Cabinet adjusts state welfare card rules on personal status and vehicles
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Cabinet has approved revised criteria for the 2026 State Welfare Card scheme, extending existing rights until September 30 and launching the new round on October 1.
Land Bridge in doubt as Anutin orders review and backs Ranong port upgrade
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a review of the Land Bridge project while accelerating investment in Ranong port and missing transport links under the North-South Economic Corridor.
Thailand is advancing a Bt12.17bn cruise terminal on Koh Samui in Surat Thani, designed to accommodate up to 400,000 visitors and 240 cruise calls a year.
EXAT to sue repeat toll dodgers, warns of fines up to 10 times unpaid tolls
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The Expressway Authority of Thailand is taking legal action against motorists who repeatedly evade toll payments, warning them to settle outstanding fees before facing fines of up to 10 times the toll.
Thai AirAsia studies revival of Hua Hin-Kuala Lumpur direct flights
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
The Transport Ministry is accelerating plans to upgrade Hua Hin Airport into an international tourism and commercial aviation hub, with Thai AirAsia studying the return of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.
Transport Ministry overhauls airport anti-drug measures, says crew and passengers face same screening
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered tighter airport anti-drug measures, integrating intelligence, modern technology and biometric systems, while insisting that crew members are screened to the same standard as passengers.
Thailand to revive Phasi Charoen canal boat services in Bangkok
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans to revive boat services on the Phasi Charoen canal, piloting School and Taxi Boat routes to ease Phet Kasem Road traffic and link with Bang Wa station.