THAI spreads its wings: More flights to China as visa policy takes off

[snoop1130]

 

After a discussion with the Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Airways (THAI) is planning to increase its flights to China from 25 flights to 35 flights a week in response to the free visa policy for Chinese tourists.

 

Srettha announced after the meeting with the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) that the government planned to extend temporary visa exemptions to Chinese tourists during Thailand’s high tourist season. The policy is expected to start from October 1 onwards, marking a first for Thailand in waiving visa requirements for Chinese visitors.

 

The 61 year old Thai PM then discussed the policy with the Chief Executive Officer of the THAI, Chai Sri-iam, yesterday, September 11. Chai stated that the airline is pleased to cooperate with the government and would increase its flights to handle the increasing number of Chinese travellers.

 

Chai reported that the airline had a plan to increase flights to China from 25 flights per week to 35 flights scheduled to officially be in effect on December 1 of this year.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Wikimedia

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-spreads-its-wings-more-flights-to-china-as-visa-policy-takes-off

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-12

 

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[stoner]

i can't take it anymore. two witty pun's in one headline. i feel woozy i should sit down. 

[chickenslegs]

5 minutes ago, stoner said:

i can't take it anymore. two witty pun's in one headline. i feel woozy i should sit down. 

Taking airline puns to new heights

[stoner]

7 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Taking airline puns to new heights

your head is in the clouds.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, stoner said:

i can't take it anymore. two witty pun's in one headline. i feel woozy i should sit down. 

Are you sure it's the witty puns making you woozy?

[harada]

They are obviously reading different reports on the state of Chinas economy than what I am, it’s going down the gurgled, the Chinese dream is over. ????

[Sydebolle]

Even if you have not the slightest idea nor knowledge of aviation it must be crystal clear, that some ends do not meet. 

There are at least 37 aircraft in Thai livery permanently parked at Suvannaphoum; many more are parked on other airports and Thai now starts to consider to fly again? All the while they keep buying new aircraft prior to returning the leased equipment back to its rightful owners and hence lease payments are continuing to add up.