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MJets buoyant on regional outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Private jet operator MJets is banking on increasing demand for private jets in the region as it adds new business arms, including an investment in fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities overseas and becoming an authorised dealer for Gulfstream jets in Thailand.
Tourism Authority of Thailand invests B30m to revamp app
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has invested 30 million baht to revamp its Amazing Thailand app to support seamless travel for inbound tourists, aiming to reach its goal of 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Tourism chief urges mindset modification
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/10/2025
» The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a "tourism giant", but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2025
» India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to Bangkok and Phuket.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2025
» Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday, tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
Airbus sees region as biofuel for aircraft hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for European routes starting in the fourth quarter.