webfact Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 This morning marked a significant moment for Thailand’s tourism industry as the first direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan, landed at Surat Thani International Airport. This inaugural flight carried 212 passengers, arriving at 7.30am, signaling a new era of connectivity between the two countries. The occasion saw a warm welcome from local officials, including Surat Thani’s Deputy Governor Nanthawat Charoenwan, Airport Director Suksawat Sukhawanno, and representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Among the passengers were the Thai Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Chatchawan Sakornsinsuwan, Kazakhstani travel operators, and media personnel. This direct flight route is a result of a collaboration between a leading Kazakhstani tour company, Selfie Travel, Fun & Sun, and Scat Airlines. The Boeing 737-Max, capable of seating 212 passengers, is scheduled to operate every ten days from May to September, totalling 13 flights during this period. TAT marked the maiden flight with a water salute and distributed elephant keychain souvenirs to passengers and scarves to the cabin crew, highlighting the Amazing Thailand brand. The choice of Surat Thani as a destination aligns with TAT’s strategic plan to boost connectivity to both major and secondary cities within the country. This expansion is expected to increase travel from Kazakhstan and neighbouring CIS regions to popular Thai destinations such as Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao, and other locales in Surat Thani and Krabi. The launch comes just in time for Kazakhstan’s summer season, which runs from May to September. Kazakhstan has emerged as a lucrative market with high spending potential. In 2023, the number of Kazakhstani tourists visiting Thailand surged by 190% compared to the previous year, reaching 172,282 visitors. This historic rise coincides with a tourism cooperation agreement signed on March 23 between Thailand and Kazakhstan, further bolstered by Thailand’s extension of visa exemptions to Kazakhstani passport holders for stays of up to 30 days, valid until August 31. The arrival of this direct flight signifies burgeoning ties and mutual benefits for both nations, promising a vibrant and prosperous future for tourism. Picture courtesy: Khaosod -- 2024-06-01 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, webfact said: The Boeing 737-Max, I am surprised that they all arrived safely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 (edited) Excellent. All those top tier temple teasing tourists travelling to Thailand today. Edited June 1 by Woof999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 6 hours ago, webfact said: the first direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan, landed at Surat Thani International Airport To celebrate this auspicious event the airport was temporarily renamed "Borat Thani International Airport" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 (edited) Another safe way for fugitive Russians to enter Thailand. Edited June 1 by mfd101 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORDO Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Gotta to love the white high-lift shoes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 1 Popular Post Share Posted June 1 7 hours ago, webfact said: This direct flight route is a result of a collaboration between a leading Kazakhstani tour company, Selfie Travel, Fun & Sun, and Scat Airlines I spat my coffee out. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said: I am surprised that they all arrived safely. It's like Russian roulette... 737 Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Scat Airlines sounds like a large pile of smelly 💩 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeps Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 I guess no one on AN is unduly impressed...........! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luuk Chaai Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 12:54 PM, mfd101 said: Another safe way for fugitive Russians to enter Thailand. for the non believers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/1/2024 at 8:38 AM, hotchilli said: I spat my coffee out. "SCAT Airlines, legally PLL SCAT Air Company, is a Kazakh civil airline... Its name is the acronym of Special Cargo Air Transport." Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCAT_Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 SCAT. It's certainly not my thing, but who am I to judge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Very Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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