22 signals tagged Bangkok.
A Thai VietJet passenger on flight VZ342 from Bangkok to Krabi claimed jewelry worth 600,000 baht was missing after a checked bag was found forced open.
Returning visitors from 31 extra unnamed nationalities could use automated immigration at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi by the end of August 2026.
22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge.
Royal Orchid Plus members must still meet the old criteria after Thai Airways postponed status qualification changes due on 5 August 2026 until further notice.
The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok is set to be auctioned after its owner, Royal Orchid Hotels, failed to repay a sale-leaseback deal. Marriott/Starwood continues to operate the property, but future branding remains uncertain
ALL Accor members earn quadruple base points on one stay at select new and renovated hotels between August 3 and January 27, 2027, provided they register by September 27, 2026
Hilton Honors has launched its integration with YOTEL, allowing members to earn points on stays and redeem points for rooms at the urban hotel brand
Dusit Gold members get the second (or third) night free at participating hotels for stays through October 31, 2026. Booking deadline is July 27, 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand announces that security officers can now open and manually inspect checked baggage without the passenger present, effective October 16, 2026, to combat drug smuggling
A pipe burst at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flooded the King Power Duty Free cosmetics section with black water on July 16, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy has quietly increased award night costs by an average of 5-10% across its network, marking a mild but widespread devaluation of points
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested by Australian Border Force after 1kg of heroin was found in the lining of her 12 tote bags at Melbourne Airport
Etihad Airways and Condor have signed a new frequent flyer agreement allowing Etihad Guest members to redeem miles across Condor's entire network. The deal coincides with Condor launching new Bangkok service via Abu Dhabi
Alaska Atmos Rewards is running its Global Getaways promotion, offering up to 50% off one-way economy award tickets to select global destinations. The booking window is June 3–6, 2026, for travel between September 1 and November 15, 2026
Alaska Airlines and Korean Air have filed with the DOT to launch a codeshare agreement, allowing Alaska to place its code on Korean Air flights from Seoul to several Asian destinations
The Thai government has proposed that Thai Airways increase domestic service to secondary airports like Krabi and Ubon Thani, and open new international routes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to these regional destinations
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, a 52-key all-suite luxury hotel that opened in 2025, is reviewed with rates ranging from $1,200 to $1,600 per night, including airport transfers and breakfast
Ride-hailing platform Bolt is undergoing a 90-day license review by Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society due to complaints of driver scams and fraudulent licenses
World of Hyatt is implementing a new five-tier award chart on May 20, 2026, increasing point costs for luxury and peak stays. Staff advise booking before the deadline to avoid higher rates
Thai Immigration warns that Trip.com and other OTAs are selling fake Fast Track vouchers for Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Only official AOT services or Elite Visa holders have valid priority access
A Chinese national was arrested and given a lifetime ban from Thailand after kicking and damaging an automated exit immigration gate at Bangkok's Suvarnabhemi Airport for failing to accept his passport
Accor Plus dining benefit drops from 50% to 30% off. Banyan Group excluded; specific Mercure and Swissôtel outlets also removed or altered
