This file photo shows aircrafts of AirAsia group at Don Mueang International Airport in September 2019. Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X are among seven Thai airlines seeking state help to weather the coronavirus crisis.
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seven Thai airlines are seeking a combined 24 billion baht (US$770 million) in low interest loans and other support measures, the government said on Friday, joining carriers across the world in requesting state help to weather the coronavirus crisis.
Airline executives made the request to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, aiming to maintain liquidity and avoid layoffs, the government said in a statement.
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