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Business jet demand soars in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2026
» Amid commercial flight disruptions caused by the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plane manufacturers marketing their latest models of long‑range aircraft to wealthy individuals seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
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.
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.
AWC’s 5-billion-baht Ritz-Carlton set to offer most expensive room rates
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/06/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has invested over 5 billion baht in developing the Ritz-Carlton Bangkok at the Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination in Bangkok, aiming to become the hotel offering the highest room rate in the city.
Domestic meetings getting more attention
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2025
» More Thai companies are opting for domestic meetings instead of travelling abroad due to economic uncertainty this year, helping to propel domestic Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) revenue to 86 billion baht from 26 million travellers this year, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
Tourism operators banking on Jurassic movie lure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2025
» Tourism operators are hopeful the new Jurassic franchise movie, which showcases southern Thailand's natural destinations, will attract tourists throughout the year, leading to calls for a management plan to brace for a visitor influx.
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.
Seacon forecasts 10-15% revenue growth
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/02/2024
» Seacon, one of the country's oldest homebuilders, says demand for large homes and an improving economy will help drive revenue this year to 2.3 billion baht.