BANGKOK, 30 May 2015 (NNT) – The Japanese government has decided to extend the period during which Thai airlines are allowed to operate flights to and from Japan while the agreement on railway development cooperation has been inked by the two countries. Upon his return from Japan, Minister of Transport ACM Prajin Juntong revealed that […]
PHUKET: A language teacher in Phuket faces up to five years in jail and a fine of up to B200,000 for making a false bomb threat on an AirAsia aircraft about to take off from Phuket International Airport this morning (May22). Ms Phanarat Nopphakhun, 38, was taken into custody after she reportedly told a flight […]
Thailand will restrict the number of incoming flights as they are overloading its skies and airports, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said on Friday. The minister said the move away from the “open sky” policy was needed to ensure aviation safety. Staff were now working on the full details. Read more: Bangkok Post
Thai Lion Air’s Flight SL 8531 from Hat Yai international airport to Don Muang airport was aborted after the plane skidded off and blocked the runway. The plane was taxing on the runway before taking off with about 100 passengers Saturday morning. Read more: thaipbs.or.th Thai PBS
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has reminded Thailand to keep its promise of regular updates on steps being taken to resolve safety problems after the agency postponed sanctions against Thai airlines. The Department of Civil Aviation had successfully lobbied its Japanese counterpart to allow Thai-registered airlines to continue operating in Japan from April 11 to […]
Air Macau Airbus plane with 175 Thai and Chinese passengers forced the pilot to abort its flight to Macau yesterday after they felt unsafe for the second take-off from Suvarnabhumi airport. The NX885 flight took off from Suvarnabhumi yesterday but returned to the airport an hour later after encountering trouble. Read more: thaipbs.or.th Thai PBS
A charter flight of Asian Air with 233 passengers was stranded at Don Muaeng airport Friday night after it was not granted permission to fly into Japan. All the passengers, mostly Thais, with homes in Bangkok were refunded, while those living in the provinces were given accommodations overnight at hotels arranged by the airline. Read […]
South Korea temporarily allows Jet Asia Airways to operate charter flights to the country, according to Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong. The permission will be effective only during April 7-15, said Prajin. Read more: The Nation
