NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

1 September 2023

The Moving of International Flight Operations to Passenger Terminal 2 (T2)

The Moving of International Flight Operations to Passenger Terminal 2 (T2) at Bangalore has been postponed until further notice.

29 June 2023

THAI Welcomes A320 to its Fleet

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently welcomed four Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet in response to growing travel demand of customers.

21 June 2023

THAI Voted on Top Ten List for World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew and for Best Airline Staff in Asia by Skytrax

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was voted 8th place for World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew and 9th place for Best Airline Staff in Asia at the Skytrax 2023 World Airline

24 April 2023

The 16th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC)

Thai Airways International and Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to sponsor the 16th WCEC, which will be held from 24-26 June 2023 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

29 November 2022

THAI, THAI Smile and VFS Global Facilitate e-Visa On Arrival Process for Inbound Passengers

Mr. Suvadhana Sibunruang, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mr. Kaushik Ghosh, Head – Australasia, VFS Global, recently signed cooperation agreement under the project of e-Visa On Arrival (e-VOA) to facilitate its process for THAI and THA

COVID-19 : TRAVEL INFORMATION

Due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and the spread of infection to several countries

oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance support a globally harmonised approach to health testing to build a framework of trust

World’s airline alliances join together to call on international governments to act quickly to adopt testing protocols and digital health pass technology to reopen

01 October 2020

GST REFUNDS

Refund of K3 till 30th September 2020 for tickets issued during April 2019- March 2020

The Central Bankruptcy Court granted THAI’s business reorganization petition and appointed the planners

Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Director and Acting President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), revealed that the Central Bankruptcy Court granted THAI’s business reorganization

03 September 2020

THAI Receives IOSA Certificate

Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), received the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certificate

Last Day of the Examination of THAI Business Rehabilitation Petition set by the Central Bankruptcy Court

The Central Bankruptcy Court set the last day for the examination of the business rehabilitation petition of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI).

20 August 2020

THAI Presents Information to the Central Bankruptcy Court on the Second Day

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) presented the information and witnesses to testify before the Central Bankruptcy Court on the second day of the examination of the business rehabilitation petition.

17 August 2020

THAI Presents Information to Support its Business Rehabilitation Petition and Nominated Planners to the Court

The Central Bankruptcy Court has commenced the proceedings for business reorganization of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI).

09 August 2020

THAI and THAI Smile are the First Thai Carriers to Receive Amazing Thailand SHA Logo

Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mrs. Netnapang Thirawas, Chief Executive Officer, Customer Services, THAI Smile Airways, received the Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration (SHA) Logo

19 May 2020

THAI Operates as Usual While Implementing Reform Plan Under Law

Mr. Chakkrit Parapuntakul, Second Vice Chairman and Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said the Thai Cabinet approved the reform plan for THAI which will be

24 March 2020

THAI Prepares to Temporarily Cancel Flights

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to the ongoing global outbreak of COVID-19, several countries in Europe and Asia has intensely increased preventive measures including screening by local Ministries of Public Health and Civil Aviation Organizations as well a

20 March 2020

Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Travelling to Thailand During COVIID-19 Pandemic

According to the Notification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand dated 19 March 2020

13 March 2020

Announcement on Temporary Suspension of Visa on Arrival (VoA) and Visa Exemption for Certain Countries/Territories

11 March 2020

Flexible Fare Rules - No Change Fees for New Bookings

In light of the recent worldwide developments, we understand how important it is for our customers to have greater flexibility when travelling.

28 January 2020

THAI and THAI Smile Issue Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV Preventive Measures

THAI’s primary concern is in the areas of passenger services and public hygiene, maintaining high standards of inflight cleanliness and ground services that includes passenger screening upon arrival and departure

09 March 2020

THAI Requires Health Certificate Clarifying No Risk of COVID-19 from Passengers Traveling from Disease Infected Zones in Following to CAAT Announcement

Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said that in reference to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announcement that all Thai airlines operating flights in the high risk areas which Ministry of Public Health announced that any t

13 January 2020

MT.Taal Volcano Eruption

Flight Information to/from Manila

THAI Wins The Best On Time Performance 2019 for International Flights Award from AIRNAV Indonesia

Mr. Suriya Sumnianghong (third from left), Airport Services Manager, Denpasar Indonesia, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)

30 September 2019

THAI Receives Three Suvarnabhumi Service Excellence (SSE) Awards 2019 at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Mrs. Manusnunt Sitthijirasin, Managing Director, Ground Customer Services Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently represented the Company to receive the Excellence Service Improvement Awards 2019 from Wing Commander Suthirawat Suwanawat, General Manager of Airp

27 September 2019

THAI Receives TTG Travel Hall of Fame Award

Mrs. Kulkanda B. Pokasem, (third from left), Director of Royal Orchid Holidays Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently received the TTG Travel Hall of Fame Award from Mr. Napintorn Srisunpang (second from left), Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports, at the 30th

06 September 2019

THAI Continues to Operate Regularly Scheduled Flights to Hong Kong

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) continues to operate regularly scheduled flights to and from Bangkok-Hong Kong and recommends that passengers arrive at the airport earlier than usual.

21 August 2019

THAI Warns Passengers Not to Bring 15-Inch MacBook Pro On Board

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that in accordance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations, passengers are not allowed to take older generation of 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops supplied by Apple Inc.

20 August 2019

AVIANCA BRASIL TO EXIT STAR ALLIANCE

FRANKFURT, Germany – 19 August 2019 –Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019.

01 July 2019

THAI Flights to Lahore and Islamabad Remain Cancelled Until 15 July 2019

Mr. Nond Kalinta, Vice President of Sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said that cancellation of THAI roundtrip flights from Bangkok-Lahore and Bangkok-Islamabad has been extended from 30 June 2019 until 15 July 2019

18 June 2019

THAI Wins Two Skytrax Awards 2019

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) received two Skytrax Awards for the World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa and the Best Airline Staff in Asia at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards Ceremony that was held at the Paris

01 June 2019

Ticketing Service Fee

With reference to IOC/DN/WP/pk/wt/112-19 dated March 29,2019 from BKKDN, Ticketing Service fee ( OB fee ) will be revised for ticket issuance by TG ATO/CTO and Thai Contact Center with effective from June 01,2019 onwards

22 FLIGHTS FROM DELHI W.E.F. 08JUNE 2019

With effect from 08th June 2019, Delhi will have 22 flights to Bangkok and beyond weekly. THAI offers 4 flights option from Delhi to Bangkok on Saturdays and 4 flights option from Bangkok to Delhi on Fridays.

13 May 2019

THAI and Central Group Launch International Boarding Pass Privilege Campaign

Mrs. Priyasiri Juathes (third from left), Vice President, Product and Guest Experience, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and Mr. Pichai Chirathivat (fourth from left), Managing Director, Central Trading Company Limited (Thailand)

08 May 2019

THAI and THAI Smile Win Three TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham (fifth from left), President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), received three TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2019 from Ms. Jane Lim (sixth from left), TripAdvisor Vice President of Business Operations & Strategy, Asia Pacific, and Ms. Jani

28 February 2019

THAI Provides Immediate Assistance to Stranded Passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) today provides immediate and all possible assistance to stranded passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport to transport them to their destinations.

29 January 2019

Immigration Bureau Cooperates with Airports Authority of Thailand, THAI, Thai Smile, and VFS Global to Provide Thailand E-Visa on Arrival Service to Tourists

General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, presided over the press conference to announce Thailand E-Visa on Arrival, for tourist convenience, along with Police Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakpal, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Mr. Nitinai Sirismatthakarn, President of

19 September 2018

GST update.

In reference to GST refund, please be advised that no refund of GST will be applicable if ticket is purchased during financial year 2017-18 and cancellation is done after 30th September 2018.

THAI Wins Three Skytrax Awards 2018

Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), received three Skytrax 2018 World Airline Awards as the World’s Best Economy Class, World’s Best Airline Lounge Spa, and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering.

16 July 2018

THAI Receives KATA Travel Agent Friendly Airline Award

Mr. Suttichoke Rodleechit (fifth from left), General Manager, Republic of Korea, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), received the Bronze Prize for the Travel Agent Friendly Airline Award

26 June 2018

New Restrictions on the carriage of powders in cabin from Australia

From 30 June 2018, passengers departing Australian airports internationally will be required to present all powders in their carry-on baggage separately for screening with restrictions in place limiting inorganic powders to volumes less than 350ml per passenger in the aircraft cabin.

THAI Increases Flight Frequencies To Tokyo (Narita)

THAI Increases Flight Frequencies To Tokyo (Narita).

THAI Launches LIVE TV on Board to Enable News and Sports Broadcast Programs

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) received approval from the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Board to broadcast “LIVE TV on Board,

01 June 2018

THAI is Ready for GDPR.

THAI Holds Lucky Draw for THAI Customer Satisfaction Survey : TCSS

Mrs. Priyasiri Juathes (second from left), Vice President, Product and Guest Experience Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently presided over a lucky draw for passenger who traveled with THAI throughout 2017 and completed the THAI Customer Satisfaction S

04 May 2018

THAI Prepares to Serve Islamabad International Airport in Pakistan

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is prepared to provide flight operations to and from the newly constructed beginning 3 May 2018.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) implemented a rescheduling/rerouting fee waiver for the passengers

Thai Airways Launches Royal Orchid Plus Digital Card

THAI Issues Travel Waiver for Tickets Routed Bangkok-Brussels

THAI operates to Europe as normal

Government of India has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation ( ETA )

News - Government of India has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation ( ETA ) enabled Tourist Visa on Arrival facility for Foreigners across 43 Countries.

THAI Ranks First as Skytrax "World's Best Airline Lounges Spa Facility"

Thai Airways International Public Limited (THAI) placed first in the “World’s Best Airline Lounges Spa Facility" category by Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015.

Thai Airways International receive the “Asia’s Most Admired Brand 2014 - 2015”

Royal Orchid Plus Awards Remain at Current Levels

Royal Orchid Plus announces that there will be no changes to all current Award charts.

Important Notice on Passport Validity

New Departure Terminal at Mumbai

Information On New Terminal T2 Mumbai

flight schedule ex-India

Flight Schedules - From India 6 stations

STAR ALLIANCE Navigator Application goes Android

Users of Android mobile devices now have all travel related Star Alliance information at their fingertips. Thanks to the new Star Alliance Navigator App for Android, details of the wide-ranging Alliance services and benefits are now accessible at a touch of a button.

31 November 2018

THAI Signs MOU with Black Tie Service Company Limited

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Black Tie Service Company Limited to provide limousine services as well as Meet and Assist services to THAI customers to and from the airport.

09 November 2018

THAI Announces Third Quarter Results 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and its subsidiaries announced its operating results for the third quarter 2018 that had a total revenue of THB 47,953 million

02 November 2018

THAI Jointly Organizes Travel Agent Seminar in Abu Dhabi

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) jointly organized a Travel Agent Seminar at Dusit Thani Hotel in Abu Dhabi

25 October 2018

THAI Celebrates 45 Years of Flights to London with Gourmet Odyssey: Flights of Fancy

H.E. Mr. Pisanu Suvanajata (5th from left), Ambassador of Thailand to the United Kingdom, graciously attended Gourmet Odyssey: Flights of Fancy that was organized by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

25 October 2018

THAI Cooperates with China Southern Airlines to Boost Tourism to Thailand

Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas (left), Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), met with Mr. Wang Changshun (right), Chairman of China Southern Airlines, to discuss route network and tourism cooperation

18 October 2018

THAI Attends Presentation Ceremony of the Princess Srinagarindra Award 2018

Mrs. Suvimol Bualerd, THAI Executive Vice President of Human Resources, together with Mrs. Nathaya Beokhaimook (first left), THAI Vice President, VVIP/VIP Travel Management and Planning Department

17 October 2018

THAI Welcomes World No.3 Tennis Player

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently welcomed Mrs. Angelique Kerber (third from left), the world's No. 3 ranked tennis player, who traveled from Munich to Bangkok on board THAI flight TG925 and TG403 Bangkok to Singapore to compete in the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapor

17 October 2018

THAI Holds Six Senses Exhibition at Bangkok Art Biennale 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) organized a Six Senses installation art exhibition and discussion at the Bangkok Art Biennale 2018-BAB at Helix Garden, on the 5th Floor of Emquartier.

12 October 2018

THAI Joins Press Conference on the Princess Srinagarindra Award 2018

Mrs. Nathaya Beokhaimook (1st from left), Vice President, Travel Management and Planning Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), together with Associate Professor Dr. Tassana Boontong

11 October 2018

THAI Wins Travelport Best Performing Airlines Award 2017

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was awarded the Travelport Best Performing Airlines Award 2017 at the Travelport Solutions Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2018 in Singapore.

09 October 2018

THAI Participates in Thai Festival in Fukuoka

Mr. Swasdiart Panikabutr (second from left), General Manager, South Japan, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)

03 October 2018

Prime Minister and Cabinet Visit Lamphun to Support Secondary Cities and Travel on Thai Tiew Thai Package

Today (3 October 2018), Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and members of Cabinet traveled to Lamphun in support of secondary cities as part of the “Thai Tiew Thai”

02 October 2018

THAI Launches Michelin Star Street Food Prepared by Jay Fai for Royal Silk Class and Royal First Class Passengers

Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas (third from left), Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), together with Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo (fifth from left), THAI Senior Advisor, and Mrs. Varangkana Luerojvong (second from left)

28 September 2018

THAI Celebrates 30 Years of Flights to Bangkok-Nagoya

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrated 30 year of flights to Nagoya, Japan with a reception based on the theme “the World is Always New with THAI,”

27 September 2018

THAI Marks Oktoberfest 2018 with Special Inflight Meals

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will serve special inflight meals during Oktoberfest 2018, Germany’s largest beer festival.

21 September 2018

THAI Receives TTG Travel Hall of Fame Award

Mr. Krittaphon Chantalitanon (second from left), Vice President of Alliances and Commercial Strategy Department

21 September 2018

THAI and Lion Tour Taipei Sign MOU to Promote MICE Travel

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taipei travel agent, Lion Tour Service Company Limited, in purchasing of THAI round-trip air tickets on the Taipei-Bangkok

21 September 2018

Update on Flights to/from Osaka

THAI Resumes Normal Flight Operations on Bangkok-Osaka Route

20 September 2018

THAI Together with TAT, AOT, Krungthai Form Alliance for Thailand’s Sustainable Growth

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a panel discussion on “Power of State-Owned Enterprises, Synergy to Win,”

19 September 2018

THAI Celebrates Moon Festival with Special Desserts

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), will offer special desserts during the moon festival for THAI passengers who will travel on outbound flights from Bangkok to Hong Kong

14 September 2018

THAI Cancels Flights on Bangkok-Hong Kong Route that Affected by Typhoon Mangkhut.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has adjusted its roundtrip flight schedule on the route Bangkok-Hong Kong, which may be affected by Typhoon Mangkhut during 15-17 September 2018.

12 September 2018

THAI Executive Vice President of Operations Receives Exemplary Transport Award 2018

Squadron Leader Pongtorn Thepkanjana, Executive Vice President, Operations, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

11 September 2018

Royal Orchid Holidays Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Bangkok-Nagoya Route

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrates the 30th anniversary of operating flights from Bangkok to Nagoya with the launch of the Classic Nagoya

07 September 2018

Deputy Transport Minister Visits THAI

Seen in photo is Deputy Transport Minister Pairin Chuchotethavorn during his visit to Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to give a policy to THAI and to follow up on the company’s transformation plan.

06 September 2018

THAI and Rolls-Royce Collaborate on Trent XWB Engine Research and Development Program

Today (6 September 2018), Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Rolls-Royce held an opening ceremony to launch the THAI and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Engine Research and Development Testing Program, the first collaboration of this kind in the world.

05 September 2018

THAI Flights Bangkok-Osaka Still Cancels after Airport Closure

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced cancellation of flights on the Bangkok-Osaka routes on 5-11 September 2018.

04 September 2018

THAI Cancels Flights on Bangkok-Osaka Route Due to Kansai Airport Closure

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced to cancel its flights on Bangkok-Osaka routes, v.v. on 4-5 September, 2018 due to a temporary closure of Kansai Airport that was affected by Typhoon Jebi.

03 September 2018

THAI Cancels and Reschedules Flights from Bangkok to Japan v.v. Due to Typhoon Jebi

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced to cancel and reschedule its flights on Bangkok-Nagoya and Bangkok-Osaka routes, v.v. that will be affected by Typhoon Jebi on 4 September, 2018.

03 September 2018

THAI Welcomes Newly Appointed President

Today (3 September 2018), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a ceremony to welcome newly appointed president, Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, who began his first day as THAI’s President on 1 September 2018.

27 August 2018

THAI Visits SAGA HIMAT, Heavy Ion Cancer Treatment Center

Mr. Swasdiart Panikabutr, General Manager, South Japan, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently visited Mr. Makoto Kitamura

24 August 2018

THAI Welcomes Competitor Gold Medal in Asian Games 2018

Mrs. Pornkamol Amnucksoradeja, Deputy Director, Passenger Services, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently represented the company in welcoming Thailand’s Asian Games Gold Medalist for Taekwondo

23 August 2018

THAI Welcomes Aichi Prefecture Governor from Japan

Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), together with Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj (third from left), THAI Executive Vice President, Commercial, and Mr. Korakot Chatasingha (second from left), THAI Director, Thailand Region, welc

17 August 2018

THAI Holds Inflight Catering Midyear Conference

Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) presided over the opening of TG Inflight Catering Midyear Conference 2018.

15 August 2018

THAI Presents Tickets to Customer Satisfaction Survey (TCSS) Lucky Winner

Mr. Chetseni Dhanarajata (first from left), General Manager, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently represented the Company to present two roundtrip economy class tickets on the route Hong Kong