Nok Air opens 3 new domestic routes to Northeast

Nok Air

Nok Air, the low-cost airline, will inaugurate three new routes linking Bangkok and the northeastern provinces of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Buri Ram on December 3.

Speaking at a news conference with executives from Thai Airways International (THAI) and Nok Air, Civil Aviation Department director-general Wuttichai Singmanee said Nok Air is assuming flights replacing the three destinations revoked by PB Air, another domestic Thai carrier.

Stoppage of the flight operations has affected the three provinces’ tourism industry, he said. Supported under the umbrella of THAI, Nok Air will use ATR-72 aircraft flying from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to the three destinations.

Residents, tourists confident 15th ASEAN Summit to regain national image

Tourists and local residents in the western province of Phetchaburi are confident in the potential of the upcoming 15th ASEAN Summit to improve the national image and economy.

According to Phetchaburi Governor, Chai Panichpornpan, the provincial authorities and related sectors are now ready for the upcoming summit. Meanwhile, local residents and tourists deemed that the organization of the summit would be able to increase the number of tourists travelling to Thailand.

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A DESTINED WRITE OF PASSAGE

Travel writer Ploy Mallikamas shares the journey of her life

Ploy Mallikamas

If you ask a professional writer how to excel in their industry or seek out such advice from how-to-become-a-writer books, the advice you will most likely discover would be something along the lines of “just write” – as simple as that.

But committing your life to the job title of “writer” may require second thoughts, said travel writer Ploy Mallikamas.

“Anybody can write, as I was once told by a professional writer. But, to write for a living, in Thailand especially, you need a good deal of courage and a back-up plan before pledging your life for your passion instead of your pay cheque.”