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Malaysia's Firefly now flits to Hat Yai
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 22/08/2012
» Hat Yai has managed to attract an additional foreign carrier, Firefly, as it is still attempting to woo airlines from Indonesia and China to make the Thai southern city their port of call.
Tuition leaves little time for kids to be kids
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 21/08/2012
» I was in Siam Square the other day. It seems this trendy place right in the heart of bustling Bangkok still retains its exciting atmosphere _ people, especially teenagers and students, were seen everywhere, hanging around to shop, eat and show off their latest fashion and mobile trends. The roadside was busy, too. It was lined with kiosks selling everything from clothes, shoes, handbags, costume jewellery and gadgets to food and sweets that all looked tempting.
Don Mueang readiness decried
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/08/2012
» Contrary to what Thai authorities claim, Don Mueang airport appears not yet ready to resume international flights, as the South Korean budget carrier T'way Airlines says the problems it encountered has prompted it to halt service there.
AAV books one-time gain in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/08/2012
» SET-listed Asia Aviation Ltd (AAV), the major shareholder of discount carrier Thai AirAsia (TAA), yesterday took the market by surprise with a substantial increase in earnings in the second quarter of this year.
When the end is just the beginning
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 30/07/2012
» It's graduation season, and the top educational institutions are holding their commencement ceremonies one after the other.
Wee-hours flight service on the cards
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 28/07/2012
» A government panel will advise Airports of Thailand (AoT) to waive most landing and parking fees to attract carriers at Suvarnabhumi airport during the wee hours of the morning.
Don Mueang to resume international role
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/07/2012
» Don Mueang will resume its role as an international airport this Saturday, when the South Korean budget carrier T'way Airlines starts regular descents there.
Airlines unsure about Don Mueang move
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 06/07/2012
» Sketchy plans for support facilities are keeping airlines from committing to relocate from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Mueang.
AoT incentives available to all
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 28/06/2012
» Airlines that were denied relocation incentives for moving to Don Mueang airport yesterday won an accord from the Transport Minister after they complained such action created unfair competition.
Don Mueang to be city's budget air hub
News, Published on 26/06/2012
» Don Mueang Airport is to be repackaged as Bangkok's low-cost regional airport after leading budget carrier AirAsia agreed to shift its base there.