Bangkok News

Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers.

Vietravel Airlines Officially Flies First International Route Hanoi - Bangkok
Vietravel Airlines is pleased to announce the official launch of its first international route Hanoi – Bangkok which will be open to service by the end of 2022

Air Canada’s Newly Inaugurated Bangkok Flight Now Enroute to Southeast Asia
A celebration was held at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to mark Air Canada’s inaugural flight AC65, “We are thrilled to launch Air Canada’s first non-stop service to Southeast Asia and the only non-stop flights between North America and Thailand

‘Vijit Chao Phraya’ lighting extravaganza opens in Bangkok
The first ever ‘Vijit Chao Phraya’ lighting extravaganza, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with public and private sector partners, officially opened last night and will run until Sunday, 27 November, at six landmarks along the Chao Phraya River with enchanting night-time illumination, light shows, and projection mapping displays.

Thailand welcomes over 7 million foreign tourists
Thailand welcomed over 7 million tourists between 1 January and 26 October, 2022, with the full year target for 2022 being between seven and 10 million visitor arrivals.

Centara Hotels & Resorts releases details of its newest Bangkok property
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, releases first details of its newest Bangkok property – Centra by Centara Bangkok Phra Nakhon. Opening in late October 2022, the 180-key low-rise hotel is poised to become a sought-after choice for leisure and business travellers seeking a contemporary urban escape just steps away from Bangkok’s historic district.

ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse
ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse with its 2022 #OpenToCreators global campaign, in partnership with world-renowned digital creator and contest ambassadors @tikkywow and @naranjalidad.

“Explore Thailand” Campaign to Help Boost Thailand’s Reopening
Thailand’s borders are now fully open, and travellers from all over the world are heading back in droves to explore its unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands, serene countryside, and the bustle of Bangkok city.

The Food School Bangkok all set for October opening
The Food School Bangkok accepts a wide range of students passionate about food, particularly those aspiring to advance professionally in business.

Best Western opens Bangkok Don Mueang airport hotel
Best Western has opened its latest property in the Thai capital, located close to the city’s Don Mueang International airport.

Thailand expects FTAs to touch 10 million in 2022
Thailand expects to get 400 billion baht (USD 10.9 billion) from Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the second half of 2022. This is post easing of most Covid-19 restrictions and increase in the number of leisure tourists coming to the destination.

Budget airline Thai AirAsia X to launch two Thailand – Australia routes
Budget airline Thai AirAsia X will launch two direct routes between Thailand and Australia in December. The airline will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.