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Roojai set to post a profit as part of expansion plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2023
» Motor insurance sales growth could help online insurer Roojai post a profit from its Thai operations this fiscal year, ending in March 2024, as it aims to become a top 10 player in the segment next year, says chief executive and founder Nicolas Faquet.
Call for more low-cost airports
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Thai government should consider developing a low-cost dedicated airport or terminal, especially for the two new airports in Chiang Mai and Phuket, to accelerate tourism growth, according to Tony Fernandes, the co-founder of AirAsia.
One Origin to focus on mixed-use expat projects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2023
» The developer One Origin remains unfazed by the global economic slowdown and the high level of household debt as it focuses on the mixed-use segment to capitalise on stable growth in the expat segment.
Hoteliers unfazed by China's property woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai hotel companies are to forge ahead with their expansion plans as they remain unfazed by mainland China's real estate slump, though purchasing power must be monitored for any declines, according to Dusit International.
Thai Vietjet anticipates breaking even within this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is planning to replace its whole fleet of Airbus aircraft with Boeing 737 MAXs and is aiming to expand the fleet to 50 aircraft by 2028, while aiming to break even this year.
TAA, Bangkok Airways post high airfares in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) has reported increased airfares of 42% for the first half, while Bangkok Airways registered a 36% uptick in the first half, though a weaker baht continued to affect airlines' profits.
Thailand urged to fix Chinese visa issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2023
» As China lets tour groups visit Japan for the first time in three years, Thailand could see fewer tourists from that country if the government does not fix obstacles related to visa applications for Chinese groups.
Hotels upbeat despite woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2023
» Thailand's big hotel chains continue to be undaunted by the political uncertainty, with a confident outlook in place as long as the situation remains calm and violent protests and crackdowns do not emerge.
Airlines set the stage for green jet fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recommends public financing and diversifying production sources for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Online agents upbeat on growth outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/06/2023
» Global online travel agents (OTAs) remain bullish about Thai tourism growth this year, driven by a strong wave of arrivals.