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Zero-Covid leaves a long tail in China
Oped, Published on 28/11/2023
» For three years, China's zero-Covid policy consistently received high-profile media coverage from the Chinese and the international press. During the first phase of the pandemic, China's mass mobilisation of resources and strict region-wide lockdowns were seen as highly effective. But after vaccines arrived and Western countries resumed normal economic activities, China's ongoing restrictions became a source of growing concern.
When, how will air travel recover?
Oped, Published on 06/07/2023
» Global commercial air travel demand reached 90% of pre-Covid levels in May 2023, according to Bain & Company's Air Traffic Demand Forecast Model. A complete rebound is anticipated in the first half of 2024, primarily driven by the resumption of Chinese air travel. However, current recovery trends may be dampened by the evolving macroeconomic environment. A potential recession and rising inflationary pressure could adversely affect leisure travellers' disposable income in the next two years and delay full air travel recovery.
Still more work to do at THAI
News, Editorial, Published on 26/02/2023
» Thai Airways is in the spotlight once again, but for the wrong reasons. In what has now become a viral TikTok video, a user showed how cabin crew failed to collect meal trays from a seat as a flight from Singapore to Bangkok was about to land.
The future of transportation is the future of cities
News, Published on 08/11/2018
» The biggest problem facing the world's transport planners and visionaries isn't how to develop the most amazing new transport technologies -- it's how to fit our planet's fast-growing population into the tight confines of its ever-growing megacities.
THAI should put customers first
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2018
» The business mantra "Customer is king" cannot be applied to Thai Airways International, after the recent headline-making flight from Zurich to Bangkok.
Looking forward to a THAI miracle
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2018
» As THAI's new management team is struggling to get the ailing flag carrier back in the black by 2022, the public looks on with anxiety. Will there be a miracle?
Tackling road slaughter
News, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2017
» The government has prepared another public relations drive to address the holiday road slaughter, beginning Dec 21. This year's twist will be the slogan "777". It is meant to be read as seven-seven-seven, which simply means the New Year's campaign will last three weeks, rather than the "seven dangerous days" of the recent past. Authorities start from a weak point, since last year's safety campaign saw a 25% rise in holiday highway fatalities, to a record 478 -- more than 68 deaths a day.
Ensure migration works to make rural areas richer
News, Published on 21/10/2017
» Throughout history, one of the most effective strategies for people to look for a better future has been to move. In most cases leaving impoverished rural areas in search of more productive opportunities elsewhere.
Govt needs to get fired up over renewables
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/08/2016
» 'Can the province of Krabi be 100% powered by green energy?" This is a typical question raised by those who support mainstream power production and who view with suspicion companies looking to develop renewable energy sources in this top tourist destination in the Andaman Sea.
The big issue: How exceptional of you
Alan Dawson, Published on 24/07/2016
» When the rebels fled and events cooled down a bit in Turkey, Thailand’s opposition was ecstatic. Citizens poured onto the streets, even assaulted soldiers, forcing the Turkish military to beat feet. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s regime felt it had to say something and that something was "exceptionalism" and Thainess. Sure, Turks couldn't run a military coup, but Thailand is different, with an excellent coup.