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Air safety standards scrutinised
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2025
» Aviation safety moved into the spotlight since late last year, following the fatal crash of a Jeju Air flight in South Korea.
Unpacking the foreign pilot row
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Thai aviation industry has recently been overwhelmed by discussions concerning a proposed changing of the rules to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, which is surprising given that this type of work at present is protected for Thai nationals.
Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to temporarily allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes through wet lease arrangements for airlines, but future requests from other airlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
Airlines contend high fares are justified
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2024
» As consumers cry foul over expensive domestic airfares, Thai AirAsia says ceiling prices should not be slashed as airlines have carried a higher cost burden since the pandemic.
New tactics urged for quantum computing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/12/2023
» Technology advisors are pushing organisations to adopt the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) approach to remain secure against attacks by quantum computers.
Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
Hire-purchase lenders call for rate hike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2023
» The Thai Hire-Purchase Association (THPA) has asked the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to increase the maximum interest rate for hire-purchase loans as the business is being affected by rising rates.
Project targets startup funding
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Thai startup community has launched the "Thailand Accelerator" project, aimed at bringing more qualitative talent startups to scale and fostering growth in the startup ecosystem. The project targets firms from seed to the pre-Series A funding round.
Deal values on the rise as private funding surges
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/11/2022
» Thailand saw private funding of US$300 million in the first half of 2022, a jump from $200 million in the same period a year earlier, according to an Asean internet economy report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.