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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.
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.
We are not that bad, says Nok Air boss
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/10/2016
» Nok Air boss Patee Sarasin insists the airline has all it takes to be a healthy and prudent carrier in the face of criticism over its performance, with flight delays being the latest setback that have many casting doubts about its future.
Year in Review
Asia focus, Published on 29/12/2014
» Asia rose to new heights in 2014 despite the many challenges that beset the region. Headline-making developments ranged from China dethroning the United States as the world's largest economy, subject to vigorous debate as that may be, to the tragic mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Smaller planes in demand in Asia
AFP, Published on 16/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - Smaller passenger planes are increasingly in demand in Asia as budget carriers cash in on the region's growing middle classes by expanding their reach to less prominent cities, industry executives say.