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THAI's woes a vicious cycle
News, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2020
» The government has finally decided to bail out financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) by providing a loan guarantee worth more than 50 billion baht.
THAI should put customers first
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2018
» The business mantra "Customer is king" cannot be applied to Thai Airways International, after the recent headline-making flight from Zurich to Bangkok.
Prayut's EU trip no champagne moment
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 06/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may be overjoyed about his forthcoming trip to Europe, especially a chance to shake hands with the leaders of key European countries. But it's too early to for the general to pop the champagne and celebrate.
Let me hear those balalaikas ringing out
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 09/07/2017
» It's not often I can remember where I was four days ago, let alone four decades, but 40 years ago this week I was standing in a very damp Red Square in Moscow.
Will THAI's fortunes take off or falter?
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/11/2015
» The past week has seen a lot of talk about how bad our national carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has become over the past few years. Not many people realise that THAI's problems are not unique -- the global airline industry is facing the same challenges.
Aviation standards get a gigantic 'fail'
News, Published on 05/04/2015
» Growing up, it’s fun to imagine being a pilot. The thrill of flying, the travel, the pay: Rightly or wrongly, it’s a job with a sense of glamour. Far less attractive are jobs on the ground that ensure airlines and airports work smoothly and safely. Baggage handlers, maintenance workers and those who drive the catering trucks are all cogs in a complicated machine that could go horribly wrong. Refuelling a plane cannot be left to the average PT pump attendant.
Thai Airways needs to plot new course
News, Published on 08/02/2015
» Thai Airways International president Charamporn Jotikasthira is a man on a mission to save the national flag carrier from bankruptcy. After taking over the top job at the airline, Mr Charamporn has vowed to turn around the beleaguered national carrier. He announced plans to reduce costs, for instance, by selling 22 planes, scrapping unprofitable routes, boosting online bookings and offering an early-retirement programme to staff.
How (not) to run an airline
News, Published on 23/01/2013
» New airline president Sorajak Kasemsuvan was given a rude call from workers at Thai Airways International on the weekend. He and his executives faced strikes and rolling walkouts by ground staff at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Strong stand on Sorayuth
News, Published on 13/10/2012
» As a former journalist, I would like to commend the Bangkok Post's editorial team for their decision to run the ''Advertisers mull pulling support for Sorayuth'' story on Thursday's front page.
A sad day for Thai
News, Published on 24/05/2012
» Re: ''THAI sacks Piyasvasti as president'' (BP, May 22).