Thai AirAsia hopes to operate direct Bangkok-Naypyidaw flight in October

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Thai AirAsia hopes to operate direct Bangkok-Naypyidaw flight in October
By English News



BANGKOK, June 26 - Thai AirAsia (TAA), a Bangkok-based budget airline, is seeking to open a direct flight from Bangkok to the Myanmar capital by October, ahead of the year-end regional sports event SEA Games.

TAA chief executive officer Tassapol Bijleveld said the airline seeks approval from Myanmar authorities to operate direct flight from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport to Naypyidaw.

He said the maiden flight is expected to be in service in October in time to facilitate tourists and those who will attend the 27th SEA Games to be hosted by Myanmar in December.

Mr Tassapol said the budget airline will increase its routes in Southeast Asia, from the current nine destinations, in the wake of the ASEAN Economic Community which will take effect at the end of 2015. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-06-26

[bangarang]

Nice! Good to see Air Asia expanding its cheap services to more areas. Another place I can check out on a budget.

[geriatrickid]

Obtaining a visa for Myanmar is no easy feat.

[lee b]

So thats the name of the myanmar capital is it? Well i never knew that..

[Chao Lao Beach]

Obtaining a visa for Myanmar is no easy feat.

Anyone got a good link how to do this from BKK?

[honzad]

Obtaining a visa for Myanmar is no easy feat.

Anyone got a good link how to do this from BKK?

Errr - go to the Myanmar Embassy on Sathorn Road and apply? They offer same day service. Easier than many others.

[ignis]

Can anyone help ? Re Air Asia

for the past 3 weeks can get Airasia and enter everything click search this page arrives.

Access Denied

You don't have permission to access "http://booking.airasia.com/Compact.aspx" on this server.

Reference #18.21e0fc7d.1372298424.d77007

Any ideas please ?

Use Win 7 and Chrome on PC........... use XP and Firefox on Laptop......... both = same ??

[chuang]

Mine too, after selecting the dates..." ERRORS you did not specify the number of pax ".....can't proceed further..

[bangarang]

Taken from the US Travel Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1077.html#entry_requirements

On June 1, 2012, the Government of Burma announced a visas-on-arrival program in order to facilitate investment in the country. More information about the program can be found on the Embassy of Burma to the United States’ website:http://www.mewashingtondc.com/visa_form_7_en.php. Please be aware that the rules regarding this relatively new program are complex and not fully codified. While certain classes of business travelers have reportedly been able to obtain visas on arrival under this program, Burmese Immigration Officials have refused entry to some travelers who believed they were eligible to enter the country without a visa. Until the Government of Burma further defines the program’s qualifications, travelers are advised not to consider the visas-on-arrival program a viable alternative to a visa.

Please also note that the visa-on-arrival program is not intended for tourists seeking tourist visas. Some local tour agencies prepare visa applications for tourists for a fee before the tourists arrive at Yangon International Airport. Tourists with pre-arranged visa applications must obtain authorization from the Burmese Ministry of Immigration in order to get a visa upon arrival.