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Japan, Korea clip Thai flyers' wings
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/03/2015
» Thailand's aviation industry has begun to feel the pinch of Thai authorities' failures to comply with global standards, as Japan and South Korea have taken pre-emptive action to curb air service by Thailand-registered carriers in their countries.
In full bloom
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/03/2015
» The ephemeral galapraphruek (pink cassia) trees are in full bloom at Flora Park in Wang Nam Khieo district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, about 230km northeast of Bangkok.
Singapore posts drop in visitors
Published on 11/02/2015
» Singapore reported its first decline in visitor arrivals since the global financial crisis, as a new Chinese law curbed tourists from the mainland while political turmoil in Thailand and aviation disasters damped travel.
Low-cost buses to fight budget airlines
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/01/2015
» Bus operators plan to fight the inroads being made into their business by low-cost airlines as more and more passengers forsake bus terminals for airport lounges.
Turning miles to smiles easier said than done
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» With the holiday season approaching, some of you might be considering approaching your favourite airline with your Silver, Gold or Platinum mileage card and a seemingly simple request: I have X number of miles, can you issue me a ticket for country ABC?
Andaman Appeal
Asia focus, Published on 20/10/2014
» Krabi, a peaceful paradise in southern Thailand, has become an alluring destination for international tourists in recent years due to its distinctive charms and plentiful natural attractions.
AirAsia boss eyes private jet travel
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 18/09/2014
» Living up to his famous phrase, "Believe the unbelievable, dream the impossible, never take 'no' for an answer", AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes continues to dream big.
TAAX plots aggressive expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) is charting a lofty growth plan that it hopes will put the airline at the forefront of the medium- and long-haul low-cost segment it pioneered in Thailand.