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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Thai duo awarded two Michelin stars
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/11/2019
» R-HAAN and Sorn have become the first Thai restaurants awarded two Michelin stars, the highest level for Thai eateries.
New Zealand draws nearer
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» New Zealand is making a major effort to forge closer ties with Asean and the rest Asia, pinning its hopes on a conclusion to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as world trade is being disrupted by US-China tensions, the country's trade minister says.
Finance Ministry to hold 99% of IBank
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/05/2018
» The government is set to inject 2 billion baht into state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) as soon as there is an announcement of the amended Islamic Bank of Thailand Act in the Royal Gazette, allowing the Finance Ministry to hold more than 49% of the bank.
Somkid says 2018 marks turning point
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/11/2017
» Next year will be Thailand's turning point, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, as much-touted infrastructure projects, international broadband development and investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are scheduled to get started.
Nok Air's new shares fully subscribed
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 01/11/2017
» Cash-strapped Nok Air's latest bid to get shareholders to inject 1.7 billion baht in fresh funds and advance a turnaround plan has been declared a success.
Nok Air to see overhaul
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 19/09/2017
» Nok Air's new supremo says his task is to stop losses at the cash-strapped budget airline and turn its business around in no time.
Nok Air's Patee leaves CEO post
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/09/2017
» After heading Nok Air since its inception 14 years ago, Patee Sarasin has called it quits as chief executive.
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.
Boeing cuts back on large aircraft as demand drops
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/07/2017
» The era of very large passenger aircraft like the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 is coming to an end.