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Thai Airways Moves Ahead With 10 Billion Baht Aircraft Maintenance Hub at U-Tapao Airport

Thai Airways International has confirmed plans to invest 10 billion baht in a major maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at U-Tapao Airport within the Eastern Economic Corridor. The project will occupy 210 rai under a 50-year lease and is designed to service up to 90 aircraft annually, supporting efforts to strengthen Thailand's position as a regional aviation center.
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Thailand Cancels Stalled Amata–Taiwan University Project in Shift Toward More Rigorous Project Oversight
Thailand Advances Consumer Protection Bill to Strengthen Liability for Defective Products
Thailand Prioritizes TH-AI Passport Project to Modernize Government Services and Fight Corruption
Bangkok Hosts Women's Volleyball Nations League as Thailand Expands Sports Tourism Strategy
DuPont Selects Bangkok to Launch New Industrial Safety Technology for Southeast Asia
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Travels to Russia to Expand Economic and Energy Cooperation
Thai Depositary Receipt Market Expands as Investors Seek Exposure to Global Artificial Intelligence Themes
Indian Wedding Tourism Generates More Than Eight Billion Baht Along Thailand's Andaman Coast
Phuket Airport Launches Automated Passport Control Channels for Departing Passengers
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