Thailand targets pay-to-fly scheme as new pilots face rising entry costs
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
The Transport Ministry and THAIPA are seeking measures to address pilot unemployment and the pay-to-fly model, under which aspiring pilots reportedly pay up to 6 million baht to fly.
Krabi set for 126 winter flights as Nordic demand rises ahead of high season
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Krabi Airport is set to welcome new direct flights from Helsinki and Copenhagen during Thailand’s 2026–27 winter schedule, boosting high-season tourism.
Laem Chabang upgrade aims to capture global supply-chain shift
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand is accelerating Laem Chabang Port’s modernisation, regulatory reforms and congestion management as global firms diversify supply chains and seek more resilient trade routes.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.
Rail concession merger plan awaits Cabinet review next week
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Cabinet has yet to consider the electric rail concession merger, as comments are still being sought from relevant agencies. The proposal is expected to be submitted again next week.
PowerChina eyes investment in 7 Thai transport megaprojects
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Chinese state enterprise PowerChina is eyeing investment in seven major Thai transport projects, including high-speed rail, airport expansions and the Kathu–Patong tunnel in Phuket.