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Full-scale launch of U-tapao airport pushed back once again
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/08/2017
» The full-scale commercial launch of the upgraded U-tapao airport in Rayong has been put off again, this time until the end of the year.
Dismal reflection of civil aviation 'efficiency'
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/07/2015
» The long queues are gone, the brief chaos over at Don Mueang airport and only unhappy memories remain for the poor souls forced to wait hours before boarding, or even missing, their flights over the weekend.
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.
'Time to get on with' Suvarnabhumi's capacity development
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 14/12/2018
» GENEVA: Working out how to ease overcrowding at Suvarnabhumi airport is moving too slowly and it's time to "get on with it", says Vinoop Goel, Regional Director, Airports and Member Relations, of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
A complete waste
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 01/05/2016
» When the Samart Corporation partnered in a lucrative deal to dispose of waste at Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2006, questions were raised as to why a telecommunications company was awarded the contract. The 600 million baht agreement with the Airports of Thailand (AoT) called for the construction of two incinerators to handle all waste generated at the country's biggest airport.
Aviation hub potential exists but work must be done
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2017
» Despite the strong foundation of its well-established automotive industry, Thailand still requires decades of investment in personnel, expertise and research and development (R&D) before the country can properly enter the race to become an aviation hub in Asean.
Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
Thai VietJet keen to start expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/11/2017
» The planned expansion of Thai VietJet Air (TVJA), held back by the now-removed red flag on Thailand's aviation safety, is about to take off.
'New age' airline
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 02/11/2015
» As Southeast Asia's skies grow increasingly crowded, it's getting harder for airlines to stand out, let alone make money, when rivals are slashing fares to fill seats. But that hasn't deterred VietJet Air from staking its claim to a piece of the pie.
'Child angels' to fly as luggage, CAAT says
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2016
» Aviation authorities and airlines representatives agreed on Wednesday that “child angel” dolls must be placed under seats or in overhead compartments as they are technically classified as luggage.