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Boeing's downfall – an account of broken trust and greed
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/04/2022
» A medley of fascination and fear exemplifies my relationship with flying. My brain goes into overdrive at the thought of how risky flying can be, but I put aside any thoughts of a crash because I trust in the cutting edge technology used by Boeing and Airbus, the world's two major aircraft manufacturers, to keep me safe.
Europe tightens curbs with economic toll worsening: Virus update
Published on 17/03/2020
» Governments in Europe tightened curbs on free movement to stem the outbreak and are exploring ways to ease the financial impact. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is rallying Senate Republicans to quickly pass the House package of economic measures. Goldman Sachs Group now expects China’s economy to contract by 9% in the first quarter and Hong Kong’s jobless rate rose to a nine-year high. The Philippines became the first country to shut its markets in response to the widening coronavirus outbreak and some regulators in Europe banned short selling. US equity futures and European stocks reversed gains.
New aircraft kick off Thai Lion Air's long-haul flight expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/11/2017
» The first of Thai Lion Air's (TLA) three Airbus wide-body jets arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to herald its new strategy -- entry into medium- to long-haul flight services.
Thai Lion goes long haul with new Airbus jets
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 06/09/2017
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is making sure its entry into the medium-to-long-haul segment of Thailand's fledging low-cost carrier (LCC) market will be noted.
A new Sun shines for Bangkok
Life, Published on 30/07/2015
» Cirque du Soleil has arrived in Bangkok. The legendary circus show — a heady mix of acrobatic artistry, choreography, costume, surrealism and special effects — has performed and impressed over a million people in more than 300 cities since 1984. There's no Big Top of old, but the troupe is prepared to dazzle Bangkok viewers at Impact Area from today until Aug 3.