Thai Airways International (THAI) expects its financial performance to improve in the second half of the year, driven by approved tourism stimulus efforts, even as renewed US-Iran tensions cause jet fuel prices to rise.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that narcotics suppression is a national agenda item, acknowledging the damage to Thailand's reputation following the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges.
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) states there is no evidence to support that a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia was a drug trafficker. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A Thai Airways stewardess was arrested at Melbourne Airport in Australia on suspicion of importing heroin. The arrest occurred after tote bags were searched, revealing heroin worth approximately B11 million.
Thailand's Transport Ministry has instructed Thai Airways International to increase domestic flights and introduce new international routes to secondary domestic destinations popular with foreign tourists.
Thai Airways International has reminded passengers of a new regulation limiting each individual to carrying a maximum of two power banks. Passengers are also prohibited from using or charging these devices onboard.
Thai Airways International (THAI) is projected to gain from airspace closures across several Middle Eastern countries due to regional tensions, as the flag carrier has no direct exposure to the conflict zones.
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Thousands of flights have been affected across the Middle East and beyond since the US and Israeli air strikes, according to data from FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.
Typhoon Inday and an enhanced habagat (southwest monsoon) have caused widespread disruption across the Philippines, leading to fatal landslides, halted sea travel, flight cancellations, and class suspensions. Multiple provinces have reported casualties and significant damage from the severe weather.
The Thai government is enhancing security and screening measures at its airports to combat drug trafficking. This action follows the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on allegations of heroin smuggling.
Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities following the arrest of a Thai air hostess and the seizure of heroin from her bags at Melbourne airport.
Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights starting July 1, expanding its international network and strengthening links between Thailand and Europe.
Thai Airways International will raise its fuel surcharges by nearly 100% on many routes for tickets issued from May 1 onwards to cope with the soaring price of jet fuel.
The board of Thai Airways is set to consider crisis measures as the airline faces rising costs and declining bookings due to a surge in global oil prices.
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) projects a 5% revenue growth this year, driven by the addition of new aircraft and expansion into key Asian markets like India and China.
Police investigating heroin carried to Australia by a Thai Airways air hostess believe the drug was produced in Myanmar and smuggled into northern Thailand via Laos.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has mandated an urgent meeting between anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AoT). This directive follows the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant in Australia on allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin.
Thai Airways has launched a disciplinary investigation after one of its employees was arrested in Australia on suspicion of heroin smuggling. The airline is cooperating with authorities regarding the alleged crime.
The war in the Middle East has driven up operating cost for Thai Airways International (THAI), with jet fuel prices rising by more than twofold, forcing the national carrier to increase average…