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Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan
Published on 15/06/2025
» Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists' preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns.
Middle East countries close airspace after Israel strikes Iran
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» DUBAI — Airlines traversing the Mideast face new challenges after Israel launched air strikes against Iran, leading several countries in the region to close their airspace.
Singapore’s Scoot to start some routes lost by Jetstar Asia exit
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines Limited and its budget carrier Scoot will launch new routes and increase existing flight frequencies beginning in August, a spokesperson said, filling gaps left by the exit of Qantas Airways Ltd's Jetstar Asia.
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.
Air India plane crashes at Ahmedabad airport
Published on 12/06/2025
» NEW DELHI — An Air India plane with at least 242 people on board crashed near the airport in India's western city of Ahmedabad, the airline and police officials said on Thursday, without specifying whether there were any fatalities.
Thailand hopes for direct US flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Direct Thailand-US flights back on radar
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States as part of the government’s goal to position the country as an aviation hub for Southeast Asia, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Gother Targets Top 3 Travel Platform in Thailand
Published on 11/06/2025
» Gother, a rising star in Thailand’s digital travel landscape, is setting its sights on becoming one of the country’s top three travel platforms by 2027. Operated by Search Engine Optimization Co., Ltd.—a joint venture between Beacon Venture Capital (Kasikornbank) and Krungthai Ventures (Krungthai Bank)—Gother has seen rapid adoption since its official launch in 2024, recording an impressive 300% business growth within just seven months.
Smoke vs smog
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/06/2025
» I did chortle at Mr Cruikshank's complaint that the smoking room door in Chiang Mai being left open exposed passengers to "risks, including cancer".