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Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
Something to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/02/2020
» The Indonesian government has added another cultural event of its ethnic Chinese community to its official list of top attractions in a bid to lure more domestic and international tourists.
What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.
Year of turbulence
Asia focus, Published on 31/12/2018
» Two unpredictable men with weird haircuts and access to nuclear weapons had a friendly chat in Singapore -- and that was just one of the many noteworthy stories of 2018. Elsewhere in Asia, we witnessed some surprising political developments (Malaysia) and not-so-surprising ones (Cambodia), along with what seemed to be a disturbingly high number of natural disasters. Many see the latter as a manifestation of the growing impact of climate change, and it's a debate that is bound to intensify in the year ahead. Below, Asia Focus looks back on the eventful year now ending.
New aircraft kick off Thai Lion Air's long-haul flight expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/11/2017
» The first of Thai Lion Air's (TLA) three Airbus wide-body jets arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to herald its new strategy -- entry into medium- to long-haul flight services.
Scoot aims to remain at city's two airports
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 02/08/2017
» While most airlines frown on operating at two airports close to each other for cost and efficiency reasons, and to avoid confusing passengers, Scoot thinks otherwise.
Qatar to fly to Chiang Mai
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/03/2017
» Qatar Airways is on track to provide Chiang Mai a direct air link to the Middle East later this year.
Thai Lion angles for modest rise
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/02/2017
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is pursuing a reserved expansion plan this year in a move seen as a response to overcrowded skies and intensifying competition.
Ex-THAI staff snared in bribe row
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc have pledged to examine the case in which British engineering giant Rolls-Royce admitted to bribing agents of the Thai state and employees of THAI to win business.
Malindo Air to launch Phuket route
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/11/2016
» Malindo Air is strengthening its coverage in Thailand with the inauguration of regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket on Nov 10.