Thai Airways Public Company Limited (THAI)

BANGKOK: Not surprising opposition to another huge government handout to debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) is mounting, as far as public sentiment is concern there is a change…

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya recently visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) promotional stand at WTM 2017 in London, and was welcomed by Mrs.…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to expand its European route map with the launch of direct flights to Vienna. The new long-haul route will commence on 16…

Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A350 aircraft, which came filled with a cargo of charitable goods for underprivileged children in Thailand's southern…

Thailand and Canada have sealed a new bilateral air service agreement, increasing the number of flights airlines are allowed to operate between the two countries. Under the new deal,…

Thai Airways International recently hosted an event in Bangkok aimed at driving more passenger traffic on its routes to India. The national carrier's executives welcomed travel agents,…

Thai Airways International posted a profit in the first quarter of 2017, as the national carrier's recovery continues. Following the announcement of a THB47 billion (US$1.3bn) full-year…

Two of Thailand's biggest airlines have teamed up on a series of services. National carrier Thai Airways and regional airline Bangkok Airways will jointly sell 10 domestic and five…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Airways to celebrate the launch of the national carrier's new Beijing-Phuket flights. The new route marks THAI's first…

Thai Airways has denied that its staff are planning to go on strike. Following recent reports of potential industrial action, THAI's acting president, Usanee Sangsingkeo, "clarified"…

Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific. Having previously flown to New…

Thai Airways has resumed flights to Moscow, less than two years after they were suspended. The national carrier, led by Phakkhra Ruangsiradecho (pictured fifth from right), vice president…

Thai Airways International (THAI) recently flew nine students to the Airbus factory in Toulouse. The group won first prize in the second "TG Travel Green Innovation Competition", which…

Thai Airways has unveiled a series of new flights for its 2016-17 winter schedule, including new services direct between Phuket and Europe. This week, the national carrier launched a new…

Thai Airways has suffered another quarterly loss, despite the sharp drop in fuel prices that is boosting many other airlines. The national carrier slumped to an operating loss of THB836…

Thai Airways has revealed that it will start flying to Iran next month. Commencing on 1 October 2016, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights direct between Bangkok and…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has delayed the launch of its brand new Airbus A350 on the Bangkok-Melbourne route. Following a series of short-haul services to Chiang Mai, the…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new phase in the national carrier's fleet modernisation strategy. The…

The financial performance of Thai Airways International improved in the second quarter of 2016, but not enough for the airline to register a profit. For the April-June period, the…

THAI Smile, the low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways, will expand its international network next month with the launch of new services to Chongqing and Penang. Effective 1 July 2016,…

Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The Bangkok Post reported the…

Thailand will not be placed on the European Union’s aviation blacklist, despite not meeting International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards in a recent audit. While the…

The US has downgraded Thailand's aviation safety rating to Category 2, meaning Thai carriers are unable to launch new flights to the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has suffered another significant quarterly loss, despite falling fuel costs and rising passenger traffic. The national carrier fell to a net loss of…

Boeing has signed an exclusive pilot training agreement with Thai Airways International (THAI). The new deal will see Boeing Flight Services provide training for nearly 50 flights…

Thai Airways International (THAI) returned to the red in the second quarter of 2015, posting a heavy three-month loss. The national carrier incurred an operating loss of THB8.22…

Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering young people the chance to learn how to become a pilot with a one-day 'Youth Pilot Summer Camp'. The camp, which is available for 10-23…

Thai Airways International (THAI) will suspend its last remaining US route as part of its latest round of cuts. The national carrier will cease operating its Bangkok-Seoul-Los Angeles…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has finally launched its first Airbus A380 flights to London, almost two years after they were initially intended to start. The new service, flight…

Thai Airways has confirmed it will continue to fly to European destinations including London despite the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) ongoing challenge to the Thai…

Thai Airways International (THAI) rebounded with a surprise net profit of THB4.55 billion (US$135.1 million) in the first quarter of 2015. The airline, which suffered a net loss of…

Thailand will continue to drive its MICE tourism sector this month, with the launch of a business events roadshow in Germany. Organised by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition…

Several travel and tourism companies have pledged their support to Nepal, following the devastating earthquake that is now known to have killed more than 4,300 people in the country.…

Thailand will embark on an “aggressive” digital strategy to drive more inbound MICE business this year. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) revealed its plans at an…

THAI Airways has announced the launch date for Airbus A380 services between London and Bangkok. The A380 service was announced back in 2012 but only now has confirmed it will be…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has received government backing for its 'Transformation Plan', which aims to return the national carrier to profit following five consecutive quarterly…

Boeing has delivered a new aircraft to Thai Airways International, which came stocked with charitable supplies. The new B777-300ER marked the 75th direct aircraft delivery from Boeing…

CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…

THAI Airways has remained confident it will add an Airbus A380 onto flights between London Heathrow and Bangkok despite previously having delays. Krittaphon Chantalitanon, VP aviation…

Competitions Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways will be running a social media competition to celebrate the recent launch of its A380 service from London to Doha. Those that…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has completed the switch to the Amadeus Altéa IT system, which will now manage the majority of its operations. The Altéa Suite handles a range of…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed that it will no longer transport shark fins on its flights. The national carrier said it has now informed all operating stations to…

Airlines have begun cutting flights to West Africa and screening passengers to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. Emirates recently became the first major carrier to suspend…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft. The brand new B787-8…

Thailand's tourism authorities have moved to reassure tourists following the declaration of martial law in the country. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) issued a statement…

Thai Airways International (THAI) continued to struggle in the first quarter of 2014. The national carrier posted a net loss of THB2.62 billion (US$80.4 million) for the three months…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has started offering Wi-Fi to passengers aboard some of its aircraft. The new 'THAI Sky Connect' service is now available in 13 of the carrier's…

Thai Airways International (THAI) will add extra capacity on several Asian routes this summer, but at the expense of flights to destinations in Europe. Unveiling its summer schedules…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled a series of new cabin products. The new concept, which has initially been rolled out on one of THAI's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, is…

THAI Airways International (THAI) has denied reports that the company is on the verge of going bankrupt. Speculation circulating on social media channels and online message boards…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its sixth and final Airbus A380, which came stocked with charitable supplies. The delivery flight from Toulouse to Bangkok was…

Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch its first direct flights to the Japanese city of Sendai next week. Commencing on 3 December 2013, the Bangkok-based national carrier will…

Thai Airways International (THAI) suffered a loss in the third quarter of 2013, as it continues to be impacted by strong competition. The national carrier recorded an operating loss…

Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has revealed that its regional low-cost carrier, THAI Smile, will commence flights to mainland China and Laos. From 27 October 2013, the airline will…

Thai Airways has said that its fleet of Airbus A330-300s have had landing gear malfunctions prior to the incident on Sunday at Suvarnabhumi airport. The airline was forced to deal…

A Thai Airways A330-300 has skidded off the runway at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The aircraft, which was returning from Guangzhou, suffered a landing gear malfunction which…

The national carrier of Thailand Thai Airways has announced a partnership with Standard Chartered Bank for a new campaign named ‘Fly faster with a Standard Chartered Card’.  Standard…

Thai Airways has released a statement explaining what happens to its flight on 30 August that left 20 staff and passengers injured. The aircraft, which was flying between Bangkok and…

The tourist board of New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, has partnered with Thai Airways on a new initiative aimed at luring Thai families to the country.  The campaign, called Discover…

Thai Airways has pushed back the launch of its Airbus A380 London launch by 10 months due to “important technical modifications”. The airline was originally due to introduce the…

Asiana to add Indonesia flights Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…

THAI Airways International (THAI) returned to the black in 2012, as rising passenger traffic boosted revenues. The Bangkok-based national carrier posted a full-year pre-tax profit of…

Tourism New Zealand has joined forces with Thai Airways International (THAI) and Auckland Airport in an effort to attract more Thai travellers to the country. A new campaign, titled…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its second new Boeing 777-300ER. The national carrier has eight of the wide-body B777s on order as it looks to revamp its long-haul…

Thai Airways International (THAI) needs boost its brand and focus on the strengths of Thailand as a destination, the carrier's new president has said. At press conference in Bangkok to mark…

Travel Daily's Mark Elliott reviews the in-flight experience of Thai Airways' brand new Airbus A380... Thai Airways has long promised to offer the best of oriental service and Thai…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The national carrier’s Vice President of Technical, Captain Montree…

Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney next year. The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013, becoming the…

Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to London and Syndey next year. Speaking to Travel Daily, THAI's executive vice president of technical Montree Jumrieng…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to launch flights to Sapporo. Commencing 30 October 2012, the national carrier will offer direct flights to the northern Japanese city…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled the cabin products being offered onboard its new fleet of Airbus A380s. At an event in Bangkok this week, THAI revealed that its A380s will be…

Thai Airways International (THAI) remained in the red in the second quarter of 2012. The airline’s net loss for the three months to 30 June 2012 totaled THB1.5 billion (US$48.5m), but this…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of the first of a series of new Boeing 777-300ERs, which will come fitted with a new cabin interior. The new wide-body aircraft, which…

Brussels Airlines is now offering passengers the option to fly direct from Brussels to Bangkok as a result of a codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International. Thailand is one of the…

Newly-launched airline THAI Smile is aiming to satisfy the growing regional demand for flights to and from Thailand, according to the carrier’s Managing Director, Captain Woranate Laprabang.…

Thai Airways International's (THAI) new regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched its first flight. The new carrier's first Airbus A320 aircraft took off from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi…

THAI Smile, the new regional subsidiary of Thai Airways International (THAI), has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320. The new narrow-body aircraft will be configured with…

The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Germany over the weekend, bearing the airline’s livery. This marks the completion of the painting…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has chosen the seats and in-flight entertainment system to be installed in the business class cabins of six new Boeing 777-300ERs. The EADS Sogerma Solstys…

Thai Airways International may set up a new budget carrier to tap strong demand in the regional no-frills sector and the group is on track to achieve its net profit target this year after a…

Thai Airways International (THAI) has bucked the industry trend by reporting a significant rise in profits for the first quarter of 2012. While other carriers around the region have seen…

Bangkok second airport, Don Mueang has resumed flight operations four months after it was forced to close due to severe flooding. The hub, in northern Bangkok, will reopen today following a…