Thai Airways

  • Tourism NewsCheck-in mayhem for Thai Airways flights last Friday

    Check-in mayhem for Thai Airways flights last Friday

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has ordered airlines and airports to make urgent adjustments after acknowledging long queues for Thai Airways flights at Suvarnabhumi airport. The early morning flight check in delays at the Thai Airways counters in Suvarnabhumi Airport was caused by a lack of check-in staff at the Thai Airways counters, according to the Civil Aviation…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways collaborates with Warner Bros to shoot ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’

    Thai Airways collaborates with Warner Bros to shoot ‘The Meg 2: The Trench’

    Thai Airways has entered into an agreement with Warner Bros Discover – or WBD – to provide flights to support the production of ‘The Meg 2: The Trench,’ a sequel to the 2018 film ‘The Meg.’ The airline will provide direct flights from various locations around the world and take special care in transporting film production equipment. Thai Airways say…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live

    Thai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live

    After reporting a net loss of nearly 3.4 billion baht on revenue in Q1, cash-strapped Thai Airways are continuing their online yard sale in a bid to make some extra money. This time, the airline is auctioning off an entire Boeing 737-400 airframe via Facebook Live on their page TG Warehouse Sale this Wednesday, May 25, at 3pm. A TG…

  • Tourism NewsMixed fortunes for Thai Airways but nation’s flag carrier confident of financial take off

    Mixed fortunes for Thai Airways but nation’s flag carrier confident of financial take off

    Financial figures released yesterday by Thai Airways International revealed mixed fortunes for the Bangkok-based airline. Thailand’s flag carrier airline declared a net loss of nearly 3.4 billion baht on revenue of 11.2 billion baht in Q1, an improvement on the 11.2 billion baht net loss from the same period last year, but on the positive side the company also noted…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thai Airways mysterious Boeing 777

    Thailand News Today | Thai Airways mysterious Boeing 777

    The CCSA has announced today that they will hold off on adjusting the current entry restrictions for foreign travellers to Thailand until after next week’s Songkran festival, as they continue monitoring the spread of Covid-19 in the country. After today’s meeting, CCSA officials said they plan to adjust their measures in May, depending on the Covid situation after Thai New…

  • Thailand NewsWhy are Thai Airways leasing 3 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft?

    Why are Thai Airways leasing 3 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft?

    Thai Airways is expanding its fleet by three this month despite going through an ongoing debt restructuring process. The airline is in the process of selling 45 unused jets, yet they are leasing three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this month. Two 777-300ERs, adorned with Thai Airways paint jobs, landed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport on April 5 and another is expected to…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways makes 1 million baht in 1 minute from selling airplane seats

    Thai Airways makes 1 million baht in 1 minute from selling airplane seats

    Thai Airways International made over a million baht in just a minute yesterday by selling their colourful economy class seats from a decommissioned Airbus A330-300. The strapped-for-cash airline climbing out of an around 400 billion baht debt has been working on ways to stay afloat financially during the pandemic, like selling off its warehouse items and opening up a pop-up…

  • Thailand video newsThai Airways finds new cash cow | GMT

    Thai Airways finds new cash cow | GMT

    The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has decided to prohibit powder smearing and foam parties during the Songkran festival next month. Cash-strapped Thai Airways International earned over 1 million baht in under a minute on Tuesday. The 20th annual Bangkok International Book Fair. Thai elephants and more coming up on Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim

  • Thailand NewsCash-strapped Thai Airways sells aircraft seats for 35,000 baht a pair

    Cash-strapped Thai Airways sells aircraft seats for 35,000 baht a pair

    If you miss that in-flight feeling but don’t want to travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic, or if you are simply a Thai Airways superfan, tomorrow is your chance to buy a pair of limited edition Thai Airways aeroplane seats. The seats, which come in three colours, are only available to buy through Facebook Live tomorrow at 2pm through the…

  • Thailand NewsThai airlines urged to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft following crash in China

    Thai airlines urged to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft following crash in China

    After a Boeing 737-800 crashed in China, killing all 132 passengers on board, Thailand’s aviation officials have urged five Thai airlines to conduct thorough safety inspections of their 26 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Leading domestic airlines, including Nok Air and Thai Lion, must obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for all operational 737-800s, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. China Eastern…

  • Phuket NewsThai Airways offering round trip Sydney-Phuket flights

    Thai Airways offering round trip Sydney-Phuket flights

    To boost tourism and promote Phuket’s island quarantine “sandbox” scheme, Thai Airways will run round trip flights between Phuket and Australia with three flights a week starting on today. The flights will be offered until January 25. The flight from Phuket to Sydney is available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Flights depart from Phuket at 6:50pm and arrive at 7:30am.…

  • Thailand video newsThai Airways Scammers, Closing Maya bay, Thailand Tourists Boom | Thaiger Bites | Ep.62

    Thai Airways Scammers, Closing Maya bay, Thailand Tourists Boom | Thaiger Bites | Ep.62

    Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.

  • Thailand video newsThailand Pass Rumours, Thai Airways Loan, Thai Translations | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.130

    Thailand Pass Rumours, Thai Airways Loan, Thai Translations | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.130

    In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Arina discuss Thailand pass rumours and updates. The CCSA is having a meeting today to discuss the red zones and easing of restrictions. Thai airways wants a loan to increase cargo routes and Living in Thailand through translations.

  • Business NewsMore cuts at Thai Airways as flagship carrier continues rehab process

    More cuts at Thai Airways as flagship carrier continues rehab process

    The chairman of the Thai Airways rehabilitation plan says the airline is making good progress with cost-cutting exercises. Piyasvasti Amranand says Thailand’s national carrier has managed to recover 44.8 billion baht by cutting its workforce and ending aircraft lease agreements. “Thai Airways’ operational performance has progressed satisfactorily in many aspects, including cost reduction and organisational restructuring.” According to a TTR…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways adding 39 international flight routes on October 31

    Thai Airways adding 39 international flight routes on October 31

    Beleaguered national airline Thai Airways says they’re resuming full service on 36 foreign routes to destinations in Europe, Asia and Australia, many of which will resume from October 31. The implementation is in step with the Thai government’s commitment to reduce many of the impediments and restrictions to international arrivals from November 1. The decision was announced today by Thai…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Alcohol back on some tables, STV extended, Thai Airways | Sept 29

    Thailand News Today | Alcohol back on some tables, STV extended, Thai Airways | Sept 29

    The CCSA announced it will allow for alcohol to be sold and consumed in restaurants just in Phuket. The Special Tourist Visa scheme, or STV, was launched last year to draw in travellers from overseas to revive the crippled tourism industry. Thai Airways says it will start selling seats on flights to highly-vaccinated destinations starting October 1

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | OnlyFans content creators arrested on pornography charges | September 21

    Thailand News Today | OnlyFans content creators arrested on pornography charges | September 21

    Jett goes through all the headlines and news stories around Thailand that include: Two content creators for OnlyFans have been arrested by Thai police on pornography charges. Officials in Bangkok will get advice from authorities in Phuket to prepare for the reopening to foreign tourists. A party at a luxury villa in Phuket was raided and 19 people were arrested.

  • Thailand video newsBangkok re-opening Criteria, Thai Airways keeps Struggling | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 93

    Bangkok re-opening Criteria, Thai Airways keeps Struggling | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 93

    In todays episode Jay and Tim talk about the new criteria of re-opening Bangkok by the City hall, Thai Airways selling more aircrafts and streaming service dominance at the Emmy’s.

  • Business NewsStrapped for cash, Thai Airways puts 3 more aircraft up for sale

    Strapped for cash, Thai Airways puts 3 more aircraft up for sale

    The beleaguered national carrier, Thai Airways International, is to sell 3 more aircraft in a bid to raise some much-needed funds. Also up for grabs is a flight simulator, as the airline continues with its rehabilitation plan and attempts to modernise its fleet. The Bangkok Post reports that the airline is selling 3 of its Airbus A330-300s, all of which…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways selling 10 properties to raise capital

    Thai Airways selling 10 properties to raise capital

    With deepening debt and the Covid-19 pandemic dragging on and flattening the tourism and travel industry, Thai Airways International is looking to sell off some large assets like buildings and properties to stabilise the struggling airline. The airline has been in the throes of bankruptcy and debt rehabilitation for months now after failing to secure a bailout from the government.…

  • Phuket NewsFlights and passenger numbers slowly rising in Phuket Sandbox

    Flights and passenger numbers slowly rising in Phuket Sandbox

    As we enter day 4 of the Phuket Sandbox reopening, while numbers aren’t anywhere near earlier estimates or historical totals, they are steadily growing day by day. Each day has brought a few more flights and passenger numbers to Phuket and the arrivals are steadily creeping up. By today, the original first-day estimate of 1,500 arrivals, should be surpassed. Today’s…

  • Tourism NewsPhuket Sandbox: European flights have 400 people arriving Saturday

    Phuket Sandbox: European flights have 400 people arriving Saturday

    As flights roll into Phuket International Airport today, the Sandbox scheme is slowly coming alive. Tomorrow (July 3) should see the arrival of the first European flights into the Phuket Sandbox reopening as Thai Airways welcomes 3 arriving flights. Overnight flights from Copenhagen and Frankfurt departing now should arrive in the early hours of the morning followed an hour later…

  • Tourism NewsPhuket opens – Around 300 seats sold for July 1 arrival flights

    Phuket opens – Around 300 seats sold for July 1 arrival flights

    Officially, Phuket is open again. The doors are now open to vaccinated international travellers. Driving north along Thepkasattri Road this morning around 6.45am was a convoy of 15 white passenger vans, vans which haven’t really seen the light of day, ferrying tourists around the island, since April or May last year. Today they are being pressed into service for a…

  • Thailand video newsGood Morning Thailand | Chris Parker “Retired Working For You”, Auto translate fail, Sandbox update

    Good Morning Thailand | Chris Parker “Retired Working For You”, Auto translate fail, Sandbox update

    Today we spoke with Chris, “Retired, working for you” about his YouTube page, popularity and future videos. Thai Airways restructure plans. Auto translate removed from Facebook… why? All the latest headlines and news from Thailand.

  • Thailand NewsCentral Bankruptcy Court approves Thai Airways debt restructuring plan

    Central Bankruptcy Court approves Thai Airways debt restructuring plan

    The high profile restructuring plan to tackle Thai Airways International’s around 400 billion baht debt was approved by the Central Bankruptcy Court today. While the pandemic hit airlines across the globe, Thai Airways has been recording losses for nearly a decade. The record loss of 141.2 billion baht posted last year prompted the struggling airline to file for bankruptcy protection.…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways to offer international flights to 16 destinations next month

    Thai Airways to offer international flights to 16 destinations next month

    Starting next month until September, Thai Airways will offer international flights from Bangkok to 16 destinations including Tokyo, Osaka, London, Paris and Frankfurt. The airline’s chief commercial officer says there’s an increase in demand for air travel and they plan to increase flights later this year under its 2021 Winter Programme. The airline says it “prioritises hygiene excellence” and strictly…

  • Tourism NewsThai Airways to fly 5 Phuket routes to Europe

    Thai Airways to fly 5 Phuket routes to Europe

    With several airlines in the Middle East announcing July 1 reopenings of flights to Phuket, Thai Airways has finally announced plans to fly in and out of the island from Europe. As the Phuket Sandbox plan climbs closer and closer to being officially approved, airlines are scheduling flights. Now Thai Airways has announced direct flights from 5 European cities beginning…

  • Phuket NewsTAT re-confirms Phuket’s reopening date of July 1 | Thaiger

    TAT re-confirms Phuket’s reopening date of July 1

    The Thai PM, and the CCSA, have confirmed that Phuket’s re-opening WILL happen on July 1. This confirms months of insistence that the plan will go ahead. The confirmation comes against a background of daily new infections in the country of over 2,000 and ongoing confusion about the country’s vaccine roll out. Saturday’s Thailand Covid report HERE. According to the…

  • Tourism NewsThai Airways introducing limited direct flights between Europe and Phuket

    Thai Airways introducing limited direct flights between Europe and Phuket

    Thai Airways is testing the waters (so to speak) by introducing a limited number of direct flights from Europe to Phuket, ahead of the southern island’s July 1 re-opening. The national carrier, currently in the throes of restructuring after teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, has started selling direct flights from 4 European cities to Phuket. According to a Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Vaccine roll out, Nok Air heads to Bankruptcy court

    Thailand News Today | Vaccine roll out, Nok Air heads to Bankruptcy court

    Virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan says that people can contract Covid even after full recovery from a bout of the virus, 70% of the population in Thailand is expected to have received at least their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by September, Nok Air has handed in its business rehabilitation plan after extending the deadline twice and 77 year old…