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Supply chain disruption hampering carriers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2025
» Supply chain disruption has caused aircraft delivery delays, hampering airline fleet strategy and leading a carrier to cease operations in the case of AirJapan.
New AirAsia Group set to steer 7 airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/11/2025
» All airlines under AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month after the completion of Capital A's restructuring, with an aim to become the world's first low-cost carrier with an entire fleet of narrow-body aircraft.
Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Phuket tourism trade jittery over instability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2025
» Political instability and persistent border issues continue to impact investor sentiment, making Thailand lose its competitiveness due to delayed infrastructure development and tourism stimulus, according to Phuket tourism operators.
Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Call for major upgrades to Thai tourism sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) will this week submit a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, requesting improvements to the tourism industry in order to compete at the global level.
StarDream gives nation home port status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2025
» Asian cruise line operator StarDream Cruises is banking on Thailand as a luxury cruise hub driven by local and inbound demand, remaining optimistic about tourism growth, particularly in the mid- to upper-tier segments, which have been unaffected by the ongoing global economic challenges.
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Phuket tourism operators submitted a white paper focusing on the Cherngtalay area to the Phuket governor last month, asking for infrastructure improvement to accommodate rising demand in the tourism and property markets.