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Competition hot in Thailand-China air travel market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2017
» With Chinese tourists being a third of all tourists in Thailand & China the favourite Thai travel destination, China flights set to increase but profitability is precarious.
Air traffic growth in Thailand loses momentum
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2017
» In 2015 air travel growth less than 2014 post-coup surge & China tour scam crackdown also reduced growth but outlook positive unless oil prices rise again.
Nok Air: 61 flights cancelled, critics urge swift action
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2016
» Nok Air cancels 61 flights on Friday but charter flights arranged so passengers not affected. Critics say Nok is danger to Thailand's tourism industry.
New Airport Rail Link to include Don Mueang & U Tapao
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2016
» Planned rail system linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang & U-Tapao airports offers convenience to air travelers, but bottleneck in construction must be worked out first.
Air passenger numbers hit record high
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2015
» As travelers switch to budget airlines from long-haul buses driven by low fares & political stability, 100 year record high in passenger numbers reached.
Visa runs now illegal for tourists, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2015
» For decades tourists have extended their stay in Thailand by "visa runs" but latest crackdown may change this...or maybe not.
China's uncivilised tourist list: Don Meuang troublemakers added
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2015
» Four troublemaker Chinese tourists led other tourists in shouting, hooting & singing in chaotic protest in Don Meuang departure lounge over delayed flight, added to govt uncivilized tourist blacklist.
What's new in business news: June 15, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/06/2015
» Condo owners protest against shoddy construction work, Airport Rail Link to connect Suvarnabhumi & Don Meuang airports by 2019 & TV ratings to include TV & internet with Thailand first in Asia-Pacific.
What's new in business news: March 26, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/03/2015
» Body paint motor show models push limit on product promotion, U-tapao airport near Pattaya to get regular flights & Vietnam considers national brand for rice.
What's new in business news: March 23, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2015
» Don Mueang fastest-growing airport in Asia-Pacific, China's new development bank for Asian infrastructure loans & speeding Chinese tourist kills motorcyclist with car he drove from China.