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Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.
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.
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.
LHG reveals plan for riverside luxury hotel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is set to make a comeback in Thailand after a break of more than 12 years with a 6-billion-baht luxury hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River owned by Rabbit Holding, an affiliate of the BTS Group.
Elite Card price to be increased by 50%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2023
» Thailand Elite Card is preparing to raise its minimum membership price by 50% to 900,000 baht, from 600,000 baht, as the company attempts to ramp up annual revenue to 8 billion baht, according to Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the card.
The lowdown on the high-end scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.
Travel agents jittery over jab tours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/05/2021
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) warned outbound tour companies to be fully prepared before offering vaccination tours after seeing demand surge dramatically.
TLA adopts a realistic approach
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/11/2020
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is predicting another gloomy year for global tourism as the airline prepares for the worst possible scenario, an extended period without international tourists.
AirAsia considers twin hubs in capital
News, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/07/2020
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) is considering making Suvarnabhumi airport its new aviation hub, alongside its already established hub in Don Mueang airport, to increase the company's revenue.
NokScoot laying off employees
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/06/2020
» NokScoot will bid farewell to a large number of staff while scaling down operation size amid rumours the airline will permanently exit the market soon.