Thai Airways has reported a second-quarter net loss of THB7.7 billion ($241 million), reduced from a net loss of THB8.4 billion in Q2 2013.The airline attributed its continued negative performance to the ongoing political unrest that has resulted in a marked decline in foreign tourism. It said the number of foreign tourists arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang international airports was down 22.6% year-on-year.In addition, the airline faces intense competition from the region’s low-cost sector. Total operating revenue for the quarter was THB42.8 billion, down 9.2% year-on-year. Second-quarter operating losses deepened to THB6.4 billion from THB2.9 billion in Q2

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