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Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
Asian aviation set to surge in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Asia-Pacific aviation is expected to keep growing next year driven by robust demand, while airlines want eased regulations to help an industry encountering supply chain constraints and geopolitical challenges, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
Vietjet becomes 1st low-cost Thai airline to use green fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost Thai carrier to operate flights with a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while it awaits the delivery of more fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets delayed due to the US government shutdown.
Tourism Authority of Thailand puts faith in Malaysian visitors despite forecast cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Despite the target for Malaysian tourists having been cut to 5 million this year, equivalent to the level seen in 2024, this market may reach the same number of arrivals as the Chinese as it is still unfazed by the situation along the border provinces.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth 33 billion baht in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.