THAI airways celebrates its 56th birthday

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THAI airways celebrates its 56th birthday


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BANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) - THAI Airways held a religious ceremony yesterday on the occasion of its 56th anniversary.

Thai Airways Second Vice President Areepong Boocha-oom presided over the ceremony, which was also attended by Thai Airways President Jarumporn Chotikasathien, other airline executives and invited guests.

The religious ceremony was first held before a Hindu shrine. Monks were also invited to deliver sermons to people who joined the event to celebrate the airlines’ birthday.

According to the national carrier, it was founded in 1960 as a joint venture between Thailand's domestic carrier, Thai Airways Company and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). It inaugurated its first flight to Hong Kong on May 1, 1960.

In 1977, the Thai Government bought out SAS's 15% stake, and Thai Airways became fully owned by the Thai people. Thai Airways now offers flights to 57 destinations in 30 countries around the world with a fleet of 80 planes.

-- NNT 2016-05-02

[Somtamnication]

Happy bird day.

[tomwct]

Sorry no Champagne this year, but Happy Birthday!

[canopus1969]

They need more than a few prayers

[thai3]

Appalling customer service, the worst food and too many old planes. Flew with them over 50 times but never again, the alternatives are so much better all round these days.

[bridge2bridge]

What about some CHEAP fares to celebrate.

[penco]

Appalling customer service, the worst food and too many old planes. Flew with them over 50 times but never again, the alternatives are so much better all round these days.

UK--BKK uses Airbus A380's, they're spanking new. The food and customer service were fine when I used them. Would still fly EVA though if Thai Airways is more expensive.