Thai Airways posts loss in high season, signaling bad year ahead

Profitability hit by tough competition and fall in trade due to U.S.-China tensions

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Thai Airways reported an operating loss for the quarter ended March, hit by intense competition with other airlines including low-cost carriers. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- National carrier Thai Airways International reported on Thursday an operating loss for the quarter ended March, boding ill for its annual results.

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