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Denzel takes the day
Life, Published on 22/05/2025
» Hollywood actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. The accolade was given to him in recognition of his outstanding career.
Vietnam approves new airline
Published on 20/05/2025
» Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the establishment of a new airline, Sun Phu Quoc Airways, the official Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported on Tuesday.
Bangchak Leads SAF Push at ‘Flying Green’ Forum
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand’s growing commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took centre stage at the “Flying Green: Thailand’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum”, jointly organised by the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore advancements in SAF, including a presentation by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited. Representing the company, Mr Bundit Hansapaiboon, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the Refinery and Oil Trading Business Group, shared insights from the producer’s perspective in a session titled “Insights on SAF Production, Capabilities and Innovation”. Mr Korakot Chatasingha, President of BAR, and Mr Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways International, delivered the opening remarks at the event, held recently at the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Building 2, Thai Airways Head Office.
NESDC slashes growth forecast to 1.8%
Published on 19/05/2025
» The state planning unit has slashed its economic growth forecast for this year to 1.8%, down from its earlier projection of 2.8% due to the impact of the global trade war.
Thai Airways takes off, says chief executive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2025
» Fresh from completing a years-long business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International (THAI) is unveiling its "Fly for the New Pride" brand campaign, operating with a reduced debt burden and new revenue generators as the company expects to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Weak economy, stricter immigration dent Japan market
Published on 16/05/2025
» Japan’s stricter immigration processing should not affect outbound tourism as much as sluggish economic growth, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Demand for flights to China has risen recently, Singapore Airlines exec says
Published on 16/05/2025
» SEOUL - Singapore Airlines has seen a surge in passenger traffic into China in recent months, but outbound travel has still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin said on Friday.
Singapore Airlines to pay staff over 7 months’ bonus
Published on 16/05/2025
» Singapore Airlines will reward employees with a profit-sharing bonus worth over seven months after delivering full-year net income of S$2.78 billion (71 billion baht) that beat analyst estimates.
Thailand orders more compensation for delayed, cancelled flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Civil Aviation Board is increasing compensation for travellers whose flights are delayed or cancelled without prior notice, effective on May 20.
Bangchak, OR ramp up push to provide biofuel for aircraft
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/05/2025
» Two SET-listed energy firms -- Bangchak Group and PTT Group -- are stepping up efforts to expand green businesses with efforts to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).