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Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
AirAsia said in talks with Vietravel as it expands regional push
Published on 17/10/2025
» Tony Fernandes, the chief executive officer of Capital A Bhd, is in early stage talks to acquire a stake in Vietnam Travel & Marketing Transports JSC, according to people familiar with the matter, as the aviation group looks to expand its presence in the rapidly growing Southeast Asian nation.
Beyond Green: Sustainability as Business Survival Strategy
Published on 10/10/2025
» “Sustainability, strategy, and risk are three dimensions of the same thing — the longevity of business. Sustainability for us is not only about environmental protection; it’s really about the survival of the business together with our stakeholders,” said Tongjai Thanachanan, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer of ThaiBev, during the “Sustainability as an Engine for Growth” forum at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
Corporate partnerships advance green agenda
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/10/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is forging digital green operations across its entire operations, while joining with other businesses and organisations to create a green partner network.
Orders of China's C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags
Published on 29/09/2025
» Deliveries of China's first narrowbody passenger jet to the top three domestic airlines could be falling behind schedule, according to company financial reports, raising market speculation regarding potential disruptions to the model's engine supply.
IndiGo airline eyes routes expansion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» IndiGo Airlines, India's largest carrier, has expressed interest in expanding direct routes to major and secondary provinces in Thailand, Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn says.
Assurance sought on Land Bridge impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/09/2025
» Southern tourism operators want the government to ensure the environmental impact will be minimal if it intends to press on with the Land Bridge megaproject, as locals hope the scheme will enhance southern cities' competitiveness and increase household income.
VietJet to take delivery of first Boeing 737 Max
Published on 16/09/2025
» HANOI - The Vietnamese airline VietJet Air is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft nearly a decade after placing the order, as Hanoi continues talks with the United States on tariffs.
China eyes C919 jet breakthrough as AirAsia weighs orders
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has shown strong interest in acquiring the Chinese C919 passenger jet, its executive said, as part of its strategy to tap into Southeast Asia's 700 million-strong population and capitalise on growing China-Asean business ties.