THAI Increases Samui Flights For Stranded Tourists

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THAI Increases Samui Flights for Stranded Tourists

Thai Airways has resumed service to Koh Samui, with an addition of four flights to accommodate those who are still stranded by the recent storm.

The national carrier blames the natural disaster in Japan and the rising global oil price for the current five percent loss in daily income.

President of the Thai Airways Piyasawat Amranand pointed out that due to the natural disasters in Japan, the company has been trying to balance its income loss from the suspension of service to Narita, with more flights to Korea and China.

However, Piyasawat admitted that the move has not fully made up for the company's lost revenue, as Japanese tourists accounted for a large percentage of THAI's passengers.

The THAI president says it is not yet possible to determine when the situation will return to normal, given the radiation crisis and power shortages in Japan.

He indicated that since the crisis, the company has been losing five percent in daily revenue.

Piyasawat also called attention to the ongoing conflict in Libya, which is responsible for the recent surge in global fuel prices.

At the moment, the cost of jet fuel has already reached 130 dollars per barrel, and will affect the company's first quarter earnings report.

He hopes the situation will improve in the second quarter or after the next general election, provided that there is no political violence then.

Since the weather has cleared up, THAI Airways is resuming service to Koh Samui, with additional four round-trip flights to Bangkok to accommodate those who are still stranded.

Some 600 passengers are reportedly waiting to leave the island.

In addition, the company is organizing the 'TG Clean for its Green' campaign to promote environmental conservation.

The campaign will consist of the Mr. & Ms. Recycle Competition, for those who have the best idea on how to use recycled materials as clothes, accessories, cleaning tools, and on-board equipment.

-- Tan Network 2011-04-01

[livil]

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However, Piyasawat admitted that the move has not fully made up for the company's lost revenue, as Japanese tourists accounted for a large percentage of THAI's passengers

He indicated that since the crisis, the company has been losing five percent in daily revenue

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5 % doesnnot seems that large to me

[EvilDrSomkid]

This article is all over the place. What a mess of a release. Sh!t journalism again.

[Soi Sauce]

<deleted> has possible future politicalviolence got to do with currentbreveniues.

Just another son of someone mouthing off again.

[asiawatcher]

This article is all over the place. What a mess of a release. Sh!t journalism again.

Only the Nation LOL