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‘A form of torture’: Thai Airways passengers trapped on ‘sauna’ flight for two-hours that never took off

Those on board said people suffered panic attacks during the two-hour ordeal

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Thai Airways ranks in top 10 international airlines

Thai Airways International (THAI) is among the top ten best international airlines, according to a survey by Travel + Leisure.

Bangkok Post

Govt explains PM's expensive flight

The PM's deputy secretary on Tuesday explained why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's flight to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly from Sept 18-24 cost 30 million baht.

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NACC to drop THAI charges

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has dropped charges filed against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and three others in a corruption case linked with Thai Airways International’s (THAI) purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft between 2003 and 2004, according to one of the parties charged in the case.

Bangkok Post

Brand value of Thai Airways sags

The tepid resumption of business travel and inability of Thailand to become a connectivity hub has led Thai Airways' brand value to grow slower than its competitors, while Centara Grand secured the strongest brand in the country this year.

Bangkok Post

THAI ‘could double’ narrow-body fleet over next decade

Thai Airways International aims to finalise a deal to buy at least 30 new aircraft by the end of the year and could double its fleet of narrow-body jets over the next decade, chief executive Chai Eamsiri said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground.

Bangkok Post

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Two passenger planes make accidental contact in Japan

Wing of the Thai Airways plane reportedly chipped due to the collision

The Independent UK

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

TOKYO: Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, the public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry.

Bangkok Post

IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways plans jet orders as carrier rebounds from pandemic

Thai Airways International Plc said it will begin talks with aircraft manufacturers to purchase 30 new widebody jets as tourists return to Thailand and the carrier looks to rebound from the pandemic.

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THAI bullish on earnings

Thai Airways (THAI) is expected to earn at least 130 billion baht in revenue this year after its net profit in the first quarter reached 12.5 billion baht.

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THAI, Bangkok Airways earnings surge as tourists flock back

Thai Airways International Plc and Bangkok Airways Plc reported a surge in first-quarter earnings as tourists flocked back to the nation.

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Nok Air unfazed by THAI merger proposal

Low-cost carrier Nok Air has reaffirmed that Thai Airways (THAI) still holds a 13.28% stake as the flag carrier prepares to merge with Thai Smile Airways.

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Wild Boar Dom's ashes come home

The ashes of young “Wild Boars” footballer Duangphet “Dom” Phromthep were returned to the embrace of his grieving family in Thailand on Saturday following his sudden death and cremation in England.

Bangkok Post

Still more work to do at THAI

Thai Airways is in the spotlight once again, but for the wrong reasons. In what has now become a viral TikTok video, a user showed how cabin crew failed to collect meal trays from a seat as a flight from Singapore to Bangkok was about to land.

Bangkok Post

Thai Smile-THAI merger 'to cut losses'

Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited revealed on Friday that Thai Airways is merging Thai Smile Airways with THAI to reduce losses.

Bangkok Post

THAI flight attendants penalised for not collecting food trays

Attendants on a Thai Airways flight have been slapped with a pay cut and one-month suspension from duty for leaving passengers' food trays uncollected until after the aircraft landed.

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Centara to debut in Japan, new details revealed

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.

Bangkok Post

THAI foresees early rehab exit

Thai Airways International (THAI) will exit rehabilitation earlier than planned and resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in two years as operating revenue is rising, says its new chief executive officer.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways launches new digital channels

Thai Airways has finally flown into 2022 and made it a smooth with the revamp and launch of three new digital channels.

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Thai Airways launches new entertainment options

In an effort to limit physical contact during the Covid-19 pandemic and facilitate a modern lifestyle in the digital era, Thai Airways has launched three new digital entertainment options for passengers.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways in talks to add 20 twin-aisle jets to fleet

Thai Airways International Plc is in talks with planemakers to add some 20 twin-aisle passenger jets, according to people familiar with the matter, as the beleaguered carrier seeks to refresh its fleet amid a travel rebound in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Airline group pushes sustainability

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for more commitments to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from producers and airlines next year to help them hit net-zero targets, although Thai Airways has not yet agreed to purchase the fuel.

Bangkok Post

Tourism trade braces for more headwinds

The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.

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