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Thai VietJet keen to start expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/11/2017
» The planned expansion of Thai VietJet Air (TVJA), held back by the now-removed red flag on Thailand's aviation safety, is about to take off.
Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017
» Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.
Nok Air shedding costs, aircraft capacity
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/03/2017
» Nok Air is embarking on a business recovery plan, but the struggling budget airline's boss says it's a non-starter to expect the company to find its way out of deep financial woes anytime soon.
Ukraine is free
News, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2016
» In his April 30 commentary, "Clowning around is no joke anymore", Kong Rithdee claimed that: "From Ukraine to Egypt, from Myanmar to Malaysia, satirists have been threatened, charged and sometimes jailed."
Thai Smile aims to shed LCC image
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/09/2015
» Thai Smile has initiated moves to shed its image as a budget carrier for the realm of full-service operator.
Cambodia to monitor safety of Thai planes
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2015
» Cambodia's State Secretariat for Civil Aviation (SSCA) will monitor planes from Thailand in the wake of the ban on new charter and regular flights to Japan, South Korea and China due to concerns over safety standards.
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?
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.
Thai women pilots
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2012
» 22 years after the first Thai woman co-pilot still only 30 to 40 female pilots (none at Thai Airways) & only 4 full pilots.