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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Thai Airways partners with airlines to boost US tourism, drops direct flight plans
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) has reaffirmed its readiness to attract American tourists to Thailand through collaboration with airline partners, despite shelving plans for direct flights to the United States. THAI CEO Chai Eamsiri explained that the Federal Aviation Administration has recently upgraded Thailand's aviation safety rating from Category 2 (CAT2) to Category 1 (CAT1), placing it among countries that meet international aviation standards. As a result, Thai airlines are once again permitted to operate direct flights to US airspace. However, after conducting a feasibility study on resuming direct flights to the United States, THAI found the long-haul routes to be economically unviable due to the substantial fuel costs involved. Additionally, return flights from the US would require a reduction of more than 100 passenger seats, while cargo transport would be severely restricted due to fuel constraints limiting payload capacity. "From past flight data, THAI operated in the US market for over a decade, but consistently recorded losses. Even after adjusting strategies, including stopovers, profitability remained elusive,' he said. 'The long distances to destinations like Los Angeles and New York—requiring 17-hour flights—result in high operational costs. Today, after reassessment, we concluded that resuming direct flights would remain financially impractical." Chai further noted that despite direct flights being discontinued, THAI still maintains a presence in the American market. Currently, 30 per cent of its revenue comes from European travellers, followed by Asia, while the US market remains promising. By leveraging partnerships with six American airlines that operate within the region, THAI has managed to sustain revenue growth in the US market, he affirmed. - The Nation/ANN
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
NYT Mini Crossword today for May 29: Clues and full answers revealed
The NYT Mini Crossword may only take a few minutes to complete, but it continues to offer a rewarding mix of learning and fun. Whether it's your morning wake-up or evening cooldown, today's clues kept players sharp — and coming back for more. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Daily Ritual for Puzzle Fans NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Across Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 1 Across: A language commonly heard in Bangkok (Hint: Ends in "I") 5 Across: A well-known sports shoe brand (Hint: Begins with "A") 6 Across: A language family encompassing Swahili (Hint: Begins with "B") 7 Across: Origin of words like 'pajama' and 'khaki' (Hint: Ends in "U") 8 Across: Just a drop of Manhattan, perhaps (Hint: Ends in "P") NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Down 1 Down: Historic rulers of Russia (Hint: Ends in "S") 2 Down: The third most spoken language globally after English and Mandarin (Hint: Starts with "H") 3 Down: To misbehave (Hint: Begins with "A") 4 Down: A university near Des Moines (Hint: Ends in "U") 5 Down: Capitalized pair with 'Dhabi' (Hint: Ends in "U") NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 29, 2025 1 Across: THAI 5 Across: ASICS 6 Across: BANTU 7 Across: URDU 8 Across: SIP 1 Down: TSARS 2 Down: HINDI 3 Down: ACTUP 4 Down: ISU 5 Down: ABU Puzzle Highlights Language and Culture FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? How does the Mini Crossword differ from the full NYT Crossword? For thousands of puzzle enthusiasts, the day would be incomplete without a brief but engaging mental warm-up offered by The New York Times' Mini Crossword. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the compact puzzle once again tested the agility of word lovers with clever clues spread across a 5x5 grid. Below, we break down the NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for today's edition, giving players a helping hand — or confirming what they already The Crossword remains The New York Times' flagship word game, accessible to subscribers, the Mini Crossword — available freely and reset each day at 10 p.m. — continues to attract a dedicated many, it accompanies daily staples like Wordle, Connections, and Strands, forming part of a daily ritual of digital puzzle leaned heavily into linguistic clues, with a strong international flavour, challenging solvers to think across geography and history. Whether you're stuck on a single clue or curious about what you missed, the solutions are broken down into Across and Down categories diving into the complete answers, here's a round of NYT crossword clues , as per a report by Parade magazine, for those who prefer solving with just a nudge:For vertical entries, here are the corresponding hints, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine:What stood out in today's edition was the diversity of linguistic references — from THAI and URDU to HINDI and BANTU — showcasing the NYT Mini's penchant for weaving global knowledge into concise, approachable puzzles. Even the wordplay in SIP offered a subtle twist, hinting at both drink size and New York's iconic cocktail NYT Mini Crossword is a condensed version of The New York Times' larger crossword puzzle, featuring a 5x5 grid and quick clues designed to be solved in just a few minutes. It is free to access and resets daily at 10 p.m. the full crossword is a more complex and time-consuming puzzle typically reserved for subscribers, the Mini Crossword is shorter, quicker, and freely available. It serves as a daily warm-up for many word game fans.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
nyt crossword clues: NYT Mini Crossword today for May 29: Clues and full answers revealed
A Daily Ritual for Puzzle Fans NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Across 1 Across: A language commonly heard in Bangkok (Hint: Ends in "I") 5 Across: A well-known sports shoe brand (Hint: Begins with "A") 6 Across: A language family encompassing Swahili (Hint: Begins with "B") 7 Across: Origin of words like 'pajama' and 'khaki' (Hint: Ends in "U") 8 Across: Just a drop of Manhattan, perhaps (Hint: Ends in "P") NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Down ADVERTISEMENT 1 Down: Historic rulers of Russia (Hint: Ends in "S") 2 Down: The third most spoken language globally after English and Mandarin (Hint: Starts with "H") 3 Down: To misbehave (Hint: Begins with "A") 4 Down: A university near Des Moines (Hint: Ends in "U") 5 Down: Capitalized pair with 'Dhabi' (Hint: Ends in "U") NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 29, 2025 1 Across: THAI 5 Across: ASICS 6 Across: BANTU 7 Across: URDU 8 Across: SIP 1 Down: TSARS 2 Down: HINDI 3 Down: ACTUP 4 Down: ISU 5 Down: ABU Puzzle Highlights Language and Culture FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? ADVERTISEMENT How does the Mini Crossword differ from the full NYT Crossword? For thousands of puzzle enthusiasts, the day would be incomplete without a brief but engaging mental warm-up offered by The New York Times' Mini Crossword. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the compact puzzle once again tested the agility of word lovers with clever clues spread across a 5x5 grid. Below, we break down the NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for today's edition, giving players a helping hand — or confirming what they already The Crossword remains The New York Times' flagship word game, accessible to subscribers, the Mini Crossword — available freely and reset each day at 10 p.m. — continues to attract a dedicated many, it accompanies daily staples like Wordle, Connections, and Strands, forming part of a daily ritual of digital puzzle leaned heavily into linguistic clues, with a strong international flavour, challenging solvers to think across geography and history. Whether you're stuck on a single clue or curious about what you missed, the solutions are broken down into Across and Down categories diving into the complete answers, here's a round of NYT crossword clues , as per a report by Parade magazine, for those who prefer solving with just a nudge:For vertical entries, here are the corresponding hints, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine:What stood out in today's edition was the diversity of linguistic references — from THAI and URDU to HINDI and BANTU — showcasing the NYT Mini's penchant for weaving global knowledge into concise, approachable puzzles. Even the wordplay in SIP offered a subtle twist, hinting at both drink size and New York's iconic cocktail NYT Mini Crossword is a condensed version of The New York Times' larger crossword puzzle, featuring a 5x5 grid and quick clues designed to be solved in just a few minutes. It is free to access and resets daily at 10 p.m. the full crossword is a more complex and time-consuming puzzle typically reserved for subscribers, the Mini Crossword is shorter, quicker, and freely available. It serves as a daily warm-up for many word game fans.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword today for May 29: Clues and full answers revealed
For thousands of puzzle enthusiasts, the day would be incomplete without a brief but engaging mental warm-up offered by The New York Times ' Mini Crossword. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the compact puzzle once again tested the agility of word lovers with clever clues spread across a 5x5 grid. Below, we break down the NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for today's edition, giving players a helping hand — or confirming what they already know. A Daily Ritual for Puzzle Fans While The Crossword remains The New York Times ' flagship word game, accessible to subscribers, the Mini Crossword — available freely and reset each day at 10 p.m. — continues to attract a dedicated following. For many, it accompanies daily staples like Wordle , Connections , and Strands , forming part of a daily ritual of digital problem-solving. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo Today's puzzle leaned heavily into linguistic clues, with a strong international flavour, challenging solvers to think across geography and history. Whether you're stuck on a single clue or curious about what you missed, the solutions are broken down into Across and Down categories below. NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Across Before diving into the complete answers, here's a round of NYT crossword clues , as per a report by Parade magazine, for those who prefer solving with just a nudge: Live Events 1 Across: A language commonly heard in Bangkok (Hint: Ends in "I") 5 Across: A well-known sports shoe brand (Hint: Begins with "A") 6 Across: A language family encompassing Swahili (Hint: Begins with "B") 7 Across: Origin of words like 'pajama' and 'khaki' (Hint: Ends in "U") 8 Across: Just a drop of Manhattan, perhaps (Hint: Ends in "P") NYT Mini Crossword Clues: Down For vertical entries, here are the corresponding hints, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine: 1 Down: Historic rulers of Russia (Hint: Ends in "S") 2 Down: The third most spoken language globally after English and Mandarin (Hint: Starts with "H") 3 Down: To misbehave (Hint: Begins with "A") 4 Down: A university near Des Moines (Hint: Ends in "U") 5 Down: Capitalized pair with 'Dhabi' (Hint: Ends in "U") NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 29, 2025 Across Answers: 1 Across: THAI 5 Across: ASICS 6 Across: BANTU 7 Across: URDU 8 Across: SIP Down Answers: 1 Down: TSARS 2 Down: HINDI 3 Down: ACTUP 4 Down: ISU 5 Down: ABU Puzzle Highlights Language and Culture What stood out in today's edition was the diversity of linguistic references — from THAI and URDU to HINDI and BANTU — showcasing the NYT Mini's penchant for weaving global knowledge into concise, approachable puzzles. Even the wordplay in SIP offered a subtle twist, hinting at both drink size and New York's iconic cocktail culture. FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? The NYT Mini Crossword is a condensed version of The New York Times' larger crossword puzzle, featuring a 5x5 grid and quick clues designed to be solved in just a few minutes. It is free to access and resets daily at 10 p.m. ET. How does the Mini Crossword differ from the full NYT Crossword? While the full crossword is a more complex and time-consuming puzzle typically reserved for subscribers, the Mini Crossword is shorter, quicker, and freely available. It serves as a daily warm-up for many word game fans.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: May 21, 2025
Twenty-seven years after Indonesia emerged from the shadow of authoritarian rule, the nation now stands at a crossroads, as it reaches what some pro-democracy advocates describe as 'the end of political reform', marked by the dismantling of democratic institutions and the return of authoritarian tendencies. President Prabowo Subianto has appointed two new top officials to lead tax and customs agencies amid a sharp decline in state revenue during the first four months of 2025. Bimo Wijayanto, a senior bureaucrat at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, will replace Suryo Utomo as Director General of Taxes. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Djaka Budi Utama, currently serving as secretary of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), has been tapped to lead the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, replacing Askolani. The Health Ministry on Monday launched vaccination education tools based on the country's 'Pink Book' to raise awareness of immunisation and improve understanding of vaccines among low-literacy and diverse ethnic communities. 2. NEW LAO-THAI BRIDGE TO RAISE TRADE -- VIENTIANE TIMES A 1,350-metre bridge linking Bolikhamxay province in Laos and Bueng Kan province in Thailand across the Mekong River will be opened at the end of 2025. It will boost travel and deepen trade between the two neighbours in the Greater Mekong Subregion. MYANMAR 1. SAC READY TO TRANSFER POWER TO NEW GOVERNMENT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said the current government will hand over the state responsibilities to the party that wins the elections. The administration is planning to hold a nationwide elections later this year. SINGAPORE 1. SQ321 INCIDENT: ONE YEAR ON, PASSENGERS RECALL HOW EXTREME TURBULENCE UPENDED THEIR LIVES -- THE STRAITS TIMES It has been six months since giving birth to her second child in November 2024, but Ms Saw Rong still cannot carry the baby girl. 2. SINGAPORE CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE, RESUMPTION OF AID AS GAZA VIOLENCE ESCALATES -- CNA Singapore on Tuesday (May 20) called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as Israel intensified attacks across the territory. THAILAND 1. THAI BUSINESS LEADERS URGE POLITICAL STABILITY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO REVIVE ECONOMY -- THE NATION The Thai business sector is increasingly concerned about the nation's political instability, fearing it could erode investor confidence and further weaken the already fragile economy. 2. PM BACKS HOLD ON HANDOUT -- BANGKOK POST Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has defended the government's decision to postpone the third phase of the 10,000-baht handout programme, saying uncontrollable circumstances made it impossible to implement it. VIETNAM 1. MACRON'S VIETNAM VISIT WILL ELEVATE BILATERAL TIES -- VIETNAM NEWS French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse will visit Vietnam from May 25-27 which is expected to further deepen their 50-year-old bilateral ties. Macron is visiting on the invitation of State President Luong Cuong. 2. UNIFORM E-TICKETING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORT -- VIETNAMPLUS Hanoi will implement an integrated e-ticket system on September 2 that will eliminate the current fragmented automated ticketing system across various transport models. This will promote non-cash transactions, transparent and friendly public transport. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
