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Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 months
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/07/2025
» Jet fuel led energy consumption in Thailand from January to May this year, with usage increasing by 12.3% year-on-year over the first five months of 2024, surpassing demand for other fuels in the transport and manufacturing sectors, said the Department of Energy Business.
Travel chaos continues in Europe as French controllers strike
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» PARIS - French air traffic controllers staged the second day of a two-day strike on Friday, prompting the cancellation of flights affecting hundreds of thousands of people, not just to and from France but also overflying the country as summer holidays kick off.
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran strand travellers
Published on 23/06/2025
» Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights after the United States struck Iran.
Air India cuts international flights after crash causes chaos
New York Times, Published on 21/06/2025
» NEW DELHI — Air India, India’s flagship carrier, said it would temporarily reduce the number of international flights it operates, after the deadly crash of one of its flights last week unleashed plane delays, unnerved passengers and prompted technical inspections of its fleet.
EVA Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification Tenth Year in a Row
Published on 19/06/2025
» TAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 18, 2025) – SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air, which was awarded SKYTRAX’s Five-Star Airline certification for the tenth consecutive year and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honours, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World's Cleanest Airline”.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
A floral wonderland
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/06/2025
» Last month, I had a chance to visit two famous tourist attractions during my short stay in Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo.
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already started to decline due to airspace closures.
King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» King Power is seeking to end the contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports.