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Terminal frustration
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/09/2012
» October 1 is a remarkable day for Thai AirAsia, the giant low-cost airline. It will move its operation base from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Muang airport. The relocation will bring about 10,000 more passengers to Don Muang airport per day, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT). At present, Don Muang services flights for Nok Air, OrienThai, Solar Air and charter flights. AoT expects more low-cost airlines to follow suit. With the move, Don Muang then will be known among passengers as a low-cost airline hub.
No lightbulb moments for those in power
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2012
» What would you to do if you had 74 billion baht in your pocket? Don't tell me you would spend it all on travelling around the world. One of my friends said if she had that amount of money, she would invest every baht in skytrain or subway services to her home in Rangsit and to her parents' in Min Buri.
Think before you travel
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/05/2014
» The tourism industry has not yet returned to happy mode. To stimulate a market rocked by political uncertainty, several travel fairs have been organised to offer special discounts or packages for tours, hotels, spa and golf courses. The next travel fair will kick off on Thursday at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
The wheels on the bus go around Khon Kaen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/11/2014
» Last week, the mayor of Khon Kaen and a group of locals showed strong commitment to improving the city's public transportation system. They are no longer waiting for a budget from our centralised government.
Help for the disabled is up in the air
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2015
» Apanee Mitthong was dismayed at the service of Thai Smile, the sister company of Thai Airways, when she was not allowed to board a flight from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Hat Yai, in November.
An accident waiting to happen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/07/2018
» It is sad to know that tourist safety would be treated as a national issue only when there is a fatal accident.
Shocking use of pesticides continues
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2019
» The Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare of Japan recently found pesticide residue in exported durian and other processed products. It issued a warning letter that if Thailand's durian is not safe for the consumer, all durian from the country will be quarantined.
Driving towards disaster
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/03/2021
» Starting April 1, the maximum speed limit on highways will change from 90km per hour to 120km per hour. The new policy by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is not only sending a confusing signal to drivers but is also raising the need for an urgent debate about road safety.