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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.
Country gets set for China arrivals
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.
Delighted to be free of quarantine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2020
» CHON BURI: After being quarantined for 14 days at Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, Yui -- aged 32, newly-wed and two months pregnant, was allowed to return home. Yui was among 137 "Wuhan returnees", whom the government airlifted from Wuhan in China, epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
Thai VietJet Air plans Sept 15 take-off
Business, Published on 20/08/2016
» Thai VietJet Air (TVJA) has set a definite date for its long-pending launch that has been delayed for years.
Airport taxis charge same for now
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/07/2015
» Taxi surcharge at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remains the same at 50 baht, according to the Transport Minister Prajin Juntong.
Dance to a world record
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/02/2015
» Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum is inviting interested couples to contest the "World's Longest Dance Marathon" in order to try and set a new world record.
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.
Duty Free Retail: King Power monopoly bid
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2012
» King Power's bid for duty free at Don Meuang Airport 55% more than nearest bid, seeking complete monopoly control over industry at any cost, experts conclude.
Move budget airlines to Don Meuang?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» Delays & long lines at Suvarnabhumi. Designed for 45 million passengers a year but faces 51 million this year. Expansion 5 years away.
Don Mueang to the rescue
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2012
» All of a sudden, Bangkok’s second airport is taking on greater importance as Suvarnabhumi struggles to cope with increased passenger traffic.