Chao Phraya Express Boat warns diesel at 35 baht a litre could force service suspensions
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
Chao Phraya Express Boat operator CPX says diesel costs of around 35 baht per litre, coupled with falling passenger numbers, are squeezing operations and could lead to route cuts or service stoppages unless costs ease.
Philippines ferry tragedy: 15 dead, 28 missing as search continues
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
At least 15 people have died and 316 were rescued after a ferry accident in the southern Philippines, with search teams still looking for 28 missing passengers.
97 passengers rescued after Koh Kood ferry suffers hull breach
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Thai authorities rescue all 97 people from a Koh Kood ferry after a hull breach near Kradat Island, with passengers safely brought ashore despite strong winds and high waves.
Indonesian ferry blaze forces passengers to jump overboard
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025
At least one person has died after a fire broke out aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry on Sunday afternoon, forcing hundreds to leap into the sea in a desperate bid to escape the flames.
How small ferry operators navigate the tumultuous waters to survive
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
For generations, small river ferry operators have been making a living transporting people back and forth between both sides of the river. But with increasingly other options, such as SRT and MRT, can they and their employees survive?