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Rhino horn seized in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2013
» More than 27 kilos of rhino horn worth an estimated 42.6 million baht have been seized by airport officials in Thailand and Vietnam.
A job with a view
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2012
» Air traffic controllers at Suvarnabhumi airport are expecting to handle more than 500,000 flights by year's end. You might call them the unsung heroes of the aviation industry.
Duty Free Retail: King Power monopoly bid
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2012
» King Power's bid for duty free at Don Meuang Airport 55% more than nearest bid, seeking complete monopoly control over industry at any cost, experts conclude.
PM wants Suvarnabhumi action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2012
» Suvarnabhumi is congested with flight delays common. Authorities have only limited ways to improve the situation and the PM wants them all in place – soon.
Suvarnabhumi: New runway by 2018
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2012
» With repeated problems handling airplanes & passengers, several expansion projects have started to make Bangkoks' international airport larger.
Suvarnabhumi: Fall in world airport rankings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/05/2012
» With overcrowding, take-off & landing delays & long lines, Suvarnabhumi falls to 25th globally from 13th.
Move budget airlines to Don Meuang?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» Delays & long lines at Suvarnabhumi. Designed for 45 million passengers a year but faces 51 million this year. Expansion 5 years away.
Thai women pilots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2012
» 22 years after the first Thai woman co-pilot still only 30 to 40 female pilots (none at Thai Airways) & only 4 full pilots.
Don Mueang to the rescue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2012
» All of a sudden, Bangkok’s second airport is taking on greater importance as Suvarnabhumi struggles to cope with increased passenger traffic.
Hide the government debt? (like Greece)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2012
» Heed central bank & international financial markets warns outgoing Finance Minister Thirachai (former central banker & securities regulator).