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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.
Dusit Thani family feud escalates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/08/2025
» The rift between the heirs of the founder of SET-listed Dusit Thani is now a dispute between two of the largest hospitality companies in Thailand.
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.
Proposal limits 4am closing time to one area
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing only one pilot area, Bangla Walking Street in Phuket, to extend operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4am after previous proposals were rejected by the Public Health Ministry.
TAT stumped on budget
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/10/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expected to look elsewhere for stimulus after the prime minister asked the cabinet last week to prepare new mechanisms to accelerate year-end spending.
Call for more hotel tax breaks is snubbed by Arkhom
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/06/2022
» Hotel operators' request for an extension of the land tax reduction was dismissed by the finance minister, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to seek a new solution to ease cash-strapped operators' financial burden.
Will Songkran be a washout?
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/02/2022
» The Thai New Year festival of Songkran is recognised as the most important annual event in the country, similar to Golden Week in China and Japan when a torrent of people are expected to hit the road for a long holiday.
TCT: Prepare for worst-case scenario
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/08/2020
» The tourism sector must prepare for the worst, as Thailand may not open its borders to tourists this year, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Virus outbreak forces more layoffs at Thai Lion Air
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/04/2020
» Thai Lion Air is reducing its workforce again amid the freezing of its business due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.