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Vietjet becomes 1st low-cost Thai airline to use green fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost Thai carrier to operate flights with a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while it awaits the delivery of more fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets delayed due to the US government shutdown.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2025
» With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and 15 billion baht in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
TAT forecasts record level of arrivals from India
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Despite the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, Indian arrivals remain robust against the sluggish short-haul markets trend, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates a record level of 2.4 million arrivals from the market this year.
Stocks fall, oil jumps after Israeli strikes on Iran
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday and oil prices jumped as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Association assents to hiring foreign pilots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) says a request from Thai Vietjet to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes via a wet lease arrangement is acceptable because it is temporary, but an AirAsia executive is strongly opposed to it.
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.
Thai Vietjet eyes 8m passengers in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2024
» Thai Vietjet targets nearly 8 million passengers this year as it improves its aircraft utilisation rate and adds flights to existing routes, with a plan to import new Boeing 737 Max jets on tap for next year.