THAI Increases Flights for Songkran Holidays Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will increase additional domestic flights and operates larger aircraft with an increase of 18,000 seats duet to higher passenger demand during Songkran Festival. Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse, THAI's Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, said that during Songkran Holidays, the Public and Private sectors will organize "The Grand Lanna Civilization, Songkran Festival" to celebrate the Thai New Year in order to promote travelling especially in Chiang Mai during 2-15 April 2004. THAI will operate larger aircraft to increase 18,000 seats or up to 10.64% of the existing 172,000 seats bringing a total of 190,000 seats.This is due to higher passenger demand on the routes to provinces in the Northern and Southern parts of Thailand such as Chiang Mai,Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi and Had Yai. The flights concerned are as follows: Bangkok - Chiang Mai v.v. · Additional 7 flights on 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18 April 2004 · Operating larger aircraft on 2 flights Bangkok - Chiang Rai v.v. · Additional 3 flights on 13, 15 and 18 April 2004 · Operating larger aircraft on 4 flights Bangkok - Phuket v.v. · Additional 9 flights on 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 April 2004 · Operating larger aircraft on 15 flights Bangkok - Krabi v.v. · Additional 8 flights on 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 April 2004 Bangkok - Had Yai v.v. · Additional 1 flight on 15 April 2004 · Operating larger aircraft on 1 flight Additional flights adjustment can be further considered in case of increased passenger demand. THAI regularly adjusts additional flights to meet the demand of Thai and foreign passengers during Songkran Holidays every year. For further information, passenger may call THAI's 24-hour reservation service at tel. 0 2628 2000 and 0 2280 0060. Back to index..

THAI Offers ROP Bonus Miles on New Destinations Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is offering Bonus miles for Royal Orchid Plus members flying to three THAI'S newest destinations for summer schedule 2004: Milan, Bangalore and Jinghong during 29 March - 31 July 2004. Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI's President, said that the new destinations for summer schedule 2004 would increase more travelling alternatives to all passengers both for business and leisure. THAI will reward ROP members with Bonus mileage points when flying THAI on the routes given per sector: MILAN, Italy Rewarding 1,000 miles for Economy Class Rewarding 2,000 miles for Business Class Rewarding 3,000 miles for First Class This promotion is effective during 04 May - 31 July 2004 BANGALORE, India Rewarding double miles in all classes This promotion is effective during 29 March - 31 May 2004 JINGHONG, China Rewarding double miles in all classes This promotion is effective during 31 March - 30 June 2004 For further information, please call 0 2545 1111. Back to index..

THAI Wins Thai Flag Decoration Contest under Public Sector Category Pol. Maj. Yongyuth Sarasombath (second from right), Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, presented the Thai Flag Decoration Award to Mrs. Sunathee Isvarphornchai (second from left), Vice President, Corporate Communications Department, from Thai Airways International Public Company Limited at the Meeting Hall, Public Relations Department. The National Identity Office, the Office of the Prime Minister organized the Thai Flag Decoration Contest categorizing as Public sector, Private sector and General Public both in Bangkok and Provincial areas. The campaign aims at growing awareness of Thai identity in the people's conscience by encouraging them to decorate Thai Flag in public to show Thai identity and independence. The contest sub-committee awarded THAI the first prize under Public sector in both Bangkok and Provincial categories (over 186 contestants). THAI, as national carrier is very proud of being granted the award and being a part of the campaign that builds up the perception in Thai people. Back to index..

THAI Announces Applications for Pilot Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announces vacant pilot positions for qualified persons to support increased fleet to new destinations.Flg.Off. Veerachai Sripa, THAI's Executive Vice President, Operations Department, said that the job opportunities are open to all interested and qualified persons who will be trained for flights to recently open destinations and for the newly coming aircraft at the end of 2004-2005. As a result, the airline is offering scholarship for the positions by categorizing the applicants as the general public and those who have the pilot license with requirements below: General Public Pilot Licensed Persons Qualifications · Thai national, male, age below 28 years (applicable date of birth not before 1 October 1976) · University Graduate with Bachelor Degree · Good command of spoken and written English · Exempted from military service · Excellent health, good eyesight · Minimum height 165 cms. Qualifications · Thai national, male, age below 38 years (applicable date of birth not before 1 October 1966) · University Graduate with Bachelor Degree · Good command of spoken and written English · Exempted from military service · Graduated from a flying school recognized by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited · Holding a Commercial Pilot License · Currently flying a fixed wing aircraft only Required Documents · Five 1-inch recent photos (within 3 months) · Identity Card · Certified copy of House Registration Certificate · Certificate of exemption from military service · Educational documents (Bachelor Degree and Transcript) Required Documents · Five 1-inch recent photos (within 3 months) · Identity Card · Certified copy of House Registration Certificate · Certificate of exemption from military service · Educational documents · Bachelor Degree and Transcript · Flying School Certificate and Transcript which state the following: · Duration of Course · Flying hours of each training type · Pilot's License · Pilot's Log Book All applicants must bring along the original copy and certified photocopy of the above documents and apply in person at Building 5, 3rd Floor, THAI's Head Office on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road during 1-30 April 2004 (working days only) at 08.30-16.30. For further information, please call 0 2545 2688 and 0 2545 3658 (during working hours). Back to index..

THAI Welcome H.R.H. Princess Ubolratana at ITB Berlin Mrs. Sunathee Isvarphorchai (second from left), Thai Airways International's Vice President, Corporate Communications Department, recently welcomed H.R.H. Princess Ubolratana (seated, center) during her visit to THAI's booth at ITB Berlin 2004 in Germany. THAI participated in the ITB Berlin in Germany, the world's leading trade fair for the tourism industry worldwide. Also present were Mrs. Chonchineepan Chiranon (far right), Thai Ambassador to Berlin and Mrs. Juthamas Siriwan (left), Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Mr. Sakchai Srongprapa (second from right), THAI's General Manager for Germany, Austria and Eastern Europe. Back to index..

THAI Joins ITB Berlin 2004 Mr. Kanok Abhiradee (right), President, Thai Airways International and Mrs. Juthamas Siriwan (left), Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand, recently chaired a joint press conference at ITB Berlin 2004 in Germany, which aimed to further promote Thailand travel and tourism industry. Deatails of the press conference also included update on THAI's products and services, including the airline's involvement at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, total services improvement and new corporate identity. ITB Berlin is the world's leading trade fair for the global tourism industry as well as an international meeting place where more than three quarters of its exhibitors and trade visitors come from outside Germany. ITB Berlin serves as the main communication and marketing forum for the tourism industry worldwide. Back to index..

THAI Joins ITB Berlin 2004 Between 12-16 March, Thai Airways International will participate in ITB Berlin in Germany, the world's leading trade fair for the tourism industry worldwide. THAI will organize a promotional booth at ITB Berlin aiming to bring Thailand's unique culture and tradition to the world and at the same time bring the world to Thailand. Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI's President said, "Over THAI's 43 years in operation, we have become renowned for the quality of our airline services, for combining unique Thai culture and traditions with our organizational culture. THAI has become equally well-known as an ambassador of Thai culture, in extending Thai hospitality to its customers and passengers traveling to Thailand from all over the world. THAI believes that ITB Berlin offers the airline an exceptional platform to promote 'Thainess' to the world and THAI is pleased to show its presence during this industry-wide exhibition." Exhibitors from various sectors of the international tourism industry will participate in ITB Berlin, including national and regional tourism organizations, tourism offices, tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, insurance companies, communication and information systems, publishing companies, and international tourism federations. THAI's promotional booth will occupy an area of 95 square meters, and will allow visitors to learn more about the airline's products and services, including THAI's involvement at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, total services improvement and new corporate identity. Currently, THAI operates 12 flights per week between Bangkok and Frankfurt and four weekly flights between Bangkok and Munich, utilizing Boeing 747-400. As of May 1, 2004, THAI will increase its flight operation between Bangkok and Munich to five flights per week. ITB Berlin is the world's leading trade fair for the global tourism industry as well as an international meeting place where more than three quarters of its exhibitors and trade visitors come from outside Germany. ITB Berlin serves as the main communication and marketing forum for the tourism industry worldwide. Back to index..