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Nok Air's Patee leaves CEO post
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/09/2017
» After heading Nok Air since its inception 14 years ago, Patee Sarasin has called it quits as chief executive.
Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017
» Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.
Disappointment with Opec accord hits world equities
Business, Published on 29/05/2017
» Recap: Global equity markets retreated last week as a slump in crude prices triggered a sell-off in energy stocks after an Opec-led decision to extend output cuts fell short of expectations. However, markets rallied on Friday amid a consensus that the sell-off had been an overreaction. The energy-heavy Thai stock market started the week strongly in anticipation of good news from Opec, and offshore fund inflows helped to limit losses later.
Nok Air clinches Henan deal
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 28/03/2017
» Nok Air yesterday concluded a landmark accord with the central Chinese province of Henan that could lead to a range of aviation-related venture possibilities.
Unfinished mission at Nok Air
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/03/2017
» Rather than worrying about rumours of his imminent dismissal as chief executive of Nok Air, Patee Sarasin says he's preoccupied with turning the loss-ridden budget airline around.
Nok Air shedding costs, aircraft capacity
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/03/2017
» Nok Air is embarking on a business recovery plan, but the struggling budget airline's boss says it's a non-starter to expect the company to find its way out of deep financial woes anytime soon.
Swipe and go
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» Planning a trip abroad for the coming New Year holiday? In the old days, if you were a holidaymaker or a business traveller, you probably would have booked a trip through a travel agent and when you got to your destination, bought a map and rented a car to get yourself around.
Zero-tour clampdown hits Nok Air China plan
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/11/2016
» Nok Air is decelerating its expansion into China, apparently due to the impact of the crackdown on "zero dollar" inbound tours.
In-flight WiFi a yawn
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/10/2014
» While acknowledging the fast-growing desire of people to stay connected at all times, even at 35,000 feet above the ground, most major Thai airlines have not shown much enthusiasm about offering on-board WiFi any time soon.
Low-cost airlines growing fast
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/10/2012
» Low-cost airlines (Nok, ThaiAirAsia) are growing fast, going international & stealing passengers from big established airlines (THAI).