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Thai Airways International

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Smooth as Silk, the Spirit of Thailand

Founded

1960

Headquarters

Bangkok, Thailand

Alliance

Star Alliance

Thai Airways International is the national flag carrier of Thailand, founded in 1960 as a joint venture between Thai government entities and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations across Asia, Europe, Australia, and beyond, making Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport its primary hub. In May 2020, Thai Airways filed for bankruptcy protection under Thailand's bankruptcy court as a result of severe financial losses exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline underwent a major restructuring process, reducing its fleet and workforce significantly, and resumed a scaled-back schedule of international flights during its rehabilitation period. Despite its financial difficulties, Thai Airways has historically been recognized for its in-flight service quality, particularly its Royal Silk business class cabin, and has maintained a strong brand identity built around Thai culture and hospitality.

Hubs & network

Thai Airways operates primarily out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, with a secondary base at Don Mueang International Airport.

Fleet

Thai Airways operates a reduced fleet consisting primarily of Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, along with Airbus A350 jets, following significant fleet downsizing during restructuring.

Notable facts

›Thai Airways was founded in 1960 as a joint venture with Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), which held a 30% stake.
›The airline filed for bankruptcy rehabilitation in May 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and accumulated debt.
›Thai Airways is known for its signature 'Royal Orchid' branding, reflecting Thai cultural identity.
›At its peak, Thai Airways operated one of the largest wide-body fleets in Asia, including the Airbus A380.
›The airline retired its entire Airbus A380 fleet during its restructuring process.

Official website Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.

Primary hubs

Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 78 rts Stockholm-Arlanda AirportARN · 6 rts Phuket International AirportHKT · 5 rts Incheon International AirportICN · 5 rts Hong Kong International AirportHKG · 4 rts Copenhagen Kastrup AirportCPH · 3 rts

Route network map (193 legs)

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Route network

ARN → LHR73W 736

ARN → TKUAT7

BKK → BAH332 330

BKK → BRU773

BKK → CEI734

BKK → CMB320

BKK → CTU333

BKK → DEL744 320

BKK → HDY32S 320

BKK → HND744

BKK → KMG333

BKK → KUL330 333

BKK → MAA333

BKK → NGO773 777

BKK → NRT380 330

BKK → PEK773 330

BKK → RGN330 AB6 333

BKK → UBP32S

BKK → XMN333

BNE → BKK773

BRU → BKK773

CKG → BKK320

CMB → BKK320

DEL → BKK320 744

DXB → BKK330

FRA → BKK380 346

HKG → ICN777

HKT → KUL738

ICN → BKK777 773

ICN → HKG777

ICN → HKT330

LAX → ICN777

MAA → BKK333

NGO → BKK773 777

NRT → BKK330 380

OSL → BKK773

PEK → BKK330 773

TNR → BKK343

UBP → BKK32S

VIE → BKK772

AKL → BKK777

ARN → BKK773

ARN → TMPS20

BGO → OSL73W

BKK → BLR330

BKK → BNE773

BKK → CAI773

BKK → CCU333

BKK → CDG380

BKK → CGK330

BKK → CTS773

BKK → DAC777

BKK → HAN333 330

BKK → HKT744 333 AB6 773 747 320 330

BKK → IST77W 330

BKK → KKC32S AB6

BKK → KTM777

BKK → MEL773 777

BKK → MFM320

BKK → MUC747

BKK → OSL773

BKK → PUS330

BKK → VIE772

BLR → BKK330

CAN → BKK330

CCU → BKK333

CEI → BKK734

CGK → BKK330

CNX → BKKAB6 747 734 320 333 773 777

CPH → BKK773

CPH → TRDCR9

DPS → BKK777

HKT → BKK333 744 330 AB6 773 747 320

HKT → CNX320

HYD → BKK320

ICN → LAX777

KHI → BKK333

KIX → BKK773 380

KMG → BKK333

KUL → BKK333 330

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A33042 routes Boeing 77736 routes Boeing 777-30032 routes Airbus A330-30030 routes Airbus A32026 routes Boeing 747-40014 routes 32S12 routes Boeing 74712 routes Boeing 737-40010 routes Airbus A3808 routes Airbus A300-6008 routes Airbus A340-6006 routes Boeing 737-6005 routes Saab 20004 routes

Encyclopaedia

Thai Airways International plc is the flag carrier of Thailand. Formed in 1961 as a joint venture between SAS and Thai Airways Company, the airline has its corporate headquarters in Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak district, Bangkok, and primarily operates from Suvarnabhumi Airport. THAI is a founding member of the Star Alliance. The airline is the second-largest shareholder of the low-cost carrier Nok Air with a 8.91 percent stake (2021), and it launched a regional carrier under the name Thai Smile in the middle of 2012 using new Airbus A320 aircraft. In 2023, it was announced that Thai Smile would be merged back into Thai Airways.

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