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Asian aviation set to surge in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Asia-Pacific aviation is expected to keep growing next year driven by robust demand, while airlines want eased regulations to help an industry encountering supply chain constraints and geopolitical challenges, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Stagnant tourism hits Onyx revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Onyx Hospitality reported flat revenue per available room (RevPar) in Thailand due to sluggish tourism, prompting the company to delay launching funding for its real estate investment trust (REIT) until next year.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
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.
New AirAsia Group set to steer 7 airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/11/2025
» All airlines under AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month after the completion of Capital A's restructuring, with an aim to become the world's first low-cost carrier with an entire fleet of narrow-body aircraft.
Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.
Tourism chief urges mindset modification
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/10/2025
» The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a "tourism giant", but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Thai AirAsia X outlines plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thai AirAsia X expects to exit debt rehabilitation by mid-2026, then increase capital by 1 billion baht next year while opening three new routes and planning flights to Europe.