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New terminal in Phuket set for test run
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/02/2016
» Phuket airport's long-delayed expansion will reach a milestone on Feb 14 when the new passenger terminal has its trial run.
Bafs continues to fuel aviation industry's growth
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 12/02/2016
» BAFS was founded in 1983 under a cabinet resolution to set up an integrated fuel facility for Don Mueang airport.
Set sheds another 2.2% as Asian sentiment subdued
Business, Published on 07/12/2015
» Recap: Asian stocks retreated last week, weighed down by negative factors including downbeat Chinese factory data, signals from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that an interest-rate increase this month is all but certain, and the smaller-than-expected scale of new stimulus by the European Central Bank. In Thailand, rumours in social media that the European Union (EU) had imposed sanctions against the country triggered panic selling.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Industry call to ban new flights at Suvarnabhumi
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 19/10/2015
» The aviation industry is calling for a ban on new flights operating through Suvarnabhumi airport to prevent further congestion.
Chinese share plunge and fed keep traders on edge
Business, Published on 03/08/2015
» Recap: Another plunge in Chinese stocks and a growing belief that the US will start raising interest rates in September pushed down global bourses before a recovery late in the week. Asian currencies also sank against the greenback with the Thai baht slipping below 35 to a 14-year low. The SET fell close to 1,400 before a rally led by buying of blue chips that had become bargains.
Stocks suffer from Yuan shock before late rally
Business, Published on 17/08/2015
» Recap: The move by China's central bank to devalue the yuan by adjusting its reference rate sent the currency down 4.6% and sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The Thai stock market slipped below 1,400 on Thursday before a bargain-hunting rally on Friday.
CP to build private jet terminal in Phuket
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/07/2015
» Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's plan to consolidate its aviation-related business is becoming a reality.
Set slides below 1,500 on weak earnings outlook
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/06/2015
» Recap: Anxiety over a potential Greek debt default and tightening margin trading requirements for Chinese brokers rattled Asian stock markets last week. Gloomy earnings prospects and the Thai economic slowdown pulled the local bourse below 1,500 points.
Airport will add lounges
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 30/01/2015
» Suvarnabhumi airport will soon get more lounges for premium passengers.