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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
All the world's a stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/12/2022
» Global issues such as the Russian-Ukraine war affected countries around the world, and Thailand, as the host of the Apec summit, was no exception.
AoT chief enjoys life on cloud nine
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 08/07/2019
» Two decades ago, airports were perceived purely as transportation infrastructure.
Loved to death
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» In March, Thai authorities ordered the temporary closure of Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island for the first time since 1999 to halt the environmental damage caused by too many tourists. A month later the Philippine island of Boracay, one of the world's most famous beach destinations, was closed for the same reason.
Chiang Mai among world's best
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/07/2017
» Chiang Mai has been voted among the World's Top 15 Cities by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine.
Bangkok Airways zeroes in on Phu Quoc
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/07/2017
» Bangkok Airways will launch regular flights to Phu Quoc, the Vietnamese island emerging as a new holiday destination in Southeast Asia.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
Bafs continues to fuel aviation industry's growth
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 12/02/2016
» BAFS was founded in 1983 under a cabinet resolution to set up an integrated fuel facility for Don Mueang airport.
BAFS sees future in regional aviation
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 19/12/2014
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS) provides aviation refuelling and related services at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and other airports in Thailand. Founded in November 1983, it was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in April 2002. Managing director Prakobkiat Ninnad discusses the company's strategy and outlook.
Competitiveness: Research & investment, not handouts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2012
» Investment only 15% of govt budget (target 25%). Research to improve rice yields, health & service sectors needed to stop decline.