Thai Airways is encountering coronavirus-fuelled turbulence. Photo: Kyodo
Thai Airways is encountering coronavirus-fuelled turbulence. Photo: Kyodo

Why don’t Thais want to save Thai Airways from coronavirus tailspin?

  • Thailand’s national carrier is seeking a US$1.81 billion loan from the government, but the public is not so keen
  • Poor performances, financial mismanagement and alleged corruption have weakened trust in what was once the ‘pride of the nation’

Thai Airways is encountering coronavirus-fuelled turbulence. Photo: Kyodo
Thai Airways is encountering coronavirus-fuelled turbulence. Photo: Kyodo
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