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Tour bus firms call for long-term plan on diesel prices
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/04/2024
» Tour bus operators are urging the government to clarify the long-term policy for diesel prices as most operators have to absorb higher costs during the Songkran holiday, as many cannot afford to replace their fleet with electric buses.
AirAsia touts Bangkok hub to Srettha
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/01/2024
» In talks with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, AirAsia insists it plans to make Bangkok an aviation hub similar to Dubai, while calling on the government to cut the excise tax as Thailand remains one of the few countries that still has this expense.
Bangkok Air keen on Phangnga airport
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2023
» Bangkok Airways is eager to invest in the new airport planned for Phangnga if the government switches its plan from a public project to a public-private partnership scheme, as the project has high potential to become a new tourism hub in Thailand.
Airlines brace for end of state aid measures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/09/2020
» Thai aviation faces a real threat in the fourth quarter when operating costs surge again after the government's aid measures end, while some carriers may not get the soft loans the prime minister has promised.
Airlines nudging PM for soft loans
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2020
» Thai airlines are preparing to send a letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next week asking for soft loans that have been delayed in the absence of a finance minister.