Radisson RED brand to debut in Bangkok – Business Traveller
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Radisson RED brand to debut in Bangkok – Business Traveller

Radisson Hotels Group has announced plans to add the first property under its Radisson RED brand Thailand’s capital Bangkok. The group’s existing Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 – which opened back in 2011 – will undergo a “playful reimagining” before rebranding as the Radisson RED Bangkok Sukhumvit 18 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The…

KROMO, Curio Collection by Hilton to debut in Bangkok – Business Traveller
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KROMO, Curio Collection by Hilton to debut in Bangkok – Business Traveller

Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement to introduce KROMO, Curio Collection by Hilton in Thailand. Scheduled to open at the end of 2024, this marks the lifestyle brand’s debut in Thailand and the brand’s growing presence in Southeast Asia. The new-build hotel will join Hilton’s expanding portfolio of hotels in Thailand, where it…

Korean Air to resume Zurich and China services – Business Traveller
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Korean Air to resume Zurich and China services – Business Traveller

SkyTeam member Korean Air has announced a wide-ranging network expansion with the upcoming summer schedule from 31 March, including several route resumptions and many frequency increases on current routes. The expansion will allow the airline’s international capacity to reach approximately 96 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, Korean Air said. The carrier will resume its flights…

Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong debuts in Thai capital – Business Traveller
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Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong debuts in Thai capital – Business Traveller

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, has announced the opening of Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, marking the brand’s debut in Thailand. Situated in Ratchaprasong, the dynamic commercial and retail district in downtown Bangkok, the 504-room hotel – the largest Moxy in the Asia-Pacific region – is surrounded by upscale shopping malls, stylish restaurants, and lively bars….

Thai Airways orders 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – Business Traveller
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Thai Airways orders 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – Business Traveller

Boeing and Thai Airways have announced an order for 45 787-9 Dreamliners as the Star Alliance airline looks to modernise and grow its widebody fleet and international network. Thai Airways already flies two 787-9s and six 787-8s on regional and long-haul services alongside a growing fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft and its current 777-300ER fleet…

Thai Airways to return to Western Australia – Business Traveller
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Thai Airways to return to Western Australia – Business Traveller

Star Alliance member Thai Airways (THAI) is planning to recommence its daily service between its Bangkok hub and Perth from 31 March. Thai Airways will operate the route with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which has a total of 266 seats configured with 24 business class and 240 economy class seats. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday…

Thai Airways to resume Milan, Oslo services – Business Traveller
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Thai Airways to resume Milan, Oslo services – Business Traveller

From July, Bangkok-based Star Alliance member Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to resume its flights to Milan Malpensa and Oslo Gardermoen, respectively. Starting 1 July, the flag carrier plans to resume daily service between Bangkok and Malpensa with two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, while Oslo will see daily service on the airline’s dual-class 777-300ER aircraft….

Thai Airways to grow A330-300 fleet – Business Traveller
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Thai Airways to grow A330-300 fleet – Business Traveller

Bangkok-based Star Alliance carrier Thai Airways (THAI) will grow its fleet and network capacity this year with the addition of several additional widebody aircraft, including more Airbus A350-900s and A330-300s. To that effect, on 2 January, CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, announced the signing of a lease…

The Siam joins The Set Collection – Business Traveller
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The Siam joins The Set Collection – Business Traveller

The Set Collection has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of member hotels. The renowned and luxurious The Siam in Bangkok has become the newest member of The Set Collection, further enhancing the company’s representation in the vibrant Asian hospitality market. Nestled along the Chao Phraya River in the heart of the royal district…

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit now open – Business Traveller
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InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit now open – Business Traveller

The InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit is now open. Situated in Thonglor, the property offers 241 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, combining traditional Thai craftsmanship with modern international influences to create a destination that mirrors the essence of one of Bangkok’s most vibrant districts. Widely regarded as one of Bangkok’s most upscale neighbourhoods, Thonglor is awash with…