Tassapon Bijleveld

King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia.The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…

Thai AirAsia experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015.The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier handled 3.7 million passengers in the three-month period,…

Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector.The company held an open meeting at the Stock…

Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch three new domestic routes on the same day in 2015.On 9 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will add twice daily flights to Nan and Loei in…

AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou.Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…

AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…

Thai AirAsia will now enable its customers to purchase tickets in 7-11.The low-cost carrier has joined forces with Counter Service to allow flights to be booked and paid for at any…

Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…

AirAsia will become the first low-cost carrier to operate flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat.From 1 October 2013, the airline's Thai subsidiary will…

Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client. In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…

AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors. From 16 November 2012,…

AirAsia has launched a new service offering transfers to five of Thailand's most popular resort islands. Passengers are now able to book transfer services to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi…

AirAsia has confirmed plans to boost its services between Thailand and Myanmar. The low-cost carrier will offer four weekly flights (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) between…

AirAsia has confirmed that it will transfer all Bangkok operations to the city's Don Mueang International Airport by 1 October 2012. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that the…

Thai AirAsia’s initial public offering (IPO) got underway today (23 May). The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier has priced its shares at THB3.70 (US$0.12) each. With 1,212.5 million shares on…