Boeing Faces Massive 777X Retrofit Programme as Stored Aircraft Require Extensive Rework Before Delivery
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg revealed during the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call that around 30 completed Boeing 777X aircraft currently stored at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, will require extensive…
Thai Aviation Sector Braces for More Challenging Quarters Ahead
Thailand’s aviation sector is expected to face mounting pressure in the second and third quarters of 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continue…
Thailand’s Transport Ministry Speeds Up Bangkok Port Redevelopment to Boost Commercial Revenue
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has instructed the Port Authority of Thailand to accelerate the commercial redevelopment of Bangkok Port as part of a broader strategy to generate new revenue streams and…
Elon Musk Targets Wall Street Record With Potential SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk moved closer to making Wall Street history on Wednesday as SpaceX filed for what could become the largest IPO ever, reportedly aiming to raise up to $75 billion…
Thailand May Introduce Higher Tourist Tax for International Visitors
Thailand is considering increasing its long-discussed tourist entry fee for foreign visitors beyond the proposed 300 baht due to inflation and rising insurance costs, according to Tourism and Sports Minister…
China Eyes 200 Boeing Aircraft Deal Amid Push to Extend US Tariff Pause
China has confirmed plans to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft while also seeking an extension of its existing trade agreement and tariff truce with the United States, according to a statement…
Q1 Fuel Consumption Records Increase
Thailand’s fuel consumption recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, increasing 5.3% year-on-year to an average of 167 million litres per day, according to the Department of Energy…
Thailand Posts 2.8% Economic Expansion in Q1
Thailand’s economy expanded by 2.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, up from 2.5% in the previous quarter, driven mainly by strong domestic investment growth, according to the National…
Heavy Traffic Congestion Across Bangkok
Bangkok’s traffic congestion has long been one of the defining characteristics of the Thai capital, evolving over decades alongside the city’s rapid urban growth and economic expansion. In earlier decades,…
Sell in May’ Strategy Faces Uncertainty This Year
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) delivered a strong performance in April despite typically weaker trading conditions caused by holidays and lower turnover. The index climbed to 1,510.02 points before…