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Thailand Approves Seaplane Trial Linking Phuket and Krabi Luxury Tourism Routes

Thai transport authorities have approved pilot seaplane services connecting Phuket and Krabi in a move aimed at cutting travel times between two key southern tourism destinations. The service is intended to support high-end tourism growth along the Andaman coast and encourage further investment in luxury hospitality.
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Bangkok Election Regulations Updated as City Prepares for Governor Voting Process
Thailand Targets One Million Vietnamese Tourists in Premium Tourism Shift Across Southeast Asia
Thailand Overhauls Laem Chabang Port Tariff System to Improve Freight Efficiency and Reduce Logistics Bottlenecks
Thailand Partners With Huawei to Deploy Artificial Intelligence for National Intellectual Property Protection System
Thailand Approves Seaplane Trial Linking Phuket and Krabi Luxury Tourism Routes
Thailand Unveils Blue Economy Investment Strategy Ahead of World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings
Bangkok Hosts Global Telecom AI Summit as Thailand Pushes Deeper Digital Economy Integration
Thailand and Vietnam Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at Tokyo Forum
Thailand Launches Digital Immigration Platform as Visitor Arrivals Forecast to Reach 35 Million
Thailand Accelerates European Union Free Trade Agreement Negotiations to Diversify Global Supply Chains
Thailand endorses Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 as regional tourism and equality showcase
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