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  • AutomotiveWhy boarding is on the left side of the plane

    Why boarding is on the left side of the plane

    Ever wondered why you always board a plane from the left side? This seemingly trivial detail is actually steeped in aviation tradition and practicality. As you step onto the aircraft, you’re participating in a practice that dates back to the early days of flying, when aviation pioneers established conventions that continue to shape modern air travel. By delving into the…

  • World NewsOptical illusion on plane goes viral as passenger shares baffling photo

    Optical illusion on plane goes viral as passenger shares baffling photo

    A passenger’s perplexing experience aboard an aeroplane, where a seemingly vigilant gaze from the seat in front turned out to be a mere optical illusion, has gone viral, captivating social media users and generating widespread amusement. Kisha Kitchen, while travelling by plane, noticed something peculiar about the passenger seated ahead on the right. It appeared as though she was being…

  • Aviation NewsAlaska Airlines grounds fleet of Boeing 737-9 after in-flight incident (video)

    Alaska Airlines grounds fleet of Boeing 737-9 after in-flight incident (video)

    Alaska Airlines grounded its entire fleet of Boeing 737-9 aircraft following a mid-air incident where part of one plane fell off in-flight, causing an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. The incident, which occurred shortly after take-off, resulted in severe cabin pressure changes due to a hole but did not result in any serious injuries. The plane was at an altitude…

  • Thailand NewsGrab cross-border delivery of chicken rice on TikTok revealed as hoax

    Grab cross-border delivery of chicken rice on TikTok revealed as hoax

    A Green-clad Grab delivery worker hopping on a plane to Singapore to transport a customer’s chicken rice order in Thailand turned out to be a hoax. A TikTok video depicting the scenario went viral, with a spokesperson for Grab Singapore confirming to The Straits Times that the video was created independently by a public individual, and the featured delivery partner…

  • Aviation NewsBird collision delays Thai Vietjet flight, 159 passengers affected at Khon Kaen Airport

    Bird collision delays Thai Vietjet flight, 159 passengers affected at Khon Kaen Airport

    A Thai Vietjet flight at Khon Kaen International Airport was disrupted after a bird collided with the aircraft’s engine, causing delays for 159 passengers. The incident occurred while the plane was parked, awaiting passengers for the VZ215 service from Khon Kaen to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The bird, reportedly an owl, struck the right engine of the parked aircraft at around 7.35pm,…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways plane collides with EVA Air aircraft on Tokyo Haneda runway

    Thai Airways plane collides with EVA Air aircraft on Tokyo Haneda runway

    A Thai Airways flight TG683 collided with an EVA Air flight BR189 on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, causing no reported injuries. Approximately 260 people were on the Thai airline, while approximately 200 were aboard the EVA Air aircraft. Thai Airways explained that the incident occurred when the plane was moving toward taxiway L15. The winglet on the right…

  • Transport NewsPlane PA system emits moans ‘between an orgasm and vomiting’

    Plane PA system emits moans ‘between an orgasm and vomiting’

    If you are a frequent flyer, you are probably used to tuning out the plane PA system. You know how to fasten your safety belt and put on an oxygen mask, right? But what if it was entirely different – and extremely awkward – sounds coming over the PA? A passenger recorded a now-viral video on a flight from Los…

  • World NewsUnexplained plane mysteriously sitting in a field in Bali

    Unexplained plane mysteriously sitting in a field in Bali

    In a strange story out of Bali, locals are trying to figure out the origin of a Boeing 737 plane that appeared in a field. The abandoned plane mysteriously showed up in a field in a limestone quarry by Pandawa Beach, a popular beach on the posh southern tip of the island. So far no one has come forward to…

  • TravelTravel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Travel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Thailand is an ideal country to travel to on a budget, especially when it comes to booking flights. Slightly larger than Spain, flying cross this tropical country is a breeze, ensuring short flights and cheap prices. Meanwhile, Thailand’s central location makes it the perfect launching pad for exploring Southeast Asia, with neighbouring Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to the east and…

  • TravelTravel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Travel Tips: Top low-cost airlines for Thailand 2022

    Thailand is an ideal country to travel to on a budget, especially when it comes to booking flights. Slightly larger than Spain, flying cross this tropical country is a breeze, ensuring short flights and cheap prices. Meanwhile, Thailand’s central location makes it the perfect launching pad for exploring Southeast Asia, with neighbouring Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to the east and…

  • SponsoredSiam Seaplane makes getting to your destination so much easier

    Siam Seaplane makes getting to your destination so much easier

    Sponsored Article There’s an innovative new company that is going to drastically reduce the time required to get to your holiday destination and get to those hard to get to beach resorts in the Land of Smiles. Siam Seaplane will offer Thailand’s first premium amphibious seaplane service, providing faster, easier and seamless access to waterfront locations such as resorts, and…

  • World NewsMalaysia removes ban on Boeing 737 MAX following improvements to aircraft

    Malaysia removes ban on Boeing 737 MAX following improvements to aircraft

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has removed a ban on operating Boeing’s 737 MAX passenger jet that was in place for over 2 years, the CAAM said in a statement today. Previously, there had been a moratorium on using the aircraft since March 2019 following 2 fatal crashes. CAAM dropped the ban as it released a new safety directive…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Southern floods, Face mask fines, Thai Air Asia woes | January 8

    Thailand News Today | Southern floods, Face mask fines, Thai Air Asia woes | January 8

    Thousands of residents in Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat, in the very south of Thailand, have been evacuated from their homes due to flash flooding from nearly a week of almost continuous heavy rain. Local authorities say a total of 18,024 households across 19 districts have been impacted. In Yala, the Sai Buri River has burst its banks, flooding homes and…

  • Thailand News2020’s movers, shakers and influences (that weren’t Covid) | VIDEO

    2020’s movers, shakers and influences (that weren’t Covid) | VIDEO

    2020 The big events, the winners and the losers 2020 has been one of the most disruptive years in history, certainly for anyone that has lived since the great depression and the world wars. But although Covid-19 has been the big headline for the year, there has still been highlights and big news in all fields. Some of these big…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Bangkok protests, Special Tourist Visa, Prisoners slippery escape | October 16

    Thailand News Today | Bangkok protests, Special Tourist Visa, Prisoners slippery escape | October 16

    Thailand news on The Thaiger. Posted daily around 5pm, Thai Time. Hosted by Tim Newton. Train-car collision kills 1, second fatal railway crossing incident this week A passenger train collided with a car, killing a woman and injuring 2 others at a railway crossing in Phetchaburi’s Khao Yai district last night. At last night’s incident, police found the Toyota Vios…

  • Covid-19 News8 killed as Medevac plane crashes in Manila – VIDEO

    8 killed as Medevac plane crashes in Manila – VIDEO

    “Unfortunately, no passenger survived the accident.” A plane evacuating a Covid-19 coronavirus patient exploded during takeoff in the Philippine capital of Manila on Sunday, killing all eight passengers and crew. The victims included an American and a Canadian. The plane, owned by a Philippine-registered charter service Lionair, was bound for Japan. It burst into flames at the end of the runway…