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Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Nok Air to expand after red flag lifted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2025
» Nok Air expects to fix the red flag issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) within this year, expanding international flights and adding frequencies to domestic routes, with a goal to exit the rehabilitation plan by 2028.
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.
AirAsia parent upbeat on prospects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2024
» With airfares surging 30% post-pandemic, AirAsia Group says it will not hike its fares to maintain affordability for the mass market, while it seeks to add routes on other continents by utilising long-range single-aisle jets.
Dearth of aircraft stalls launch for Really Cool Airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2024
» The worldwide aircraft shortage has delayed the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Thailand.
AirAsia looks outside Asean after divestment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/04/2024
» AirAsia wants to extend beyond Southeast Asia by offering aviation consulting and planning, separating aviation from non-aviation ventures.
Nok Air vows to evaluate Boeing jets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/02/2024
» Nok Air plans to gauge passenger sentiment and must be assured of safety before it imports Boeing 737 Max 8 jets to its fleet, as it has already paid the deposit to lease eight aircraft of this type.
Really Cool Airlines aiming to diversify risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/11/2023
» Really Cool Airlines wants to diversify risks by securing non-air ticket revenue of at least 40% of total revenue, while it searches for long-term fundraising via an initial public offering (IPO) in an overseas stock market.
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.
Heinecke uneasy about vaccines offered to visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/01/2023
» A hotel tycoon is disappointed with the government's tight control over Covid vaccinations, suggesting more tourists coming to Thailand aren't comfortable visiting public healthcare centres.