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Sky-high WiFi set to go far and wide
Business, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 27/06/2018
» Air passengers putting their phones and tablets on flight mode are set to be a thing of the past as on-board WiFi service becomes the rule rather than the exception in the hugely lucrative connectivity industry, says an executive at Inmarsat, the British provider of global mobile satellite communications.
Boeing cuts back on large aircraft as demand drops
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/07/2017
» The era of very large passenger aircraft like the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 is coming to an end.
Disappointment with Opec accord hits world equities
Business, Published on 29/05/2017
» Recap: Global equity markets retreated last week as a slump in crude prices triggered a sell-off in energy stocks after an Opec-led decision to extend output cuts fell short of expectations. However, markets rallied on Friday amid a consensus that the sell-off had been an overreaction. The energy-heavy Thai stock market started the week strongly in anticipation of good news from Opec, and offshore fund inflows helped to limit losses later.
Nok Air seeks B1.5bn capital injection
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 24/04/2017
» Nok Air has received shareholder approval to raise 1.5 billion baht in fresh capital to support its revival efforts.
Khon Kaen airport reopens
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2014
» Dozens of workers toiled all night to free a Thai Airways International Airbus and reopen Khon Kaen airport, which was forced to close for a day.
In-flight WiFi a yawn
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/10/2014
» While acknowledging the fast-growing desire of people to stay connected at all times, even at 35,000 feet above the ground, most major Thai airlines have not shown much enthusiasm about offering on-board WiFi any time soon.