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• Indian cities have immense potential but struggle to match global destinations like Bangkok, London, Dubai, and Singapore. The Indian Express
• Hotels in major tourist destinations (Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket): The increase in arrivals will push the occupancy rate to 80%, supporting solid growth in revenue. krungsri.com
• Bangkok F1 Street Race Bid Progresses: Thailand is advancing its plans to bid for a Formula One street race to be held in Bangkok, with 2028 being the target year. The Phuket Periodical
• Residents of Bangkok could buy Bangkok Coins to support a more collaborative economy, fund different projects important to them, and share resources. Crypto Daily
• With plans for 12 long-haul routes by 2030, Alaska may introduce services to cities such as Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, or key destinations in Europe. Travel And Tour World
• Cities like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, and Dubai are at high risk. TOP AFRICA NEWS - We Digest News to tell the Truth
• Phuket's tourism revenue for 2024 is forecast to exceed 500 billion baht, with 246 billion baht recorded in the first half of the year (Source: Bangkok Post). Realty Times
• The prime retail occupier markets will generally favour tenants, except in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, where tight availability will tip the balance towards landlords. Savills Impacts
• The poor air quality, influenced by stagnant air, low ventilation, and cross-border haze, is anticipated to reach levels harmful to health in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Pattaya Mail
• SPA's 2024-2025 growth strategy includes expanding new branches in key locations such as Bangkok and major tourist destinations. SWG
• Phnom Penh's future architectural marvel, Indonesia opens 2 new airports but demotes 17 international airports, a new airport in Laos, Manila's multiple airport projects, Bangkok plans for 200 million pax p. Future Southeast Asia
• Airports of Thailand will provide free parking areas at both Bangkok airports as a New Year gift. THAIest
• All the main Bangkok city train systems are going to extend their operational hours by 2 hours on New Year's Eve 2025 to serve the passengers celebrating New Year in Bangkok. THAIest
• Bangkok and its suburbs, meanwhile, are among the 10 provinces at the highest risk of flooding due to increasing rainfall in the Chao Phraya River Basin during the rainy season, compounded by construction obstructing water flows. null
• The ferry system will be patterned after the Chao Phraya River Ferry System in Bangkok, Thailand and New York Ferry System in New York City. Manila Standard
• There are plans for at least two trains a day to transport passengers all the way from Bangkok to Vientiane in Laos, with a fare of less than 300 baht for the cheapest ticket. Thai Train Guide
• The State Railway of Thailand will operate special holiday trains from Bangkok to Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi province as one-day trips from November to January. null
• DP World plans to present a comprehensive strategy to improve connectivity from Malaysia through Bangkok to Laos and China within the next three to four months. Thaiger
• THAI will introduce daily service to Istanbul from Bangkok in December, where it will strengthen the position of THAI as the gateway carrier to Thailand, the Asia Pacific region, and Australia. eTurboNews | Travel Industry News
• The scheme to run electric public buses in all 77 provinces could help alleviate Phuket's notorious taxi mafia problem and the emerging issue of air pollution (even though Phuket's PM2.5 level is relatively low compared to Bangkok and the Northern region). The Diplomat
• Cambodia has grand plans to make Phnom Penh's new $1.5 billion airport, expected in 2025, a regional hub to compete with Bangkok and Singapore, with about 50 million passengers by 2050. The Daily Star

Last updated: 26 June 2025