Luggage Lookers: Major Thai airports to X-ray incoming items on baggage carousel
Soon, the baggage carousels at the five major Thai airports will feature X-ray devices that scan all incoming baggage for items that are dutiable or not allowed, according to Kulit Sombatsiri, Customs Department director-general. More than 20 X-ray machines will be placed on the carousels at Suvarnabhumi, while six more will be installed at Don […]
Here’s what will change as the 30-day mourning period comes to an end
A month ago, the country lost their beloved HM the king and a 30-day mourning period was announced, to be proceeded by another 11 months to make a full year of mourning. Today, the 30 days has passed, so what does that mean for life in Thailand and in Bangkok, specifically? Well, many areas held […]
Phuket tourists split over virgin beaches
The recent revelation by Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan that he will start taking steps to have all beaches in Phuket cleared of vendors and returned to “virgin” status has received a mixed reaction among expats and foreign visitors in an online poll by The Phuket News. The current ruling is called the “10 percent zone,” […]
New express trains to service four major routes in Thailand
New express trains are being put into service on four routes with new facilities on board. The new service is expected to attract more than 1 million people and generate 1,250 million baht per year. SRT Governor Wutthichart Kalayanamitr this week rang the bell at Bangkok Railway Station at a ceremony to launch the express […]
Thai AirAsia to expand fleet, fly new routes
Asia Aviation Plc, a major shareholder in budget carrier Thai AirAsia, said on Thursday the airline would take delivery of two new Airbus A320 NEOs in the fourth quarter, raising its fleet to 51 planes at the end of this year. Thai AirAsia, the country’s largest budget airline, also plans to operate new routes in […]
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