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Bail for Thanong in Rolls Royce-THAI bribes case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday released former finance minister Thanong Bidaya on bail after he was arraigned over bribery allegations in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) more than three decades ago.
Unpacking the foreign pilot row
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Thai aviation industry has recently been overwhelmed by discussions concerning a proposed changing of the rules to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, which is surprising given that this type of work at present is protected for Thai nationals.
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Flights resume at Chiang Rai airport
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2024
» Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport will operate four inbound and four outbound flights on Friday, but passengers are advised to allow up to five hours to reach the terminal due to severe flooding.
European regulator orders Airbus A350 checks
Published on 05/09/2024
» At least part of the Airbus A350 fleet will be inspected as a precautionary measure, Europe’s aviation safety regulator said on Thursday, after an engine part failed during the flight of a Cathay Pacific A350-1000 passenger plane.
How airlines are responding to Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 engine failure
Reuters, Published on 05/09/2024
» Several airlines are carrying out precautionary inspections on their Airbus A350 fleets after Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific found 15 planes that needed fuel line repairs following the in-flight failure of an engine part on Monday.
Cathay Airbus fleet ‘back to full service on Saturday’
Published on 04/09/2024
» HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways said on Wednesday that its Airbus A350 fleet would resume full operations by Saturday after it found 15 planes that needed fuel line repairs following the in-flight failure of an engine part this week.
Thai Airways says its Airbus A350 engines are trouble-free
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2024
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is operating its fleet of Airbus A350s as usual with no engine problems detected, said THAI president Chai Eamsiri in the wake of flight cancellations caused by faulty engines fitted on the same type of aircraft at Cathay Pacific.
New Suvarnabhumi runway to open at year-end
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/08/2024
» The third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be ready for operation at the end of the year, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT), lifting aircraft handling capacity to 94 planes per hour from 68 now.