While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.
Thai investigators concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during the March 28 earthquake, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Days after leaving the coalition government, the Bhumjaithai Party has prepared a censure motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and will propose the draft to other opposition parties because it views the premier as threatening national security.
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday, beginning much-anticipated tariff negotiations between Thailand and the United States.
The Chinese naval vessel will dock in Hong Kong from Jul 3-7, offering public tours and cultural exchange activities. The first batch of tickets was snapped up in under a minute.
Thailand is projected to miss its tourist arrival numbers for this year, but authorities are placing more value on “quality” tourists who spend more. It’s a strategy that could be challenging, experts say, given the global economy and the inability to win back the important Chinese market.