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Sky-high profits on the radar for Thai AirAsia
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 09/02/2016
» Optimism is running high at Thai AirAsia (TAA), where profits this year are expected to double on the back of anticipated improvements in the overall operating environment.
TAAX casts wide net to save growth plan
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/07/2015
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) is looking at Europe, China and Australia to drive a growth plan stalled by restrictions imposed by Japan and South Korea.
SET gains as global bourses fret about Greece
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
'Temporary' halt to TAAX Sapporo flights
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/06/2015
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) has decided to terminate its Sapporo flights from Aug 1 amid mounting concerns about Thailand's aviation safety.
China rate cut spurs stocks but set struggles
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/05/2015
» Recap: China's interest-rate cut by 25 basis points, the third in six months, propelled Asian stock markets early last week. However, sentiment turned sour amid renewed worries over the world's second largest economy following weak economic data, and Greece's precarious finances.
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.
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.