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What's new in business news: February 11, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/02/2014
» Missing rice in govt warehouses & fire at Lop Buri warehouse, Central Business District land surges in value & airports continue expansion.
What's new in business news: October 10, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/10/2013
» Suvarnabhumi overcrowding slows, tablet coupons to parents instead of school purchases & fish disappeared after oil spill, villagers complain.
Airport escape
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/05/2013
» A prisoner being escorted by Australian police to Germany escaped while they slept in a transit lounge and managed to get out of Suvarnabhumi Airport unnoticed by Thai immigration authorities.
Duty Free Retail: King Power monopoly bid
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2012
» King Power's bid for duty free at Don Meuang Airport 55% more than nearest bid, seeking complete monopoly control over industry at any cost, experts conclude.
PM wants Suvarnabhumi action
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2012
» Suvarnabhumi is congested with flight delays common. Authorities have only limited ways to improve the situation and the PM wants them all in place – soon.
Suvarnabhumi: New runway by 2018
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2012
» With repeated problems handling airplanes & passengers, several expansion projects have started to make Bangkoks' international airport larger.
Move budget airlines to Don Meuang?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» Delays & long lines at Suvarnabhumi. Designed for 45 million passengers a year but faces 51 million this year. Expansion 5 years away.
Ear-smacking video has official in hot water
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/01/2012
» A you-tube video from a surveillance camera at Suvarnabhumi airport has got a a high-ranking customs official in trouble for smacking the ears of a security officer.
Suvarnabhumi: Tourist arrivals falling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Cancellations & falling bookings for trips to Thailand due to fear but Suvarnabhumi protected. Flood-free destinations promoted.