New Rules Aimed at Improving Air Safety in Thailand
Indian airline IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights last month after failing to meet new pilot rest regulations on time, prompting concern among Thai aviation stakeholders about readiness for similar rules.…
Jaymart and Singer Aim to Grow in B100bn Smartphone Sector
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Despite economic pressures, Jaymart Mobile and Singer Thailand are stepping up efforts to capture a larger share of Thailand’s 100-billion-baht smartphone market, focusing heavily on instalment-based…
US Tightens Currency Rules, Thailand on Watchlist
Photo Credit: Somchai Poomlard The US Treasury has broadened how it monitors foreign exchange practices, saying it will now scrutinize not only efforts to weaken currencies against the dollar but…
Small-Business Support Expected to Generate at Least B260bn
Photo Credit: Business Idea Government initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to inject at least 260 billion baht into the economy this year, according to the…
AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
FedEx to Continue Operating MD-11 Aircraft
Photo Credit: Angel DiBillio FedEx has confirmed it will not permanently retire its MD-11 fleet following a fatal accident and the subsequent grounding of the aircraft type. Instead, the cargo…
Bank of Thailand Flags Irregular Withdrawals, Biggest Reaches B250m
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has flagged a series of unusually large cash withdrawals — the biggest exceeding 250 million baht — prompting closer scrutiny and…
Gold Climbs Above $5,100 Amid Worldwide Uncertainty
Gold traders are warning of a possible price correction after bullion surged past US$5,100 per ounce for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar that…
Singapore Airlines Eyes Launch of Flights to Chiang Mai
Singapore Airlines is preparing to launch a new service to Chiang Mai as it moves forward with plans to expand its network in Thailand. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand…
Baht Expected to Strengthen in Q1 as Gold Prices Climb
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to continue strengthening against the US dollar during the first quarter, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices. However, the bank…