Aviation
Stories related to aviation in Thailand.
Stories related to aviation in Thailand.
PTT Plc is joining hands with Thai Airways International to develop cargo services, with the ultimate aim of becoming a regional logistics leader.
Nok Air has reported that its Betong route is in the red, recording a loss of around 40 million baht during its three months of operation, making the airline hesitant about extending the service over the long run.
Thailand should draw up a long-term recovery plan for tourism as part of the national agenda instead of waiting for organic growth, according to Thai AirAsia.
Measures to improve security at Suvarnabhumi airport will be considered after a man managed to get onto the aircraft apron on Tuesday, said the airport's general manager Kittipong Kittikachorn.
With the easing of most travel restrictions for travellers, the government hopes to see airports busy again by the end of this year.
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Friday inspected the readiness of Suvarnabhumi airport as it prepares for an expected influx of foreign arrivals after the country's entry requirements are eased from May 1, including scrapping the Test & Go scheme.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has informed airlines worldwide of new arrival rules to be imposed this Sunday, including an end to compulsory Covid-19 tests upon arrival.
The number of air travellers using Suvarnabhumi airport more than doubled during the Songkran festival, an official said.
The Aeronautical Radio of Thailand has been ordered to prepare for contingencies with a possible increase in aviation and air traffic movement through Thailand in light of limited airspace access resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Suvarnabhumi airport has added more hotel counters for inbound passengers after reports of chaos in the passenger arrival area.