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…
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…
Government looking to cut alcohol sale ban
The government is considering the possibility of scrapping the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon as part of its tourism promotion policy. The Public Health Minister, Cholnan Srikaew, will…
AIS seeks partner for virtual bank
AIS, in collaboration with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and a digital platform provider, is in discussions regarding a potential partnership to apply for a virtual bank license from…
Emirates boss sends engineers to Boeing after warning issued
Boeing has encountered yet another quality issue in the production of its 737 MAX aircraft. The problem involves some fuselages having incorrectly drilled holes. As a result, Emirates, an airline…