# Bangkok 22 signals tagged Bangkok (region). ## Thai VietJet passenger claims 600,000 baht stolen from checked bag Aug 24 · 1 source · Thai VietJet, Bangkok, Krabi, other, airline, other relevant news 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. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-vietjet-passenger-claims-600-000-baht-in-items-stolen-from-checked-baggage) ## Thailand to add 31 countries to Suvarnabhumi e-gates by August 2026 Aug 17 · 1 source · Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, devaluation, service policy change Returning visitors from 31 extra unnamed nationalities could use automated immigration at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi by the end of August 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thailand-to-expand-automated-e-gate-access-to-31-additional-countries-by-august) ## Thai Airways denies 22 boarding after Suvarnabhumi gate breach Aug 6 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Bangkok, Beijing, Thailand, other, airline, safety & operations, other relevant news 22 ticketed passengers were denied boarding on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Beijing after celebrity fans breached the jetbridge. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-denies-boarding-to-22-passengers-after-celebrity-fans-storm-jetbrid) ## Thai postpones Royal Orchid Plus status changes due 5 August 2026 Aug 5 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Royal Orchid Plus, Bangkok, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change 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. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-royal-orchid-plus-scraps-changes-to-august-5th-program-qualification-criter) ## Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok Hits Auction Block After Owner Default Aug 3 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Royal Orchid Sheraton, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, other, hotel, loyalty program, other relevant news 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/royal-orchid-sheraton-bangkok-hits-auction-block-after-owner-default) ## ALL Accor 4X Points at Select Hotels Through Jan 27, 2027 (Register by Sept 27) Aug 3 · 1 source · ALL Accor Live Limitless, Accor, Accor Live Limitless, Fairmont, Handwritten Collection, Hard Rock, MGallery, Mantis, Mercure, Mövenpick 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/all-accor-4x-points-at-select-hotels-through-jan-27-2027-register-by-sept-27) ## Hilton Honors Begins YOTEL Integration for Earning and Redeeming Points Jul 30 · 2 sources · Hilton, Hilton Honors, YOTEL, YOTELPAD, Bangkok, Boston, Edinburgh, Geneva, London, Miami 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hilton-honors-begins-yotel-integration-for-earning-and-redeeming-points) ## Dusit Gold: Second Night Free for Stays Through October 31, 2026 Jul 23 · 2 sources · Dusit, Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Gold, Bangkok, Davao, Doha, Guam, Hanoi, Kathmandu 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/dusit-gold-second-night-free-for-stays-through-october-31-2026) ## Bangkok Airports Introduce Manual Checked Baggage Inspections Starting October 16, 2026 Jul 21 · 1 source · Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, service policy change 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bangkok-airports-introduce-manual-checked-baggage-inspections-starting-october-1) ## Pipe Burst Floods Bangkok Airport King Power Duty Free Shop With Filthy Water Jul 18 · 1 source · Bangkok, other, safety & operations, other relevant news A pipe burst at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flooded the King Power Duty Free cosmetics section with black water on July 16, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/pipe-burst-floods-bangkok-airport-king-power-duty-free-shop-with-filthy-water) ## Marriott Bonvoy Implements Widespread 5-10% Increase in Award Costs Jul 8 · 1 source · Marriott Bonvoy, Bangkok, loyalty program, policy change, hotel, devaluation, program change 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/marriott-bonvoy-implements-widespread-5-10-increase-in-award-costs) ## Thai Airways Flight Attendant Arrested for Smuggling 1kg Heroin into Australia Jun 29 · 2 sources · Thai Airways, Australia, Bangkok, Melbourne, other, airline, safety & operations, other relevant news 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-for-smuggling-1kg-heroin-into-australia) ## Etihad and Condor Deepen Partnership: Etihad Guest Miles Redeemable on Condor Network Jun 11 · 1 source · Condor, Etihad, Etihad Airways, Etihad Guest, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Bangkok, Europe, Middle East, loyalty program 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/etihad-and-condor-deepen-partnership-etihad-guest-miles-redeemable-on-condor-net) ## Alaska Atmos Rewards Global Getaways: Up to 50% Off Economy Awards Jun 4 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Mileage Plan, Bangkok, Helsinki, Mexico City, Papeete, Paris, Taiwan, United States 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-atmos-rewards-global-getaways-up-to-50-off-economy-awards) ## Alaska & Korean Air File for Codeshare Partnership Jun 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Asia, Bangkok, Busan, Delhi, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Seattle 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-korean-air-file-for-codeshare-partnership) ## Thai Airways Pressured to Add Secondary Airport Routes Jun 1 · 1 source · Thai Airways, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Krabi, Malaysia, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Singapore, Thailand, Ubon Thani, route network 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-airways-pressured-to-add-secondary-airport-routes) ## Review: Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand May 25 · 1 source · Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, hotel, hotel opening 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/review-aman-nai-lert-bangkok-thailand) ## Bolt Under License Review in Thailand Over Driver Scams and Fake Licenses May 23 · 1 source · Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, safety & operations, service policy change 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/bolt-under-license-review-in-thailand-over-driver-scams-and-fake-licenses) ## World of Hyatt Award Chart Changes Effective May 20: Staff Reactions May 21 · 10 sources · ANA, Air France, Air France-KLM, Alila Ventana Big Sur, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Hyatt, Miraval, Park Hyatt, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, World of Hyatt 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-updates-its-award-chart-for-2026) ## Thai Immigration Warns of Fake Fast Track Services on Trip.com May 18 · 1 source · EVA Air, JAL, SAWASDEE BY AOT, Thailand Privilege, Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, airline, loyalty program, promotion 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/thai-immigration-warns-of-fake-fast-track-services-on-trip-com) ## Chinese Passenger Kicks Automated Exit Gate at Bangkok Airport, Receives Lifetime Ban May 15 · 1 source · Suvarnabhemi Airport Automated Exit Gates, Thailand Immigration, Bangkok, Thailand, policy change, loyalty program, safety & operations, service policy change 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 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chinese-passenger-kicks-automated-exit-gate-at-bangkok-airport-receives-lifetime) ## Accor Plus Dining Discount Reduced to 30% with Updated Exclusions for 2026 Apr 2 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, Banyan Group, Ennismore, Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 11, Swissôtel The Stamford, ALL Accor+, Accor Plus, Bangkok, Worldwide, loyalty program Accor Plus dining benefit drops from 50% to 30% off. Banyan Group excluded; specific Mercure and Swissôtel outlets also removed or altered [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/accor-explorer-dining-discount-reduced-to-30-with-2026-exclusions) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/bangkok