Nok Air firms Suvarnabhumi Airport base for second half of 2024
Nok Air, based at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, is planning to establish a base at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s main international gateway. The move is aimed at reducing the…
All Nippon Airways flight to Bangkok hits turbulence with 2 crew members injured
Severe turbulence during a flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) resulted in injury to two flight attendants. The incident occurred at approximately 28,000 feet…
Company referred to as “Russia’s Google” to pull out of country of origin
The owner of Yandex, often referred to as “Russia’s Google”, has said it will pull out of its country of origin. Its Dutch-based parent company sold the operation in Russia…
Unique dinosaur found on Scottish Island
A unique species of flying reptile, or pterosaur, that lived 168-166 million years ago has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. Its wings, shoulders, legs and backbone were found…
Former President of Chile who oversaw the rescue of the Chilean miners dies in helicopter crash
Chilean ex-President Sebastián Piñera, who served two terms and was also a billionaire businessman, has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 74. Three other people aboard the…
Saudi’s need higher oil prices to balance the budget
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at the fifth-highest investment grade, but warns about the country’s heavy reliance on oil revenues. According to Fitch, the Saudi government needs…
Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij wins Asia’s best female chef
Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, a well-known figure in Thailand’s culinary scene, has been named Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2024 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Pam is the chef-patron…
Thai post to step up retail
Thailand Post, the state-run logistics provider, is planning to expand its retail business to increase its revenue contribution. The CEO, Dhanant Subhadrabandhu, aims to raise the revenue from retail to…
Emirates launches the new business class pyjamas
From February, Business Class passengers on long-haul Emirates flights will drift to sleep in complimentary luxury pajamas so comfortable and stylish the airline says they can be credibly worn through…
Thai Airways plans to relist on the stock exchange in 2025
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is expected to make a comeback on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2025, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO). The airline has…