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China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.
No to imported alms
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2018
» Imported snacks are banned from alms offering in Luang Prabang. Giving alms to monks is a popular activity for tourists when visiting the old capital listed as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Thai Lion goes long haul with new Airbus jets
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 06/09/2017
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is making sure its entry into the medium-to-long-haul segment of Thailand's fledging low-cost carrier (LCC) market will be noted.
Don Mueang sees growth in corporate jet traffic
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 08/08/2017
» Growth in traffic at Thailand's main hub for business aviation lived up to the sector's expectations in the first half.
Thai Lion's latest routes play on China
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 19/06/2017
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) will establish new flight connections between northern Thailand and China in a bid to capture rising inbound Chinese traffic.
Crowded skies leave airlines bustling
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/05/2017
» Thailand's domestic air traffic market has nearly reached saturation point, with very little room left for further expansion by airlines, according to the industry.
Thai Lion angles for modest rise
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/02/2017
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is pursuing a reserved expansion plan this year in a move seen as a response to overcrowded skies and intensifying competition.
Runway work to cut capacity
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 18/01/2017
» Aircraft operators at Suvarnabhumi, Thailand's gateway airport, are braced for impact with the scheduled closure of part of a runway for repairs.
Network expansion to fuel TAA's 2017 growth
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 06/01/2017
» Greater penetration of India and the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) subregion will constitute the main growth drivers for Thai AirAsia (TAA) in 2017.