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Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after striking pier, passengers safe
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (236+ words) PATTAYA - Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three'deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, damaging its stern and causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed. Images and videos shared on social…...
Japan to limit power banks on flights to 2 per person from April 24
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) PUBLISHED: 14 Apr 2026 at 15: 28 The Japanese government will limit the number of power banks that can be brought aboard commercial flights to two per passenger following incidents involving such batteries catching fire or emitting smoke, it said on Tuesday. Transport minister…...
Thaicom, Amazon Leo team up on LEO internet
1+ week, 1+ day ago (303+ words) PUBLISHED: 8 Apr 2026 at 01: 01 SET-listed Thaicom has partnered with Amazon Leo to bring the latter's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service to Thailand, further expanding Thaicom's nationwide connectivity. Through its subsidiary, TC 142 Co, Thaicom will act as the authorised distributor…...
Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston
1+ week, 2+ day ago (559+ words) PUBLISHED: 7 Apr 2026 at 13: 45 WASHINGTON " Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (Nasa) control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon. As the…...
Malaysia Airlines seeks hub role for Kuala Lumpur
1+ week, 2+ day ago (489+ words) PUBLISHED: 7 Apr 2026 at 05: 29 Malaysia Airlines is banking on Kuala Lumpur as an aviation hub, competing with Bangkok and Singapore in Southeast Asia by connecting the region to medium- and long-haul destinations as it adds three new routes in China and…...
Historic Artemis lunar mission lifts off successfully
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (622+ words) Astronauts to spend 10 days paving the way for future Moon landings PUBLISHED: 2 Apr 2026 at 09: 45 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida - Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby…...
Air Asia still confident despite price pressures
2+ week, 2+ day ago (402+ words) PUBLISHED: 31 Mar 2026 at 05: 56 Air Asia says soaring airfares are inevitable amid the Middle East conflict and oil crisis, but it remains confident about travel demand across its network and vows to maintain affordable airfares as much as possible. Tony Fernandes,…...
Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates
2+ week, 2+ day ago (756+ words) PUBLISHED: 30 Mar 2026 at 20: 08 TORONTO " Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people still unable to fly as planned after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Below is the…...
New chopper pad for Koh Chang
2+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) PUBLISHED: 30 Mar 2026 at 04: 09 A new helicopter pad for emergency patient transport has opened on Koh Chang in Trat, boosting the island's medical readiness and enhancing tourist safety. The facility, inaugurated at the Koh Chang Shooting Range in Ban Luk Chang,…...
Business jet demand soars in Asia
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1147+ words) Executives are leading the charge for private planes in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with young tycoons taking over family fortunes seeking efficient travel PUBLISHED: 30 Mar 2026 at 06: 11 Amid commercial flight disruptions caused the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in…...