Air Canada from Vancouver to Bangkok diverts to Hong Kong
An Air Canada flight heading to Bangkok had to divert to Hong Kong due to a passenger falling ill onboard. The flight, operated by an Air Canada Boeing 787 (specifically,…
Tesla sold only one car in Korea for the month of January
In January, Tesla Inc. experienced a significant decline in sales in South Korea, as the company sold only one electric vehicle (EV), marking its worst month since July 2022 when…
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…
Korea Air add new flights as demand increases to escape winter
The extra flights on the Incheon-Don Mueang route are serving high demand from Koreans seeking to escape winter in January and February, said country manager Kim Jongmin. The airline currently…
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…