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12 November 2024

Seamless Travel Support with THAI Global Call Center

Experience seamless contact and convenient service with the THAI Global Call Center (GCC), available 24/7 for all your travel needs.

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.

22 April 2022

Rule of The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand on Measures for International Flight Operations during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation B.E. 2564

“Passenger shall wear medical/fabric mask at all times while on board except for necessary or emergency situation.” *Ensure the smooth and safety flights while flying with us. THAI has maintained a strict levels of hygiene in every flight as our top priority to provide a safe environment onboard fo

04 October 2021

Contact information and opening hours

Our office cannot accept visitors at the moment, but you can contact us via email or on social media.

20 September 2021

Information for flights in September and October

Some of our flights will be routed to come from Copenhagen to Stockholm and then onwards to Bangkok

12 October 2021

Travel requirements for Thailand

When travelling it is important to know what rules apply. For your convenience, please see below link for travel requirements to Thailand. The link is to the Thai Embassy and the site is updated continuously.

14 September 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 February 2021

Several flights are cancelled between Scandinavia - Thailand

Many of our flights are cancelled between 01 April 2020 - 01 October 2021

01st of August 2020

Information regarding coronavirus

THAI informs passengers regarding coronavirus.

06 March 2020

Book THAI flights with confidence - flexible rules!

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

19 Februari 2020

Temporary change of aircraft for travel Stockholm – Bangkok

*Updated* THAI informs regarding an aircraft change between Stockholm – Bangkok

30 January 2020

THAI Issues Change Fee Waiver and Offers Refund Due to Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak in the People’s Republic of China

The company is offering a change fee waiver and ticket refundfor passengers holding THAI tickets, due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in the People’s Republic of China, and the Chinese Government prohibits on travel to and from Wuhan and other cities in the vicinity that may pose poten

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

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

25 June 2019

Calculate the carbon emission on flight route

It is easier to make more conscious decisions when you have more understandable information. ICAO has developed a methodology to calculate the carbon emission per passenger

13 January 2020

MT.Taal Volcano Eruption

Flight Information to/from Manila

Cancellation of flights TG963/TG962

Flights TG963/962 between December 2019 - March 2020 are cancelled.

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.

04 October 2019

ADRIA AIRWAYS LEAVES STAR ALLIANCE

FRANKFURT, Germany – 04 October 2019 – Slovenian airline Adria Airways, headquartered in Ljubljana, has ceased to be a member of Star Alliance effective 02 October 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

27 May 2019

Combine Classes on THAI website

As of 27 May 2019 Thai Airways Sweden can now offer combined travels in Economy and Business Class on website

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

Baggage allowance update 2019

As of 01 of April 2019 the checked baggage allowance on Thai Airways International is updated.

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.

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

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

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.

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

15 August 2018

THAI Delivers Donated Goods to Flood Victims in Attapeu, Laos

Mr. Dumrongchai Sawangchareon, Director, Cargo and Mail Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), on behalf of the Company, transported donated goods contributed by Thai people to help aid flood victims

10 August 2018

THAI Announces its Results for the Second Quarter of 2018

THAI and its subsidiaries announces its operating result for the second quarter of 2018 with registered total revenue of THB 47,239 million, an increase by 4.6% from the same quarter of previous year.

10 August 2018

THAI, Royal Thai Navy, and Eastern Economic Corridor Office Sign MOU Allowing THAI to Operate at U-Tapao International Airport in the Eastern Special Development Zone

Today (8 August 2018), Admiral Naris Pratumsuwan, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Navy, Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, Deputy Secretary-General, Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), and Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)

08 August 2018

THAI Welcomes Chongqing Tourism Bureau from the People’s Republic of China

Mr. Nond Kalinta, Acting Vice President, Sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), together with Mr. Kunjit Reanthong (fourth from left), THAI Director, Sales Office, Greater China, Miss Piranuj Somburanadhira (first from left), THAI General Manager, Chengdu

01 August 2018

THAI Receives KAYAK Travel Awards Singapore 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently received KAYAK Travel Awards Singapore 2018.

31 July 2018

การบินไทยร่วมเฉลิมฉลองวันแม่แห่งชาติ จัดโปรโมชั่น “สิงหาพาแม่เที่ยว 2561”

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrates Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of the Ninth Reign’s Birthday and Mother’s Day on 12 August 2018 by offering special Mother’s Day air fares on domestic flights from now until 31 August 2018.

29 July 2018

THAI Clarification on Baggage Handling System Problem at London Heathrow Airport

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) provided clarification on the problem with the baggage handling system at London Heathrow Airport in Terminal 2 that caused passengers to be unable to travel with their bags.

23 July 2018

THAI Receives Top Ranking TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018

Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj (fourth from left), Executive Vice President, Commercial, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), received the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2018

17 July 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.

24 July 2018

THAI Clarification on Flight TG321

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) provides clarification on flight TG321 from Bangkok to Dhaka, Bangladesh on 24 July 2018, whereby the aircraft’s tyre bursted while landing on the runway.

17 July 2018

THAI Arranges Charter Flights for Hajj Pilgrimage 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) together with the Hajj Organizer Association, Hajj Organizer Association Southern Thailand, and Hajj Organizer for the Three Southern Thai Provinces arranged charter flights for those attending the Hajj Pilgrimage 2018 in Saudi Arabia.

17 July 2018

Ministry of Transport and THAI Bid Farewell to the Last British Cave Diver

THAI provided roundtrip tickets from Copenhagen-Bangkok to cave diving experts from the British Cave Rescue Council, United Kingdom.

17 July 2018

Ministry of Transport and THAI Bid Farewell to Chinese Cave Divers

THAI provided roundtrip tickets from Bangkok-Beijing to six Chinese cave rescue experts from the Beijing Peaceland Foundation, China and THAI Smile provided roundtrip tickets from Bangkok-Changsha to six Chinese cave rescue experts

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

05 July 2018

Ministry of Transport and THAI Bid Farewell to British Cave Divers

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and members of THAI Management, jointly expressed their gratitude and bid farewell to Mr. Robert Charles Harper, a cave diving expert who traveled back to London on board flight TG910 on 5 July 2018, after the missing individuals were found.

27 June 2018

THAI Brings Rescue Team from London to Help Find the Youth Football Players Trapped in flooded Cave, Chiang Rai

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) provided air tickets for the rescue team and transported rescue equipment from London to Thailand to assist in the finding of 12 youth football players and their coach, totaled 13 people who are trapped inside Kun Nang Non cave in Mae Sai Dist

26 June 2018

THAI and Airbus Undertake Joint Venture MRO in U-Tapao

General Prayut Chan-o-cha (second from left), Prime Minister of Thailand, and Mr. Emmanuel Macron (third from left), President of France, witnessed the new joint venture agreement between Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Airbus to establish a maintenance, repair and overh

22 June 2018

THAI and Airbus Sign Agreement for New Joint Venture MRO

22 June 2018 - Toulouse, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand presided over the signing ceremony agreement between Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Airbus to establish a new joint venture maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Ai

07 June 2018

THAI and Rolls-Royce to Collaborate on Expansion of Trent Engine Service Network

THAI signed the agreement to collaborate with Rolls-Royce and explore how the two companies will work together to expand the Trent CareNetwork by building on THAI’s existing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

30 May 2018

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,

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.

18 April 2018

THAI Provides Clarification on Flight TG660 Bangkok-Tokyo (Haneda) on 11April 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) provides clarification to a Japanese news report concerning flight TG660 on the route Bangkok-Tokyo (Haneda) on 11 April 2018, which operated at lower altitude than the established flight path.

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

30 March 2018

THAI Holds Aircraft Anointing Ceremony for Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 777-300ER

Somdej Phra Ariyawongsakhatayan, Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, presided over the Aircraft Anointing Ceremony for Thai Airways International Public Company Limited’s two aircraft, Airbus A350 XWB royally bestowed the name “WICHIAN BURI” and Boeing 777-300ER royally bestowed the name “SULALIVAN”. Pre

09 March 2018

THAI Welcomes HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya at ITB 2018

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (center) recently visited the Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) booth at International Tourism Borse (ITB)’s Thai Pavilion, Berlin ExpoCenter City (Messe) and was welcomed by Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo

08 March 2018

THAI Operations Unaffected by Technical Maintenance and Aircraft Rotation

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to engine spare part shortage for two of its Airbus A380 aircraft

13 February 2018

THAI, Nok Air, Thai Smile Sign MOU on Code-Share Flights to Mae Hong Son

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), Nok Air Public Company Limited, and Thai Smile Airways Company Limited, held a press conference and signing ceremony on roundtrip code-share flights from Don Mueang-Mae Hong Son

09 February 2018

THAI Holds Star Day to Celebrate Star Alliance’s 20th Anniversary

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held THAI Star Day for its employees to celebrate Star Alliance’s 20th Anniversary, with a photo exhibition to display milestones about Star Alliance.

22 January 2018

THAI Launches New Gen Explorer and New Advertising Campaign

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently launched New Gen Explorer and its new advertising campaign, as well as introduced Mr. Naphat Siangsomboon, a rising young actor, who will represent THAI’s new modern corporate image for today’s younger generation.

17 January 2018

THAI and Siriraj Hospital Launch “Donate Miles to Share Happiness” Campaign

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), together with the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, launched the charity campaign “Donate Miles to Share Happiness,”

01 December 2017

THAI Launches Boeing 787-9 on Bangkok- Taipei Route

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently celebrated the launch of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for its flight operations on the Bangkok-Taipei route.

30 November 2017

THAI Resumes Normal Flight Operations on Bangkok-Denpasar Route

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) resumed normal flight operations between Bangkok and Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia.