BANGKOK – Football is easily the most loved sport in Thailand. Every four years, millions of fans gather around their televisions to watch the FIFA World Cup. It is a national tradition that brings families, friends, and local communities together. But this year, the situation is looking very different, and sports fans are getting genuinely […]

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BANGKOK – AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes has delivered a pointed but affectionate warning to Thailand’s airport authority. He is urging them to delay a major increase in passenger fees. If they do not, he warns, Thailand risks driving away the budget travelers who form the backbone of the kingdom’s tourism economy. Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) […]

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BANGKOK — In a sudden and heavy blow to Southeast Asia’s booming travel sector, airlines in China have canceled more than 200 scheduled flights to Thailand this week. The culprit is not a lack of interest from eager travelers, but rather a sudden spike in aviation fuel costs and growing supply chain shortages across regional […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand has updated the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, imposing immediate bans on alcohol sales and drinking across eight specific public spaces to boost safety and public health. This strict new law introduces sweeping restrictions on alcohol. Most importantly, it completely bans the sale and consumption of alcohol in eight specific types of locations. Whether […]

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