Thai AirAsia to expand fleet, fly new routes
Asia Aviation Plc, a major shareholder in budget carrier Thai AirAsia, said on Thursday the airline would take delivery of two new Airbus A320 NEOs in the fourth quarter, raising its fleet to 51 planes at the end of this year. Thai AirAsia, the country’s largest budget airline, also plans to operate new routes in […]
Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry to begin on New Year’s Day
A privately-run ferry service from Pattaya to Hua Hin is expected to start operations on Jan 1, the Marine Department says, but the ride will be initially limited to a daily round-trip and cater only to passengers, not vehicles. The service, operated by Royal Passenger Liner Co, is being implemented as the first phrase of […]
Thailand to host the very first “Air Race 1” in the Asia-Pacific region in November
Thailand will host the very first Air Race 1 in the Asia-Pacific region. Multiple races will take place at the U-tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield in the Eastern Region on 19-20 November 2016. The Sports Authority of Thailand under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports will be the host for the Air Race, which […]
Northeast to experience cold weather next week
The Northeast will first experience cold weather next week followed by the North, the central and eastern regions with temperature expected to dip 3-5 degree Celsius, according to the Meteorological Department. However, the lower Northeast, lower central region and the eastern region will have rains this weekend, thanks to the depression in the lower part […]
Aviation to boost tourism
The Tourism and Sports Ministry will highlight Thailand’s potential as an aviation hub in Asean in a bid to draw more visitors and revenue as global tourism continues to grow. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the global tourism growth rate of 4-5% a year, based on a United Nations World Tourism Organisation report, […]
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