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Today(25 June 2007) at the Head Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, presided over a press conference concerning the order of 8 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, wine purchasing, and travel kits for passenger use on board flights.



Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni said that during the Thai Cabinet meeting on 19 June 2007, a resolution was passed for the company to acquire 8 Airbus A330-300 aircraft, based on THAI’s plan that was proposed, based on an operating lease to replace 6 aging aircraft under the type Airbus A300-600 and 2 Boeing 747-300 with a utilization age of approximately 20 years. Currently, the company has an operating lease for 12 aircraft in its fleet. Acquisition of aircraft through an operating lease will be beneficial to the company due to flexibility and decrease debts incurred, as the company will not be committed to purchase upon the end of the operating lease agreement, due to future advancement in aircraft production technology advancement and more modern aircraft produced when compared to current aircraft types in the fleet. The company is able to seek new aircraft types for replacement, which allows added flexibility in adjusting aircraft types in the fleet as deemed appropriate for the company’s needs in the future.



Acquiring aircraft will positively benefit the company, as suitable aircraft will be sought to enter the fleet, specifying the number of passenger seats in Business Class and Economy Class, including equipment that makes passenger travel more convenient.


As for wine selection and purchasing for inflight service during year 2006 in the company’s First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class, the company’s wine selection committee chose wine that various companies sold in large amounts and there were some wine selected for taste at 23 items. As well, the committee considered the price of wine that was selected based on taste. The company made a check on the wine prices at 23 items. It was concluded that 10 items were priced appropriately and lower than market price, whereby the company approved for the purchase order. As for the remaining wine at13 items, it was discovered that the price was irregular or higher than market price, thereby the company set up a central committee to audit the prices, for transparency and fairness. The committee concerned investigated wine prices at sales and production locations in France, including a check on prices on the Internet. It was discovered that winders at 4 out of 13 items had suitable prices, which the company approved of the purchase and issued purchase order. As for the other 9 items (from 13 items), prices were irregular, whereby the dealer considered adjustment to a new appropriate price. However, the price proposed to the company remained higher than the market price. Based on the company’s consideration, it was decided that there was incorrect and unsuitable prices, whereby purchase orders were cancelled for wine at 9 items. In order for the company to have sufficient amount of wine to serve, the company went ahead and purchased wine for the items that were selected and purchased wine with similar quality from producers or production dealers directly, instead of purchasing with wine dealers that bid to sell wine at 9 items. Nevertheless, in terms of wine purchasing, the company conducting an investigation and should it be found that any incorrect action was taken, disciplinary and legal action will be taken.



Regarding complaints concerning purchase of travel kits, the company has discontinued ordering travel kits from 1 dealer. The company had a purchase order for travel kits for passengers in First Class and Business Class from this particular dealer, which was unable to provide a sample of the travel kit, which the company had ordered for the committee to inspect for product acceptance. The dealer requested to delay the date to deliver the product throughout this period, whereby the company sent letters to the dealer concerning this matter. Therefore, the company had to cancel the purchase order based on the contract agreement and regulations of the company. Based on the contract, the dealer’s inability to deliver the product to the company causes loss to the company because it results in there being no travel kits to provide to passengers, who have made complaints about no travel kits being available. THAI continuously attempted to follow-up and clarify this matter with the dealer, which created difficulty for the company once there was no product delivered based on the purchase order. Eventually, the company had to cancel the purchase order of travel kits for 2 items in First Class and Business Class and called the dealer concerned to pick up the returned insured agreement accordingly.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press140.htm

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Asia Forum 2007 reveals the future of aviation highlighting the great collaboration of Star Alliance’s member and aviation business partners

Bangkok, Thailand- Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited together with Star Alliance’s CEO, Mr. Jaan Albrecht, announce the success of hosting the major aviation forum in Bangkok, titled “Asia Forum 2007: The future of Aviation”, with a commitment to step forward in the next decade of Star Alliance member’s collaboration at THAI’s Operation Centre, Suvarnabhumi airport.

During the Asia Forum 2007, Mr. Albrecht said that airlines had direct influence to build the future in three important areas – competition, technology and environment. In the area of competition, the alliance’s role was “to contribute to the members’ profitability beyond their individual capabilities”. He also urges decision-makers to keep investing in modern and cost-efficient airports, efficient air traffic management infrastructure and in well trained human resource and highlights that the aviation industry will be strong competition and regional consolidation with global alliance collaboration in the next decade. For technology, the rapid development in information technology offered endless potential to upgrade existing capabilities or initiate changes. With regards the environment, the industry is facing several challenges, such as additional taxes and fees; and tightened security requirements.

During the first session of the forum “Aviation: The New Frontiers”, Asia-Pacific becomes the region with the highest growth of air traffic in the world, while China and India are on top of the list in Asia. To support this, Mrs. Zhang Hexiang, Head of the Institute of Economy of Management Research, Aviation Industry Development Research Center of China, claimed that China is the engine of Asia Aviation and she predicted that by 2020, China will be able to compete with the US and European countries.

H.E. Gen Surayud Chulanont, Thailand ’s Prime Minister presided over the official opening ceremony. From his speech, he said that Thailand will gain a lot of advantages from the Star Alliance’s new members: Air China and Shanghai Airlines who will join Star Alliance by the end of the year.

In the session II, the titans of world aviation industry; Boeing, Airbus, Roll Royce, GE Aviation and United Technologies International Operations, discussed on the topic “Aircraft of the 21st Century and Implication on Asia”. The highlight of this session goes to Chief Engineer of Roll Royce, Mr. Martin J. Jones, who shows the new innovation of aircraft; reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The Forum’s last session pointed to the “Challenges for Asia’s Travel and Tourism Industry”. Amadeus’s Global President and CEO, Mr. José Antinto Tazon presents that tourism industry nowadays has grown up and become more and more important with a highlight topic “Technology: The Key to Leadership and Growth”. Mr. Tazon said that Amadeus, an online booking system, offers many advantages: cost less expenses and receives better reaction from customer, to the Amadeus’s member. This is also the way that will increase the business revenue. In the near future, Asia will be the centre of world’s aviation. Amadeus is ready to support Star Alliance’s and other new members to become the one and only in aviation business.

THAI’s President, Mr. Sumanaseni added that Bangkok’s newest airport Suvarnabhumi will play a vital role in the future aviation of Asia. The term “Under one roof” will be seen here in a few years with THAI’s hospitality.

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, “Asia Forum 2007: The future of Aviation” has created the next step of collaboration among Star Alliance’s members, high ranking aviation officials, key executives from leading airports, aircraft and engine manufactures, industry bodies and high ranking personnel from the government and tourism sectors.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...forum_star.htm

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Results from THAI’s Board Meeting

11 July 2007 at the Head Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, THAI held its Board of Directors Meeting, chaired by ACM Chalit Pukbhasuk, THAI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, with the following results:



1. Aircraft Fuel Purchasing

THAI’s Board of Directors approved in principle of aircraft fuel purchasing for 11 overseas stations in four countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea, during the period 1 August 2007 – 31 July 2008 based on a budget of approximately 9,795 million baht. The purchase will be considered according to the lowest proposed price.



2. 10-Year Corporate Plan

THAI’s Board of Directors made a follow-up of the company’s 10-Year Corporate Plan and requested the Management to emphasize marketing plans and the company’s growth in order to remain competitive in the aviation industry. The 10-Year Corporate Plan will be proposed to the Board of Directors for consideration by September 2007.



3. Appointment of Long-Term Financial Leaser

THAI’s Board of Directors approved for HSH Nordbank to be the long- term financial leaser of Boeing B777-200ER aircraft numbers 5 and 6, equivalent to US$ 232 million.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press153.htm

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Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced that the airline will increase its fuel surcharge on international flight sectors routed Bangkok-Auckland v.v., Bangkok-Los Angeles v.v., and Bangkok-New York v.v. as of 15 July 2007 onwards, due to increased fuel prices worldwide.



Mr. Wallop Bhukkanasut, THAI’s Executive Vice President for Commercial, said that as of 15 July 1007 onwards the company will increase its fuel surcharge on international flights, by collecting an increase in fuel surcharge from all passengers who fly THAI flights and tickets issued by THAI’s sales offices and travel agencies selling THAI air tickets in Thailand and overseas with rates as follows:



Bangkok-Auckland v.v. at USD 60 or the equivalent per sector/ per flight coupon, from previously USD 50 or the equivalent per sector/ per flight coupon.
Bangkok-Los Angeles v.v. and Bangkok-New York v.v. at USD 50 or the equivalent per sector/ per flight coupon, from previously USD 40 or the equivalent per sector/ per flight coupon.


Furthermore, the current insurance surcharge of USD 5 per international sector/ per flight coupon remains unchanged. Fuel surcharges on other international and domestic routes also remain unchanged.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press154.htm

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Thai Airways International Public Company Limited received the Best First Class Lounge Award 2007 from Skytrax’s 2006/7 World Airline Survey. Mr. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax survey organization, said, “THAI’s new Royal First Class Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has the most extensive choice of options to satisfy passenger demand, and combines these facilities with exclusive staff service attention to offer what our respondents name as the world’s Best.”



In addition, Skytrax awarded THAI second place under the Best Airline of the Year 2007 category, up from fourth place in 2006.



Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, said “We are delighted receive the Best First Class Lounge Award and to receive second place under the Best Airline of Year 2007 category from Skytrax. THAI stresses the importance of sustainable growth and I am proud to say that THAI has placed great emphasis in offering service from the heart, a standard which has been put into practice throughout the company’s 47 years operation and will continue into the airline’s future.”



THAI’s Royal Orchid Lounges at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport offers every facility for relaxation, refreshment, entertainment and for work. Features include private office and meeting rooms, telephone, fax and internet access; TV; libraries with international newspapers and journals. There are restrooms and showers, plus, for first class passengers, a Royal Spa providing two private therapy suites and sauna, exercise and yoga spaces.



The Word’s Best Airline Lounge Survey is commissioned and conducted by Skytrax Research of London. More than 90 different nationalities of survey respondents are represented in the final survey results.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press165.htm

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On 10 August 2007, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Technical Department, Suvarnabhumi Airport, with the following results:



1.THAI’s Third Quarter Financial Results (April 1 – June 30, 2007)
The Board of Directors acknowledged the third quarter Financial Results. For the third quarter of fiscal year 2007 (April 1 – June 30, 2007) the company’s total revenue from the sale of goods and the rendering of services amounted to THB 44,529 million, which is an increase by 5.7%. The company’s operating expense totaled THB 44,415 million, which is an increase by 7.9% over the same period last year. As a result, profit from the sale of goods and the rendering of services was THB 114 million, lower than a profit of THB 959 million in the third quarter and profit before tax amounted to THB 123 million. The company’s net profit was THB 68 million lower than a profit THB 473 million in the third quarter. The earning per share was THB 0.04 lower than THB 0.28 in the third quarter.

The company’s net profit for the first nine-month period of fiscal year 2007 (October 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007) totaled THB 8,327 million, which is a decrease of THB 2,160 million or 20.6% from the same period last year. Earnings per share decreased to THB 4.90 compared with THB 6.17 last year.



2.New Appointment and Reshuffle of THAI’s Management

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the new appointment and reshuffle of THAI’s Management in replacement of the retired management and the vacant positions with the results as follows:



2.1 New Appointment




Executive Vice President Level

1.Flt. Lt. Pravit Shinawatra, Vice President, Aviation Personnel Development Department, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Operations Department
2.Mr. Pandit Chanapai, Vice President, Commercial Development and Support Department, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Commercial Department

Vice President Level
3.Mrs. Bhinkham Rohisthira, Director, Service Operations Department, to be appointed Vice President, Inflight Services, Cabin Crew Development Department
4.Mr. Charatpong Buruthratanaphan, Director, Corporate Secretariat Department, to be appointed Vice President, Corporate Services Department
5.Flt. Off. Naruj Komalarajun, Mission Commander, Flight Operations Department, to be appointed Vice President, Operations Support Department
6.Mr. Pichai Chunganuwad, Director, Area Thailand, Indo-China & Myanmar Department, to be appointed Vice President, Sales and Distribution Department
7.Mrs. Monthicha Khruasuwan, Director, Organization Structure and Work Process Analysis Department, to be appointed Vice President, Human Resources Planning & Development Department
The appointment of the Management number 1 – 6 will take an effect from 1 October 2007 and number 7 will take an effect from 10 August 2007 onwards.



2.2 Reshuffle of THAI’s Management



1. Mr. Apichai Sangsasi, Vice President, Operations Support Department, to be appointed Vice President, Flight Operations Department

2. Capt. Sopit Pokasoowan, Vice President, Information Technology Services Department, to be appointed Vice President, Aviation Personnel Development Department and Acting Vice President, Information Technology Services Department

3. Mr. Teeraphol Chotichanapibal, Vice President, Sales and Distribution Department, to be appointed Vice President, Commercial Development and Support Department



The reshuffle of the Management will take an effect on 1 October 2007 onwards.



3.THAI’s 10-Year Corporate Plan (2008 – 2017)

The Board of Directors acknowledged the initial proposal of THAI’s Corporate Plan for the year 2008 – 2017 which will be proposed for approval in September 2007.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press172.htm

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Thai Airways International Public Company Limited recently participated in two international annual events held in Thailand and provided privileged offers to THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus Members with details as follows:

Special offer to THAI’s ROP Members

Redeem Royal Orchid Plus Miles for

• The 8th World Gourmet (Cooking Class)
  5,000 miles per seat

• Bangkok’s 9th International Festival of Dance and Music
  7,000 miles per ticket

For more information, please call 0 2545 4268 (working hours)

The 8th World Gourmet Festival, held during 22 August – 11 September 2007, has grown in prominence to feature an extraordinary line up of some of the world’s best chefs. The event is participated by award winning Master Chefs for a week long celebration of outstanding food, superb wines and to share tips and information on how to cerate award winning cuisine.

Bangkok’s 9th International Festival of Dance and Music, held during 9 September – 11 October 2007) is in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday. The festival has garnered a reputation for excellence presenting only the best from around the world to discerning audiences in Bangkok.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press187.htm

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Thai Airways International Advertisement 2007



Thai Airways Safety Demonstration Video



"Comfort"



"Taste"



"Luxury"



"Bring The World Together"



"Postcards"



"Lets Your Sense Fly"



"Leisure Journey"



"Business Journey"



"Sky Lanter"

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Today (20th September 2007) at 14.00 hrs at Thai Airways International Public Company Limited’s head office, Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President and Mrs. Sunathee Isvarphornchai, Vice President, Corporate Communications will jointly preside over the press conference announcing THAI’s project called Book of Voice “Phorn Jaak Fah” and others projects that were initiated to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary on 5th December 2007.



Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President said “This year, 2007 is a significant year for Thailand and Thai people to celebrate the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary on 5th December 2007. THAI has organized numerous projects to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary. I am also pleased to extend a cordial invitation to the people of all nations to join THAI in celebrating His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary by recording their voices in the book of voice “Phorn Jaak Fah”, THAI’s highlighted project”



Book of Voice “Phorn Jaak Fah” Project : June – December 2007



THAI invited Thai people to record their voices by reading His Majesty’s doctrine on the CD. The movable recorder room will be provided and located around the city and Thailand such as Siam Paragon and Central department. The recorded CD as a book of voice will be given to blind institution and others educational organizations to educate their people.. The book of voice will be a tool to communicate His Majesty’s guidance for his people to follow and live their lives.



Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana will graciously preside over the official opening of the Book of Voices “Phorn Jaak Fah” Project on Wednesday 3rd October 2007 at 17.00 hrs. at Living Gallery, 3rd Floor, Siam Paragon. Her Royal Highness will be the first to record her voice for this project. The moveable recorder room will be relocated around the city and Thailand such as THAI’s head office, Siam Paragon Department Store, Hua Lam Pong Train Station, Kon Kaen Train Station etc… for inviting Thai people to record their voices and the book of voice will be presented to His Majesty the King in the middle of December.



Other projects and activities organized by THAI are :



1. Mileage for Merit Project : March 2007 – March 2008



THAI invites ROP members to donate their mileage for 80 monks to travel to Buddhist holy place and invites customers to join the flight to earn merits in India for His Majesty’s the King.



2. Phorn Jaak Fah Program : April – December 2007



Thai, channel 11 has produced and broadcasted a short program to celebrate His Majesty the King 80th Birthday by collecting His Majesty’s remarks, which have touched the lives of Thai people and his life’s works in sustainable development. The broadcast of His Majesty’s remarks and projects are for Thai to honor His Majesty’s the King talents.



3. Reforestation Project: 16 June 2007



The project, which was initiated since 1995, is to allow THAI’s employee to take part in planting and preserving the forest. The event occurred on 16 June 2007 at Huay Sai District, Petchaburi Province.



4.Special Presentation Briefings from the Sky … Briefings that Sufficience (Phorn Jaak Fah Phorn Por Piang) Project



The special presentation project aims to promote His Majesty’s the King’s initiatives for his people especially the sufficiency economy philosophy worldwide. The project is to deliver His Majesty’s story to Thai people living abroad given lectured by Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Secretary of Chaipattana foundation allowing them aware of His Majesty the King’s philosophy. The presentation organized in United States of America: 25 – 26 June 2007 and Tokyo, Japan: 26 August 2007 respectively.



5. Gift from the Sky (Naam Jai Jaak Fah Soo Nong) : 20 – 21 November 2007



THAI in cooperation with Royal Thai Air Force made a donation of school equipments to schools in the three southern provinces to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary. This is to create moral in sharing goods and showing compassion to Thai people in the three Southern provinces by THAI staff who volunteers to renovate eight school libraries located in Southern by THAI staff volunteers.



6. Phorn Jaak Fah Following Father’s Steps : September – December 2007



The project is to persuade THAI’s staff to present plan or project following His Majesty the King’s doctrine which can actually process. The winner of any project, which will be considered to be company’s project in the future, will be awarded.



7. Special Customer Services On Board: 4 – 6 December 2007



THAI will serve special menu onboard by using products from the Royal Project Foundation for all flights departing from Bangkok during 4-6 December 2007. Also, passengers will receive commemorative souvenirs on this auspicious occasion

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press199.htm

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Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has developed internet check-in services, allowing more flexibility and convenience to passengers. Currently, iCheck-in service is available for both ROP members and THAI eCustomers who can easily receive usable member IDs and passwords after application.



Mrs.Wanporn Wibooncharoenkitja, Managing Director, Ground Customer Services Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited said that THAI provides a value service delivering more convenience to all passengers called Internet Check-in. The iCheck-in may be accessed by customers who have applied on www.thaiair.com. Online check-in service provides customers more convenience for both domestic and international THAI flights departing from various destinations including connecting flights. The iCheck-in service is available 24 hours a day, and even 2 hours before flight departure for all types of tickets. Passengers need to have a confirmed reservation with no more than 4 passengers in the same reservation code. It is necessary to know the reservation code or PNR to use iCheck-in. Users are also allowed to edit their frequent flyer numbers, change seating arrangements, confirm check-in and cancel check-in. Boarding passes and baggage check-in will be organized for passengers by check-in staff at the airport.



THAI Internet Check-in was implemented in June 2005 to ROP Members. The iCheck-in service is a new exclusive choice that provides more convenience for passengers to check-in and select seats online, which is less time consuming for passenger. THAI developed its iCheck-in service recently, in order to offer more alternatives and enhance benefits to THAI customers.



For more information on iCheck-in, passengers may contact THAI in ‘FAQs’ at www.thaiair.com.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press188.htm

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Thai Airways New Modified Boieng 777-300

HS-TKA "SRI WANNA"

Royal Silk Class

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Economy Class

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Source: http://www.newwavetg.com , http://www.airliners.net

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The Corporate Communications Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announces the reschedule of flights to Rangoon, the Union of Myanmar, for passengers in need of travel accordingly.



As there is currently a state of unrest in the Union of Myanmar that has resulted in the Burmese Government’s implementation of a curfew in the country. Therefore, the company has rescheduled its flights on the return flight route Bangkok – Rangoon v.v., for 2 flights during 27-29 September 2007, as follows.



- Flight TG 305 on the route Bangkok – Rangoon.
Original departure from Bangkok at 18.10 hrs. and arrival in Rangoon at 19.00 hrs.

Rescheduled departure from Bangkok at 16.30 hrs. and arrival in Rangoon at 17.20 hrs.

- Flight TG 306 on the route Rangoon – Bangkok.

Original departure from Rangoon at 20.00 hrs. and arrival in Bangkok at 21.45 hrs.

Rescheduled departure from Rangoon at 18.20 hrs. and arrival in Bangkok at 20.05 hrs.

- Other flights to and from Rangoon remain as scheduled.



THAI operates daily return flights on the route Bangkok – Rangoon v.v., at 3 flights per day.



The reschedule of flights on the route Bangkok – Rangoon v.v. are effective from 27-29 September 2007 only. Passengers requiring further information may contact THAI’s Call Center by calling Tel.

0-2356-1111, 24 hours a day.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...7/press205.htm

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This is a brilliant thread, loads of information and I love the pictures, good job!

The new Thai livery looks fantastic, IMO, possibly the best liverly in the world!

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Luxury Continues



Postcards: Africa



Postcards: Asia-Pacific



Postcards: Europe



Postcards: Thailand

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Sydney= Bangkok route with improved seating system and excellent entertainment PTV

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quite large touchable screen with a good remote control placed next to your right hand ( on the seat )
Economy class
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safety video

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the seats look very large and clean with plenty of space

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Does Thai have any plans to serve YVR?

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Originally Posted by Canadian74

Does Thai have any plans to serve YVR?

I think this route can be possible in the future in Bangkok-New York via Vancouver route.