Inaugural flight welcomed at Krabi Airport by Thai tourism officials

 

TAT Newsroom

 

Bangkok, 24 February, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Russia’s S7 Airlines has introduced a once weekly direct service between Russia’s Novosibirsk and Thailand’s Krabi, from now through to the end of March 2022, servicing European winter traffic to the Southern Thailand province, which is famed for its beautiful beaches, enchanting islands, and welcoming hospitality.

 

S7 Airlines’ inaugural flight from Novosibirsk touched down at Krabi International Airport this morning. On hand for the arrival of Flight 5713 were executives from TAT, Krabi Tourism Business Association, and Krabi International Airport. Operated by an Airbus A321nx, the flight carried 64 passengers from cities across Russia; most of them were families travelling together.

 

Ms. Kanitha Phanworawat, Director of the TAT Moscow Office, said, “S7 Airlines’ new weekly service between Russia and Thailand will be highlighted in our marketing activities. Russian tourists love the beaches; as such, we will place emphasis on a wide array of tourism attractions and activities, especially in Thailand’s beach resort destinations. Krabi in particular is known for its limestone peaks, beautiful beaches and islands, unique temples, and outstanding food complimented by the friendliness of the local people.”

 

 

 

 

Since Thailand began to reopen for international tourists – gradually from 1 July, 2021, more than 57,000 Russian tourists have visited the kingdom. The TAT Moscow Office is currently working together with airlines, including S7 Airlines, as well as Russian travel agencies and tour companies to promote travel to Thailand especially in May, which is a long holiday in Russia, to attract Russian tourists to travel to Thailand during the holiday.

 

In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were six airlines operating direct flights from major Russian cities to Krabi, amounting to 63 flights and a total of 50,382 Russian visitor arrivals.

 

From 1 February, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers from any country around the world, including Russia, can travel to Krabi directly under either the TEST & GO entry scheme or Sandbox programme. For more information on Thailand’s various entry schemes, visit: https://www.tatnews.org/thailand-reopening/.

 

Photo Credit: Krabi Provincial Public Relations Office

 

Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/tat-welcomes-s7-airlines-new-weekly-service-between-russias-novosibirsk-and-thailands-krabi/

 

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Russians are busy carving out a new land for them but they will come....whatever left of them!

Mafia Express Air!!! 

I doubt I'll be making a round trip to Russian any time soon.

The invasion of Ukraine started this morning.

38 minutes ago, anchadian said:

I doubt I'll be making a round trip to Russian any time soon.

The invasion of Ukraine started this morning.

How are the tourists from other countries (Europe) going to feel about rubbing shoulders with the Russians here in Thailand? Along with Covid-19; another reason not to visit Thailand at this time. 

Just looking at the pic with the bald guy, getting a welcome gift, but being picky as for 'which one is the best', tells me that these are the millionaire visitors Thailand is keen to attract...

more and more hasty decisions made out of sheer desperation.... they should be careful with what they wish for

1 hour ago, anchadian said:

I doubt I'll be making a round trip to Russian any time soon.

The invasion of Ukraine started this morning.

They can always open a new route to North Korea

Ban flights from Russia and Belarus.

9 minutes ago, NewGuy said:

Ban flights from Russia and Belarus.

I believe that's coming very soon. I hate to put all Russians under one umbrella, but their government is really screwing things up. There is NO condoning this direct attack on a soveriegn nation.

Hide, the Ruskies are coming.

 

I was in Pattaya a few days ago.

Plenty of them.

A somewhat tone deaf announcement given todays events in Ukraine.

15 minutes ago, RafPinto said:

Hide, the Ruskies are coming.

 

I was in Pattaya a few days ago.

Plenty of them.

And strangely well behaved 

Just now, whereyougo said:

And strangely well behaved 

Yes, sitting outside 7/11, having an expensive dinner and a Chang.

Why blame the Russian people for the decisions made in imperial Washington (and its British lackeys like Bojo) to push the limits of Nato right up to the Russian border.  (Cuban missiles anyone?).

 

This whole "crisis" has to do with Biden wanting to help his Ukrainean cronies who have enriched the Biden family and of course the usual suspects: Raytheon, Northrup Grumman and other arms' peddlers who have lost a little bit of business after the Afghanistan defeat.

18 minutes ago, RafPinto said:

Hide, the Ruskies are coming.

 

I was in Pattaya a few days ago.

Plenty of them.

Did it never come to your mind they might be Ex-Pats ?

1 hour ago, rbkk said:

How are the tourists from other countries (Europe) going to feel about rubbing shoulders with the Russians here in Thailand? Along with Covid-19; another reason not to visit Thailand at this time. 

No problems at all.

1 hour ago, rbkk said:

How are the tourists from other countries (Europe) going to feel about rubbing shoulders with the Russians here in Thailand? Along with Covid-19; another reason not to visit Thailand at this time. 

Same as when the USA invades. Nobody saying that about the Americans 

The hard core truth is tourists do not give a <deleted>. They just want their well earned holiday. 

Besides if we start looking at every countries human rights abuse etc nobody will be going anywhere 

Next I guess TAT will be announcing new routes from China just after China invades Taiwan.

1 minute ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

Did it never come to your mind they might be Ex-Pats ?

Never said that they aren't.

14 minutes ago, blazes said:

Why blame the Russian people for the decisions made in imperial Washington (and its British lackeys like Bojo) to push the limits of Nato right up to the Russian border.  (Cuban missiles anyone?).

 

This whole "crisis" has to do with Biden wanting to help his Ukrainean cronies who have enriched the Biden family and of course the usual suspects: Raytheon, Northrup Grumman and other arms' peddlers who have lost a little bit of business after the Afghanistan defeat.

Yep notice the US preaching and antagonizing against Russia increased 100 fold from the US since they surrendered Afghanistan, running the world manipulating other countries to announce sanctions, sanctions.

 

The never ending cycle, today its vilifying Russia, then next its China then Venezuela then Cuba, then Iran etc...ad infinitum.

8 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Next I guess TAT will be announcing new routes from China just after China invades Taiwan.

China is never going to invade Taiwan, they are too weak and worship the almighty dollar.

5 minutes ago, userabcd said:

Today its Russia, then its China then Venezuela then Cuba, then Iran etc...ad infinitum.

What do you expect with a geriatric, blubbery US president in charge in the West. He's about as threatening to Putin and xi as Big Bird from Sesame Street

4 minutes ago, userabcd said:

China is never going to invade Taiwan, they are too weak and worship the almighty dollar.

They know that Russia is going to be hit with strong words and pathetic sanctions and that will be it. Xi has promised to bring Taiwan back in to the fold, his buddy Putin has just shown him the way.

We saw picture of that strategic meeting between Xi and Putin.  Only question: how will they divvy up Land of Smiles?

Is quite amusing watching the russian currency exchange rates now - we may moan about our £ but the Russian R is really tanking again the baht - down like 10% during last 12 hours. 

 

https://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?from=RUB&to=THB&view=12H

2 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Is quite amusing watching the russian currency exchange rates now - we may moan about our £ but the Russian R is really tanking again the baht - down like 10% during last 12 hours. 

 

https://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?from=RUB&to=THB&view=12H

It looks even better on a 5 year chart.

 

Soon, the Rubel billionaires are all coming to spend their fortune in Thailand.

Interesting.

 

~ 200 seats.

 

A321neo

 

once a week.

 

 

Might be a few ruskies near Ukraine who fancy Krabi at the moment but I think this service will be dead in the water.

1 hour ago, userabcd said:

China is never going to invade Taiwan, they are too weak and worship the almighty dollar.

I beg to differ.