THAI Airways registers first half loss of 28 billion baht

14 Sept 00:18 Key points summarised by AI

THAI Airways reported a substantial 28 billion baht loss for the first half of the year, directly attributed to the severe operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global travel restrictions and flight suspensions caused a drastic 98.6% reduction in passenger numbers for the airline during this period.
First-quarter revenues plummeted by 23.7 billion baht, resulting in a 22.676 billion baht loss, with second-quarter revenues further dropping to 2.492 billion baht as operations were largely suspended.
Despite the challenges, THAI implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures, including a 67.4% reduction in second-quarter expenses through salary cuts and operational tightening.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.