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Minister promotes Thai aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Transport Ministry and aviation bodies aim to establish Thailand as an aviation hub, emphasising maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) to meet international demand in the region.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
Sky ICT lays out lofty global ambitions
Business, Published on 23/09/2023
» Having secured a contract from Airports of Thailand (AoT) in 2020 to develop smart airports, SET-listed aviation tech company Sky ICT now aims to become a top three name globally in aviation software by 2024, says chief executive Sithidej Mayalarp.
Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2022
» RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two years.
Thai AirAsia X to honour paid bookings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/06/2022
» Thai AirAsia X is committing to paying a refund in full to all 6,500 paid bookings during the two years of the pandemic, even as the airline is undergoing bankruptcy.
Thai AirAsia X looking for new investors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/12/2021
» Thai AirAsia X needs a major restructuring and new investors to prep the airline to resume international routes next year, after Thai AirAsia (TAA) already secured additional funding for the carrier last week.
South Korea halts more Thai flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/02/2020
» Thailand's outbound tours have been left in limbo as South Korean airlines suspend more flights to Thailand amid coronavirus fears, a huge hit given South Korea's status as the second favourite destination for Thais, after Japan.
Duty-free drama unfolds
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep , Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/04/2019
» The forthcoming auction of duty-free concessions at Thailand's major airports is poised to engulf players in a melodrama of twists and turns, with monopoly and transparency as key plot points.
Singapore's Changi still best airport
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 29/03/2019
» SINGAPORE: For travellers looking for a pleasant airport experience, Asia remains the best bet.
Welcome to the robotel
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 12/02/2019
» Voice recognition is not a new phenomenon. It has been around ever since your mother hollered, "Your father wants to speak with you, NOW!" as you crept home from a school date, way past the curfew hour with a scantily clad, gin-soaked "study" companion in tow. It was a very accurate system and ears were regularly boxed and bottoms paddled to ensure it stayed in trim.