Thai AirAsia anticipates achieving a record core profit in 2024.
Asia Aviation Plc, the parent company of Thailand’s largest low-cost airline, is expecting exceptional earnings from its core operations this year due to a surge in overseas visitors boosting seat…
Budget Bill Proposes New VIP Aircraft and Helicopters
The 2025 budget bill includes provisions for acquiring a new VIP aircraft costing 12 billion baht and two mid-sized helicopters for important passengers at a total of 3.3 billion baht.…
MJets Thailand buys a Global 5000, XRS
MJets (Thailand) (MIN, Bangkok Don Mueang) has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace – a Global 5000 and a Global Express XRS, as…
Tax initiatives to mitigate impact of salary hikes
The Finance Ministry is preparing to implement measures to alleviate the impact on businesses dealing with a rise in the minimum wage, as stated by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.…
Penalty looming for monorail operator due to open door incident
Photo credit: Pink line operator Following an incident where crew members on the Pink Line monorail in Bangkok opened a malfunctioning carriage door without proper protocol, the Transport Minister has…
Export of palm oil estimated at 800,000 metric tons
Thailand anticipates exporting 800,000 metric tons of crude palm oil this year to help stabilize local fresh palm nut prices. Wattanasak Sur-iam, the director-general of the Internal Trade Department, noted…
Challenges ahead for Thailand’s oil project financially
Resistance from oil refining and ethanol production executives poses challenges to Thailand’s government as it seeks to boost the country’s strategic petroleum reserve (SPR). The initiative to expand the SPR…
Government to Set Up Narcotics-Free Zones This Year.
The government plans to establish drug-free zones across the country based on the successful models from Roi Et and Nan, with a target set for completion by September 30. Prime…
Pro-cannabis Advocates Plan Protest at Government House Against Reclassification
In response to the Public Health Ministry committee’s decision to support reclassifying cannabis and hemp as narcotics, pro-cannabis groups have announced their intention to demonstrate outside Government House on Monday.…
Update from the fire at Yaowarat
Around 40 fire trucks were dispatched to tackle a fire at the New Empire Hotel, a seven-story building. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control by 11:16 pm. Guests at…