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Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request made by the Thai Pilots Association in an effort to suspend the disputed permission that allows foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease arrangement.
Unpacking the foreign pilot row
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Thai aviation industry has recently been overwhelmed by discussions concerning a proposed changing of the rules to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, which is surprising given that this type of work at present is protected for Thai nationals.
Foreign pilots concern association
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is raising the alarm over liberalising pilot jobs for foreigners flying domestic routes through wet lease arrangements, claiming it risks another red flag from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Thai pilots cry foul over foreigners flying domestic routes
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is raising the alarm over liberalising pilot jobs for foreigners flying domestic routes through wet lease arrangements, claiming it risks another red flag from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Budget airlines set for struggle amid fierce competition
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/10/2023
» New low-cost carriers in Southeast Asia may find it more difficult to survive as dominant players could engage in a dumping strategy to protect their market share, while seat resumption for airlines could take 10 years for a full recovery.
Cathay Pacific sees clearer skies
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2022
» Cancellation of the mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong is the key to recovery for Cathay Pacific as the airline has prepared both seat capacity and is recruiting more air crew for business resumption.
Foreign film crews given a reminder
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/08/2022
» The Tourism Department has vowed to punish illegal foreign film crews after members of a production team from China working on a pornographic film were arrested earlier this month.
Nok Air announces redress
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2022
» Nok Air has offered compensation to all 164 passengers of a flight that skidded off the runway after landing amid heavy rain at Chiang Rai airport on Saturday, saying it will put more stringent safety protocols in place in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
TAT gimmick rides on 26 influencers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/12/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a massive marketing campaign engaging 26 global and regional influencers to promote the country's reopening, including Thai-British Formula One driver Alex Albon among the candidates.
Call for travel bubbles
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/10/2021
» Tourism operators have called for reciprocity on Thailand's reopening scheme, urging the government to launch travel bubbles with other countries to completely remove quarantine on both sides.