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Yodchai takes helm as NokScoot boss
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 01/11/2017
» The new chief executive of NokScoot vowed yesterday to bring the medium-to-long-haul low-cost carrier to new heights.
Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017
» Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.
Equities wobble, Oil and gold slump as fed move draws near
Business, Published on 13/03/2017
» Recap: The near-certainty of a US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase this week prompted capital flight across Asia last week. With the US dollar strengthening, gold briefly fell below $1,200 an ounce in its worst week in four months, and oil also suffered a sharp sell-off.
Swipe and go
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» Planning a trip abroad for the coming New Year holiday? In the old days, if you were a holidaymaker or a business traveller, you probably would have booked a trip through a travel agent and when you got to your destination, bought a map and rented a car to get yourself around.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
NokScoot boosts fleet with eye on India
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/08/2016
» NokScoot is set to strengthen its fleet and support its growth plan with the acquisition of seven more wide-body jets.
Nok Air hopes to be in black
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 25/01/2016
» Nok Air expects to turn its balance sheet around this year, either by making a profit or breaking even.
Stocks suffer from Yuan shock before late rally
Business, Published on 17/08/2015
» Recap: The move by China's central bank to devalue the yuan by adjusting its reference rate sent the currency down 4.6% and sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The Thai stock market slipped below 1,400 on Thursday before a bargain-hunting rally on Friday.
China joins chorus of dissenters banning flights
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 31/03/2015
» The sense of mistrust over Thailand's aviation safety standards is spreading internationally, clipping the wings of Thai-registered carriers.
TAAX plots aggressive expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) is charting a lofty growth plan that it hopes will put the airline at the forefront of the medium- and long-haul low-cost segment it pioneered in Thailand.