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Bangkok floods turn a trans-Pacific journey’s last mile into a lesson in hospitality

A journey from a nor’easter in New York to flooded streets in Bang Kapi became a reminder that when systems

Air

Bangkok Flooding Tests Travel Resilience as October Begins

Bangkok is entering October in recovery mode after days of intense rainfall flooded large parts of the capital, disrupting roads, businesses and transport and putting the resilience of the city's tourism infrastructure under pressure at the start of an important travel period.

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Thai Airways increases Bangkok-Zurich flights

Thai Airways increases Bangkok-Zurich flights

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Thai Airways plans Bangkok-Auckland flights

Thai Airways plans Bangkok-Auckland flights

Airlines and Aviation

Premium economy revenues surge as airlines phase out first-class seats

The evolution of premium economy is what we’ve been keeping an eye on: the once ambiguous zone between coach and business class is proving itself a profitable niche in its own right.

Airlines and Aviation

Asian tourism recalibrates for 2026 as TDM Global Summit defines new industry standards

Travel and tourism professionals from Thailand and other nations made their way to Amari Bangkok for the latest edition of Travel Daily Media’s Global Summit.

Airlines and Aviation

Global flight paths pivot to Asia amid escalating Middle East conflict

The sudden closure and restriction of large portions of Middle Eastern airspace in early 2026—triggered by escalating conflict involving Iran,

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation industry pivots to AI and green fuels as passenger habits shift

As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, we take a closer look at three major trends currently transforming the industry.

Airlines and Aviation

Asian carriers suspend Middle East service as US-Israel strikes shut regional airspace

In light of the ongoing strafing of Iran which has gone on since Saturday, 28th February, a number of airlines and hospitality providers have begun taking relevant measures to ensure the safety of their customers.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges

Thai Airways threw the global commercial aviation sector for a loop as 2026 began when it announced that it was doing away with first class and offering a new option called Business Plus.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways automates baggage handling with SITA

Thai Airways automates baggage handling with SITA

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Jim Thompson and Thai Airways unveil new in-flight collection

Jim Thompson and Thai Airways unveil new in-flight collection

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways’ Kittiphong Sansomboon talks about rethinking the customer experience

With this year’s World Travel Market currently in full swing in London, Travel Daily Media had the opportunity to catch up with Thai Airways’ chief commercial officer Kittiphong Sansomboon who talked about the various changes happening to the airline.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways chooses IBS Software’s iLoyal to modernise its Royal Orchid Plus loyalty programme

SaaS solutions provider to the travel sector IBS Software announced that its iLoyal platform has been chosen by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to digitally transform and modernise its Royal Orchid Plus Programme.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign joint business agreement

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Turkish Airlines formally signed a joint business agreement yesterday, 1st June, in New Delhi, India.

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