Otter, rat run amok on VietJet flight after escaping from suitcase of animals
A VietJet flight from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) played out like…
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Passenger demands pilot aborts takeoff after forgetting his bag in the terminal
A passenger demanded that the pilot of a flight departing from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) in Thailand abort…
Airports of Thailand to invest $1.08B to expand low-cost terminal at DMK Airport
Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT), the state-owned company that operates six airports across Thailand, announced that it will…
Really Cool Airlines: latest Thai-based startup carrier by ex-Nok Air chief
There’s a new airline in town and it’s really cool. Really Cool Airlines is Thailand’s latest startup carrier,…
Emirates expands operations to Bangkok with additional daily A380 service
Emirates will see in the new year with a bang. Starting January 1, 2023, the airline will launch…
Thailand continues attempts to acquire world’s smallest F-35 fleet
Thailand continues discussing the possibility to acquire two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, the country’s media…
Tony Fernandes resigns from Air Asia X as acting group CEO
Tony Fernandes has resigned from his senior leadership roles with AirAsia X with immediate effect, the airline announced…
Thai Airways sells five decommissioned Airbus A340s: report
Thai Airways has reportedly sold five of its decommissioned Airbus A340 aircraft to an undisclosed buyer, earning $9.6…
Russia’s Aeroflot plans to resume flights to Phuket and Seychelles: reports
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot will resume direct passenger flights on two exotic routes between Moscow (SVO), Phuket (HKT),…
Thai AirAsia X files for business restructuring
Low-cost long haul carrier Thai AirAsia X has filed for business rehabilitation, becoming the latest Thai airline to…
Thailand’s readiness to procure F-35 to be evaluated
A committee from the United States will visit Thailand to decide if the country’s Air Force is ready…
Thai Airways receives two new Boeing 777-300ER jets
Thai Airways has expanded its fleet after receiving two brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft despite continuing to go through…
Saudia makes first flight to Thailand after 32-year hiatus
Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudia made its first direct flight to Thailand in 32 years, arriving at Suvarnabhumi…
Boeing to build AH-6 light attack reconnaissance helicopters for Royal Thai Army
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $103.7 million contract to supply eight AH-6 light attack…
Thailand seeks travel bubble deals as SE Asia faces pressure to resume tourism
Thailand is planning to hold bilateral talks concerning travel bubble deals with China and Malaysia in late February…
Thailand to restart quarantine-free travel in February 2022
Thailand plans to reopen borders, resuming quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated visitors from February 1, 2022. Under the Test & Go program, fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from self-isolation after testing…
Thai Airways will sell 42 jets, reduce workforce by a third to cut costs
As part of its plan to reduce its fleet and costs, Thailand’s flag carrier Thai Airways has announced…
Thai Airways to restart international ops from end-October 2021
Following Thailand’s decision to reopen the country, Thai Airways will be returning to the skies with most of…