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Retail Asia28/09/2023

The India-Thailand air connectivity is set to receive another boost, with Thai AirAsia announcing a new service from Bangkok to Guwahati in the northeast region of India. The airline already has a significant presence in the country, currently flying to six destinations from Bangkok. The new service will provide a more convenient connection to passengers […]

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Retail Asia23/03/2021

Thai Airways International Plc is challenging some US$7.4 billion in claims from dozens of aircraft lessors and engine service provider Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, saying it is not liable for the monies because they concern future expenses and were incurred after the airline received bankruptcy protection from a Bangkok court. Thailand’s flag carrier, which is undergoing […]

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Retail Asia25/02/2021

Thai Airways says it has cut around 240 executive positions as part of its bankruptcy restructuring process. The airline said: “The number of executive positions has been reduced from 740 to about 500”, also confirming that the number of supervisory levels would go from eight to five to increase efficiency. Thai Airways, like most of […]

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Retail Asia18/02/2021

Many countries have closed their international borders, and many impose lots of restrictions that makes travel almost impossible. Airlines currently do not need an extensive fleet of wide-body aircraft to carry passengers across oceans and continents. In fact, the majority of the airlines have temporarily parked their biggest planes in the desert, others are making […]

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Retail Asia22/01/2021

Thai Airways acting president Chansin Treenuchagron claims the airline is still on schedule with its debt rehabilitation plan. Thai Airways has until February 2nd to submit its plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court in Thailand after it was granted a one-month extension. In an attempt to save Thailand’s national airline from going under, the country’s […]

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Retail Asia24/12/2020

Proving the ‘flights to nowhere’ trend is taking off, Thai Airways has given religious tourists a bird’s-eye view of 99 holy places across Thailand. Olivia Palamountain reports. Led by “celebrity fortune-teller and religion history expert” Dr Khata Chinbunchon at the end of November, the “Thai Magical Flying Experience Campaign” from Thai Airways gave Buddhists the chance to see […]

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Retail Asia20/11/2020

Embattled Thai Airways has put up its entire Boeing 747 and its 777-200/300 fleet up for sale, as it aims to raise cash amid a long-drawn business rehabilitation process. The Star Alliance carrier disclosed on its aircraft trading website that 34 aircraft from its fleet will be put up for sale. Of these, 10 are […]

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Retail Asia04/11/2020

After a major slowdown in both international and domestic travel due to coronavirus travel restrictions, Thai Airways is now offering flights to and from 7 international destinations over the next 2 months, according to the airline’s chief executive Wiwat Piyawirot. These flights are “semi-commercial.” Wiwat says return flights are intended for Thais returning home from […]

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Retail Asia29/09/2020

Thai Airways is opening up its Boeing and Airbus flight simulators to the public this October in its latest bid to boost business amid the drop in travel demand due to the coronavirus crisis. As part of the airline’s “Thai Flying Experience and Beyond” project, customers will get to enter a mock cockpit of an […]

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Retail Asia28/10/2019

Financially struggling Thai Airways is eyeing 8% in passenger growth by year’s end as it plans to launch new routes. Nond Kalinta, Vice President of Sales at Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) told the media the airline’s financial situation is likely to improve. The airline’s debts by the end of the year will […]

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Retail Asia11/10/2019

Thai Airways is very pleased to announce the launch of its 6th weekly non-stop flight Bangkok – Brussels – Bangkok every Monday. As from 28th of October 2019, THAI will operate 6 non-stop flights per week on the route Brussels – Bangkok and return, all operated by Airbus A350-900 including Royal Silk Class (Business) and […]

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Retail Asia24/05/2019

Thai Airways International has recognized the airlines’ long-serving staff with certificates at a ceremony to mark the 59th anniversary. Thai Airways president, Sumeth Damrongchaitham, presided over a ceremony to present certificates and souvenirs to staff who have completed 35 years and 25 years of service with the national airline. The certificates were also given to […]

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Retail Asia29/04/2019

Thai Airways is making significant changes to its Royal Orchid Plus frequent flyer program from October 1 2019, affecting how miles are both earned and redeemed on Thai Airways and Star Alliance flights across the globe. On the one hand, business class and first class passengers travelling with Thai Airways stand to earn more miles […]

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Retail Asia06/12/2018

Thai Airways International (THAI), the flagship carrier airline of Thailand, has selected Worldpay, Inc. (NYSE: WP; LSE: WPY) as its international payments partner, as it targets overseas growth. To support its sustainable growth strategy, THAI needed an experienced partner to help it manage the complexities of cross-border payments and optimise the online booking journey across […]

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Retail Asia23/10/2018

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AirAsia will launch four-time weekly direct flights between Colombo and Bangkok from December 14, with a special promotional fare, an airline press release said. Operated by Thai AirAsia (flight code FD), this direct route to Bangkok in Thailand will be the airline group’s second connection from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport which includes direct route to […]

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Retail Asia16/10/2018

Thai Airways has extended its long-standing cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in France. The new agreement covers cargo, mail and express handling at airports across France and extends the business relationship between the two companies to 35 years. WFS will also provide cargo security services and trucking operations between regional airports and […]

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Retail Asia02/07/2018

AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited together with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited launched the “Wonderful Autumn in Japan” campaign to offer privileges for AEON Royal Orchid Plus World Mastercard and AEON Royal Orchid Plus Platinum cardholders, 10 prizes of Japan tour package with 2 seats of Thai Airways tickets worth over 2 […]

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Retail Asia18/05/2018

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Recently, Mr.Kiyoyasu Asanuma (Middle), Managing Director of AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited and Mrs.Priyasiri Juathes (2nd from left), Vice President of Product and Guest Experience Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited together with Mr.Donald Ong (2nd from right), Country Manager Thailand and Myanmar, Mastercard launched, “AEON Royal Orchid Plus World Mastercard” […]

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Retail Asia14/05/2018

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AEON, in cooperation with Thai Airways, launches “AEON Royal Orchid Plus World Mastercard” with the concept of ‘Enjoy the World of Travelling Freedom’, offering the ultimate in travel experiences and superior customer benefits for both business people and jetsetters. It’s estimated there will be more than 5,000 new AEON cardholders this year. Mr. Kiyoyasu Asanuma, […]

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Retail Asia10/04/2018

The ban was explained on Friday by the airline’s director of security and flight standard division, Flight Lieutenant Pratthana Pattanasirim. Thai Airways received two new 787-9 Dreamliners in September, which included brand new Zodiac Cirrus seats for their Royal Silk business class in a more spacious 1-2-1 configuration. The seats convert to a fully flat bed and allow privacy and […]

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