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The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Inside the kill zone of the Ukraine drone war
Published on 19/07/2025
» “Drones, drones, drones. Only drones. A lot of drones.” A weary Ukrainian platoon commander speaks to the transformed nature of modern warfare as he’s medically evacuated from the front lines.
Countries race to seal US trade deals as deadline looms
Published on 24/06/2025
» Two weeks from US President Donald Trump’s self-imposed deadline to reach deals with major trading partners, some of the most-watched talks aimed at clinching agreements to avoid higher tariffs are struggling to get over the finish line.
Connectivity conundrums
Life, James Hein, Published on 18/06/2025
» I'm travelling as I write this, so I thought it would be a good time to cover things like connectivity and the kind of issues I face even in 2025. Connectivity will typically revolve around your smartphone and I recommend you prepare for this in advance. Option one is a new sim card that you put in when you get to your destination.
Airbus bags Saudi order as Franco-Israeli dispute rocks air show
Published on 16/06/2025
» PARIS - Airbus bagged a $3.5 billion plane order from Saudi Arabia's AviLease on the opening day of the Paris Airshow on Monday, as a diplomatic dispute erupted over France's decision to shut down four Israeli stands for displaying deadly weapons.
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".
Thailand's commerce minister upbeat on EU trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2025
» The commerce minister expects the sixth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), scheduled for later this month in Bangkok, to make encouraging progress.
Questions persist about Thai police helicopter crash
News, Published on 28/05/2025
» Questions persist about a helicopter crash that killed three police officers in Prachuap Khiri Khan last week, with online posts indicating ongoing malfunction problems and asking whether poor maintenance or pilot error had caused the tragedy.
Aid ordered for air passengers in need of help
Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2025
» Facilities for people with disabilities and others in need of help at airports and on airplanes must be provided from May 30 onwards to ensure fair access to air transport, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.
There's hope for J-Hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/05/2025
» Before BTS began their hiatus, people questioned if the members' solo performances would be as successful as their group performances since the vibe would be different. J-Hope has proved that whether as an individual or a group, BTS members will always have the public's attention. The concert, "Hope On The Stage Tour", has been well received and sold out quickly in many cities such as Seoul, Chicago, New York, Oakland, Mexico City and Bangkok.