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Plan to bring down airfares
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Transport Ministry to proceed with a plan to tackle the soaring prices of air tickets.
Thai AirAsia lays off staff
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/11/2021
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) has announced mass layoffs after struggling with the impact of the pandemic, despite the country's reopening on Nov 1.
Budget airlines to raise domestic fares by 150 baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2017
» Surprise govt hike in jet fuel tax leads to immediate 150 baht airfare hike, making low cost airlines less competitive with buses.
Death toll reaches 25 as temporary bridges reopen traffic (Wed. Update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2017
» The death toll from the flooding in the South has reached 25 with two missing. Travel to the South has begun to improve with the building of temporary bridges in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
More heavy rain forecast for the South (Flood update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2017
» With hundreds of thousands of people already stranded throughout much of the southern region, more heavy rain is forecast for today and tomorrow.
Thailand's economy: Where is it going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2016
» Growth up a little but average household suffering economically. Political stability & renewed investment key to future growth & prosperity.
Underwater cables not approved: No foreign ownership allowed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/07/2016
» Underwater cables needed for cheaper internet but companies with expertise are foreign & rules say CAT Telecom must be owner of all assets so foreign partnership not possible.
Tigers cleared, temple faces legal action (SUNDAY UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/06/2016
» With all 137 tigers removed, police and wildlife authorities will begin the task of gathering evidence that they believe could link Wat Pa Luang Ta Maha Bua to the worldwide illegal animal trade.
Nok Air: 61 flights cancelled, critics urge swift action
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2016
» Nok Air cancels 61 flights on Friday but charter flights arranged so passengers not affected. Critics say Nok is danger to Thailand's tourism industry.
Thailand, China agree on railways
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Railway construction could start in May but depends on China's interest rate & construction costs. Six more months to study the projects.