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Thai airlines keep a wary eye on rising costs
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thai airlines are likely to face less financial turbulence in 2018 as competition eases, with the biggest challenge posed by rising costs, especially for fuel.
Thai AirAsia founder back in control
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 28/12/2017
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) chief Tassapon Bijleveld has regained his sway over Thailand's largest low-cost carrier through an 8.28-billion-baht share buyback from King Power Group.
Chiang Mai airport expansion returns to fore
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 28/12/2017
» The future of Chiang Mai airport, long blurred by unclear state policy directives and relative inaction, appears to be getting revived attention.
AirAsia buyback signals grander ambitions for group head
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 03/01/2018
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) chief Tassapon Bijleveld's 8.28-billion-baht share buyback from King Power Group last week may have been largely influenced by parent AirAsia's desire to consolidate the group's airline subsidiaries.
IATA: Airlines to see profits soar in 2018
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/12/2017
» Geneva: A robust rise in cargo movement and strong travel demand are expected to boost profits of Asia-Pacific airlines next year to US$9 billion (294 billion baht).
Bangkok infrastructure faulted
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 11/12/2017
» Bangkok airport infrastructure is deficient, having failed to expand fast enough to cope with staggering traffic demand.
Share of low-cost carriers growing but at a slower pace
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/12/2017
» Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have continued to strengthen their share of overall air traffic through Thailand, but there are signs of a slowdown in the speed of market penetration.
Qatar Air begins non-stop Doha-Chiang Mai flights
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 14/12/2017
» Chiang Mai on Wednesday established its longest international air link with the arrival of Qatar Airways' maiden non-stop flight from Doha.
Nok Air to serve Udon Thani-Ubon
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/12/2017
» Nok Air is set to become the first airline to offer a direct commercial air link between Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani starting next month.
Qatar Airways lifts Thai profile
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/12/2017
» Fresh from launching its first regular service to Chiang Mai and on course to connect to U-tapao next month, Qatar Airways will further raise the Thai profile in its global network.