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 · Sep 3, 2025
TEST YOURSELF: Changes coming to airports Problems remain at Bangkok's airports, but passenger charges are increasing. Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2024
Flights to avail Mae Hong Son Tourism operators in Mae Hong Son expect a more active market during the cool season, with Bangkok Airways poised to revive flights from the capital after Nok Air ended operations in April. Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023
Tourism fears after Nok Air stops flights MAE HONG SON: Local tourism authorities are developing plans to assist the province's tourism sector after Nok Air stopped its direct flights there due to business losses. Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023
Mae Hong Son loses air service MAE HONG SON: Local tourism authorities are developing plans to help the northern province’s tourism sector after Nok Air stopped its direct flights there as they were losing money. Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023
Nok Air unfazed by THAI merger proposal Low-cost carrier Nok Air has reaffirmed that Thai Airways (THAI) still holds a 13.28% stake as the flag carrier prepares to merge with Thai Smile Airways. Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2023
Airlines juggle demand as fares skyrocket Global aviation has experienced a promising start to the year as travel restrictions have been lifted, allowing people to fly with fewer barriers. Bangkok Post · Mar 28, 2023
Nok Air veteran to launch Really Cool Airlines Airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier, starting with four aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers. Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023
Nok Air veteran to launch new carrier Amidst the Thai tourism recovery, airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier with venture capital, starting with four wide-body aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers. Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023
Loy Krathong flights to North sharply reduced Air passengers to northern destinations are advised to check their flights as airlines have either cancelled or changed many flight times during the Loy Krathong festival next week Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022
Bangkok Airways in talks over Betong-Hat Yai route The green light is being sought from the Transport Ministry to launch a commercial route for Bangkok Airways between Songkhla's Hat Yai and Yala's Betong after the three-times-weekly Betong-Don Mueang flights operated by Nok Air were terminated on Oct 28. Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022
Nok Air axes Korat-Chiang Mai route Nok Air has cancelled its loss-ridden Nakhon Ratchasima-Chiang Mai route after only two months of service. Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022
Chiang Rai airport reopens Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport reopens on Friday after a damaged Nok Air plane was removed from the runway. Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories August 5 This week: airport accident, pub fire, flyover collapse and bikini request Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022 Chiang Rai airport reopens as stranded Nok Air plane removed Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport reopens on Friday after a damaged Nok Air plane was removed from the runway, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022 Nok Air announces redress Nok Air has offered compensation to all 164 passengers of a flight that skidded off the runway after landing amid heavy rain at Chiang Rai airport on Saturday, saying it will put more stringent safety protocols in place in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2022 Chiang Rai airport closure extended The closure of Mae Fah Luang international airport in Chiang Rai has been extended until noon Friday while efforts continue to remove the Nok Air plane that veered off the runway and became mired in mud while landing on Saturday night, Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced on Wednesday.
Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022 Chiang Rai tourism hit by airport closure Chiang Rai tourism has been impacted by the temporary closure of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport after an incident with a Nok Air flight on Saturday night, with tourists and locals having to cancel their trips or catch flights from Chiang Mai instead.
Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022 Nok Nok, who's there? The delayed evacuation of passengers on Nok Air Flight DD108 after a landing mishap in Chiang Rai's Mae Fah Luang airport shows serious errors of judgement from the emergency responders.
Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022 Nok Air cites safety for slow evacuation of passengers Nok Airlines has defended the hour-long evacuation of passengers from the plane that crashed off the runway after landing at Chiang Rai on Saturday night, saying it was in strict compliance with safety procedures.
Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022 Pilot must explain why passengers were kept on damaged plane The captain of the Nok Air flight that slid off the runway at Chiang Rai airport will be asked to explain why passengers were kept on board for about an hour after the accident.
Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022 Pilot must explain why passengers were kept aboard damaged plane The captain of the Nok Air flight that slid off the runway at Chiang Rai airport will be summoned by regulators to explain why passengers were kept on board the aircraft for about an hour after the accident.
Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022 Chiang Rai airport to close until Wednesday Chiang Rai airport will remain closed until Wednesday after a Nok Air plane slid off the runway while landing in heavy rain on Saturday night.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022 Commercial flights to resume at Nakhon Ratchasima airport NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Commercial flights will resume at Nakhon Ratchasima airport in August after years of suspension because of low demand for seats.
Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022 Airlines seek state aid amid rising costs Airlines are struggling to control airfares amid high operational costs to maintain positive momentum for the domestic market, urging the government to help lift the financial burden.