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Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations

While Thailand holds the potential to lead the regional seaplane market due to its tourism resources, it faces regulatory challenges that have delayed development, says aviation operator Siam Seaplane.

Bangkok Post

New curbs for airline crew: CAAT

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced new regulations aimed at tightening control over airline crew members' handling of personal items, prohibiting them from accepting or transporting goods for others.

Bangkok Post

Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

Bangkok Post

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CAAT, DEPA, Department of Agriculture, GISTDA, DTI and Industry Leaders Unite at DronTech Asia 2026 Press Conference

BANGKOK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co., Ltd. successfully hosted the official press conference for DronTech Asia 2026, announcing the upcoming third edition of ASEAN's leading drone and unmanned systems exhibition, scheduled to take place from 11–13 November 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang…

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Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home

More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home.

Bangkok Post

Thai AirAsia apologises for shuttle bus mix-up

Thai AirAsia has issued an apology after 23 passengers were left aboard a shuttle bus at Don Mueang airport and nearly abandoned as their flight prepared for departure, until a woman raised the alarm about her missing friend.

Bangkok Post

Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.

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Protests expected as 51 Israeli arms makers among exhibitors at London trade fair

Campaign Against Arms Trade says UK government has hit ‘peak complicity in genocide’ in allowing the firms to exhibit

The Guardian - UK

Thailand airline forced to suspend international flights over safety concerns

The budget airline has been told to stop China and India flights by Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority

The Independent UK

How many weapons does the UK export to Israel?

The UK exported £127m of military equipment to Israel in the last quarter of 2024

The Independent UK

Thailand orders more compensation for delayed, cancelled flights

The Civil Aviation Board is increasing compensation for travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled without prior notice, effective on May 20.

Bangkok Post

Campaign launched to ban Israel from UK's largest arms fair

A campaign has been launched to ban Israel from the UK's largest arms fair.

The National (Scotland)

Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel?

Since 2008, the UK has licensed arms exports to Israel worth at least 576 million pounds ($740m).

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Airlines to cut Songkran fares

Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday.

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Airfares expected to fall

Airfares are expected to gradually fall next year due to an increase in licensed airlines and a higher number of aircraft, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

The Guardian - UK

Record numbers expected as Europe’s biggest arms fair opens in London

Egypt, Vietnam and Indonesia among countries sending delegations to four-day DSEI at ExCeL

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Glenda Jackson obituary

Albert Beale writes: Glenda Jackson was both charming and intimidating

The Independent UK

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign Against Arms Trade was challenging the lawfulness of a decision to continue licensing arms exports for ‘possible use’ in a war in Yemen.

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The Guardian - UK

UK arms sales reach record £8.5bn as global tensions escalate

More than half of weapons exports were for repressive regimes such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as sales doubled last year

Bangkok Post

CAAT bids to lower carbon emissions

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has joined hands with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as they strive for lower carbon emissions from air travel.

Bangkok Post

Chinese arrivals could soar in May

Chinese airlines are expected to increase the number of flights to Thailand to 430 per week starting on June 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

Bangkok Post

Airlines encouraged to add planes to push down fares

Aviation regulators will speed up approvals for airlines seeking to add planes to boost capacity and bring down airfares that have soared in recent months with a rapid recovery in tourism, a government spokesman says.

Bangkok Post

Plan to bring down airfares

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Transport Ministry to proceed with a plan to tackle the soaring prices of air tickets.

Bangkok Post

Five-point plan to bring down fares

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Transport Ministry to proceed with a five-point plan to tackle the soaring prices of air tickets in the short and long term.

Bangkok Post

Airlines told not to be too greedy

PHUKET: The Provincial Public-Private Joint Economic Development Committee in Phuket has warned airlines not to sell overpriced tickets to tourists who wish to travel to the resort island, especially during long holidays.

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