to reach.

11 May 20262 min read

TDAC rules now require submission before arrival in Thailand, with a 72-hour window and QR code checks at airline check-in.

25 Mar 20262 min read

Thailand is weighing a visa exemption cut from 60 days to 30. Travellers planning longer stays should prepare for possible changes.

25 Mar 20262 min read

Avoiding Iranian airspace is lengthening Europe-to-Bangkok flights by 1.5-2 hours and pushing up flight costs in March 2026.

24 Mar 20262 min read

The Phuket airport closure lasted three hours after a Navy aircraft blocked the runway, delaying and diverting 17 flights.

10 Oct 20252 min read