THAILAND

Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket

PHUKET –  On June 13, Flight AI 379, operated by Air India, departed Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time en route to New Delhi. Moments after takeoff, crew received a bomb-threat note discovered in a lavatory. The Airbus A321/A320 (reported variously) circled … Continue reading Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket

TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with on-demand giant Grab to roll out “Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab – Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab,” a digital-first promotion designed to funnel … Continue reading TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’

TTM+ 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance

CHIANG MAI — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2025, Thailand’s premier B2B tourism fair, concluded on June 6 at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai. It marked a milestone with its carbon-neutral designation and a strong focus on … Continue reading TTM+ 2025 Concludes with Record Attendance

Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 65 880 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths between 25 and 31 May, the Public Health Ministry confirmed this week. Although the figure looks steep, epidemiologists insist the country passed its seasonal peak in mid-May and … Continue reading Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia

BANGKOK – A brief but deadly military clash between Thai and Cambodian forces near the disputed Preah Vihear region has reignited longstanding border tensions, leading to the closure of several border crossings and prompting calls for calm from regional and international … Continue reading Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia