Thailand

Like most airlines in Thailand (from Bangkok Airways to low-cost carriers Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai Vietjet), the national carrier Thai Airways International is being swept away by the tsunami of the US/Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The drastic drop in oil deliveries is forcing the Thai company to…

It's an unusual announcement from an ambassador. Nevertheless, Cambodia's ambassador to France recently posted an official letter on his website advising travellers to his country to try to avoid a transfer via Bangkok. This is a recommendation that will hardly please Thai Airways International. Bangkok is...

Thai Airways International was due to lease 8 to 10 long-haul aircraft in response to a shortage in its fleet... and pending the arrival of new aircraft. The company had not anticipated its future needs. Its financial restructuring, from which it has just emerged, has probably not helped it to plan for the future... The carrier has certainly spent...

The Managing Director of Thai Airways International, Chai Eamsiri, gave the Thai press a few details about the 2025/2026 winter programme. These include a major expansion of the airline's services to China. The carrier currently flies to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou, with 42 weekly flights. From winter...

Dusit International, probably Thailand's largest hotel group with global operations, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SYDEL, a French property investment company. The agreement covers the creation of Dusit France, a joint venture that will launch the Dusit brand in France. It will focus on identifying opportunities for Dusit Hotels and...

At the end of last week, yet another conflict emerged around the world. This time it involves Cambodia and Thailand over territory that may seem complex - or too subtle - from a French perspective. Nevertheless, gunfire, rockets, drones and bombardments at certain points in the...

Even before making its Asian debut in Singapore next September, Mama Shelter is looking to the Orient with a second address in mind. By 2029, the lifestyle brand will be bringing its fun, offbeat spirit to Bangkok. For what will be one of the biggest, if not the biggest hotel in the...

The Thai group Dusit International, one of the three major hotel players originating from Thailand, is expanding its global portfolio with the launch of Dusit Hotels, its ninth brand. The new brand incorporates brand consistency with upmarket, four-star hotels that reflect the cultural specificities of each market, primarily in the...

Thai Airways International finally emerged from a rehabilitation plan on 16 June after four years of arduous restructuring. The plan involved a major reduction in the fleet, network and workforce of the Thai national carrier. However, Thai Airways is fortunate enough to be controlled by the State, through...

Over the past three decades, Thailand has continued to refine its image as an "ideal tourist destination" for travellers. The Kingdom has sold itself as an exotic, welcoming destination offering excellent value for money and a high level of service. Nevertheless, faced with the impression of a degraded tourism experience by many tourists, the...

Since 1 May 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete the new digital arrival card. This form is available online via the official Thai Immigration Services link. It must be completed 72 hours before entering Thailand. Visitors are advised to...

One of the most popular destinations in Asia, the island of Phuket in the south of Thailand is to benefit from non-stop flights to Paris for the first time. Air France has just revealed that it will be launching 3 weekly frequencies to Phuket on 27 November. The flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and...

There were already Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Now South Korea and Thailand are introducing electronic entry clearance for foreign visitors. In South Korea, this electronic authorisation has been in force since 24 February. It can be completed three days before arrival...

Bigger, more imposing: Emirates is using superlatives in Bangkok. The Thai capital has just seen the inauguration of a lounge for the airline's premium passengers which, according to the airline, is the largest in the world, after those offered at the Emirates hub in Dubai. The airline has taken advantage of the relatively recent opening of its...

More than 470 million visitors to the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore since it opened in 2010. A hotel that is often fully booked, despite its 2,561 rooms and suites. As are its convention facilities, with more than 1,750 MICE events organised over the last 15 years. The...

Bangkok has seen a remarkable expansion of its public rail transport system over the past decade. In 2014, there were just four lines: two overground metro (BTS), one underground metro (MRT) and the Airport Express line operated by state-owned SRT Railways. Today, there are 9...

Using Thailand and Asia as a starting point to expand its footprint on this side of the world, the Minor group had already set an example with its 2018 acquisition of NH Hotels. Dusit Hotels & Resorts now seems to be following a similar path. The hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel development companies...

Thai Airways International is once again the leading carrier from South East Asia to Europe, regaining its number one position from Singapore Airlines. The number of flights (re)opened has been increasing over the last few months. It began in December with a daily flight to Istanbul. The airline has since announced the reopening of its routes to Milan-Malpensa and Oslo....

The long-awaited news has finally materialised. At the Council of Ministers meeting on 28 May, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government approved a relaxation of the rules governing entry to the Kingdom of Thailand. From now on, all travellers visiting Thailand for business or tourism purposes will benefit from a free visa on arrival valid for...

At the last ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) tourism trade fair, tourism ministers, hoteliers and tour operators regularly voiced one criticism: the lack of air capacity and connectivity. This is a factor that affects flight prices and the ease with which travellers can...