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2015 -- a year for Thai tourism?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/12/2015
» The total number of tourists will surpass the target of 28.8 million visitors to 29.5 million, generating 2.2 trillion baht of income to the Kingdom, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.
Prayut invokes Section 44 in aviation safety overhaul
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/09/2015
» The troubled Thai aviation industry has faced plenty of challenges in the past year, but there are hopes Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s latest solution will help it get off the ground.
Air safety row needs clarity
News, Published on 23/06/2015
» In recent months, Thai people have learned a lot about a normally obscure and quiet United Nations agency. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has made the headlines repeatedly over the matter of air safety.
What's new in business news: June 17, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2015
» Underground scheme for power cables, firms bullish on toxic waste & transport minister removes civil aviation chief for not getting job done.
Prajin clips wings of DCA chief
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 17/06/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong has transferred Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) chief Somchai Phiphutthawat to the post of ministerial inspector-general due to his slow progress in improving the country's aviation safety standards.
Civil aviation chief removed for slow progress
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/06/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday shunted civil aviation chief Somchai Phiphutthawat to an inspector-general's post a few months before retirement, for slow progress in improving aviation standards.
DCA confident airlines can fix 'minor' flaws
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/05/2015
» The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is confident that five Thai airlines faulted by the Chinese aviation authority can solve their problems without risk of penalties being imposed.
Minister outlines new DCA organisation
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/05/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong strongly believes China will not ban Thai charter flights from flying into the country.
Air traffic laws to be tightened
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/05/2015
» Authorities are tightening laws to plug loopholes in the granting of operating licences for aircraft, which has been suspended since the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) raised concerns over Thai aviation safety.
Japan chides DCA for lack of updates on safety measures
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/05/2015
» Japanese aviation authorities have notified the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) that it has failed to comply with agreements to solve aviation safety concerns regarding Thai-registered airlines, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said yesterday.