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LOT Polish Airlines keen on Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful LOT Polish Airlines can commence direct scheduled flights to Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, ferrying Eastern Europeans to its new hub in Southeast Asia.
Bangkok Airways keen on passenger numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Airways is aiming for a post-pandemic high of 4.7 million passengers this year, based on optimism about Thai tourism driven by interest in HBO's The White Lotus TV series.
Trang operators unfazed by reports of pricey airfares
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/10/2024
» Complaints regarding the price of airfares to Trang should not significantly affect tourism during the high season as prices have dropped to regular levels since the lifting of the travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic.
New Thai airline focuses on the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/06/2024
» A new airline founded by a Thai aircraft dealer and technology trading company plans to operate short domestic flights in the South, banking on high-spending local travellers.
Airlines contend high fares are justified
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2024
» As consumers cry foul over expensive domestic airfares, Thai AirAsia says ceiling prices should not be slashed as airlines have carried a higher cost burden since the pandemic.
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target by 500,000: agency
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2023
» The tourism sector is almost certain to miss its lower target of 4 million Chinese arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now projecting 3.4-3.5 million tourists from the mainland this year, generating 190-196 billion baht.
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2023
» Average airfares in the third quarter this year continued to surge even though it was the low season, with the increases driven by strong travel demand.
Airline price war unlikely amid high operational costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2023
» Airlines in Thailand are not expected to start another price war in the near future, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to maintain ceiling ticket prices despite higher operational costs.
TAA, Bangkok Airways post high airfares in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) has reported increased airfares of 42% for the first half, while Bangkok Airways registered a 36% uptick in the first half, though a weaker baht continued to affect airlines' profits.