‘Missing’ Thai family flew to Turkey

Police have found the possible whereabouts of a “missing” family of four whose relatives lost contact with them before Songkran. They flew from Suvarnabhumi airport to Istanbul on the night of April 10. Pol Lt Gen Akaradet Phimonsri, the chief of Police Region 6, said immigration police in Sukhothai checked their database to see if […]

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Discounts plan to boost idle Betong airport

Tourism businesses in Yala’s Betong district are proposing discounts on hotel accommodation and food for travellers using their brand new airport, after the Nok Air service quickly died from lack of interest last week. The idea was floated at Monday’s meeting of local officials, tourism and airline representatives. The meeting was chaired by Betong mayor […]

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Betong flights cancelled two days after inauguration

Flights between the Betong district of Thailand’s southernmost province of Yala and Bangkok have been cancelled on Wednesday and Friday, just two days after the inaugural commercial flight. With Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presiding over the commencement ceremony for the commercial use of Betong Airport on Monday, flights between the southern district and the capital […]

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First Saudi flight to Thailand in 32 years gets a warm welcome

The first Saudi Arabian Airline direct flight to Thailand in 32 years arrived at Suvarnabhumi international airport yesterday evening (Monday) with 71 passengers on board, marking a milestone in the resumption of good relations between the two countries. The aircraft and its passengers were given a warm welcome. Airport officials performed a traditional greeting by […]

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