Asiana Airlines to Cease Operations in December
Asiana Airlines will officially cease operations on 17 December 2026, nearly 40 years after its founding, as it becomes fully integrated into rival Korean Air following a US$2 billion takeover.…
High-Stakes Beijing Talks Loom Between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold high-stakes talks in Beijing on Thursday, with key issues including Iran, trade, and Taiwan expected to dominate…
AEROTHAI Clarifies TG029 Go Around Incident, Confirms ATC Procedures Met International Safety Standards
Thailand’s Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) has issued a statement clarifying the incident involving flight TG029 on the Ubon Ratchathani – Suvarnabhumi Airport route after information shared on social media…
Thailand Tourism Operators Criticise Proposed New Taxes
Thai tourism operators have criticised plans to introduce or increase travel-related taxes, saying the measures are unjustified without clear details on how the revenue would support tourism development. Airports of…
Thai Investors Encouraged to Shift Into Japanese Stocks
Principal Asset Management is encouraging investors to increase exposure to Japanese equities, citing structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and the end of Japan’s long deflationary period as key growth drivers.…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger fuel surcharges by up to 14%
Cathay Pacific will reduce fuel surcharges on passenger flights by up to 14% starting Saturday, easing fees after several increases introduced since March amid volatility in global fuel prices. The…
World’s Two Most Powerful Leaders Set to Meet Again
Photo Credit: New York Times Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing this week for a high-level summit expected to shape the next phase of US-China…
Traffic and Low Fare Costs Seen as Primary Issues
A recent survey by Suan Dusit Poll found that traffic congestion and affordable public transportation are the top concerns among Bangkok residents ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. The poll,…
Bank of Thailand Raises Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Thailand has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.1%, up from the previous estimate of 1.5%, with Governor Vitai Ratanakorn citing the government’s planned 400…
US Trade Court Moves to Block Parts of Trump Tariff Measures
A US trade court has ruled that former President Donald Trump improperly used a 1970s trade law to impose temporary 10% global tariffs, delivering another setback to his trade strategy.…