Star honoured for sixth time in a row
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Star Alliance was voted Best Airline Alliance at the Business Traveller Awards in London last week for the sixth consecutive time.
Christopher Korenke, Star Alliance vice president commercial, said: “Receiving an award in one of the world’s most competitive aviation markets, the United Kingdom, for six consecutive years is a real achievement.
B5 diesel coming
The Energy Ministry will introduce B5 diesel (5-per-cent biodiesel) nationwide to replace B4 diesel from October 21 to December 31 to promote the fuel and help shore up the declining price of fresh palm fruits.
The move will boost palm-oil use by 5,000 tonnes per month from the present 43,000 tonnes, Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said.
