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Auckland flights to resume

Thai Airways International will resume direct flights between Bangkok and Auckland next year.

Bangkok Post

THAI sees aviation recovery in H2 despite fuel uptick

The financial results of Thai Airways International (THAI) are expected to bottom out in the second quarter, while recently approved tourism stimulus efforts should help airlines in the second half even as renewed US-Iran tensions cause jet fuel prices to rise, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

Airport checks tightened in 'Meena' heroin probe

Authorities have widened their investigation into a transnational drug network linked to Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo and tightened airport screening of airline crews.

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Flight pulled over typhoon

Thai Airways International has cancelled a Taipei-Bangkok flight scheduled for July 12 as Typhoon Bavi continues to disrupt air travel in the region.

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Police hunt for drug network kingpin abroad

Police have identified a Thai woman known as RoseRose as a suspected key figure in a cross-border drug network accused of using a Thai Airways flight attendant to smuggle heroin to Australia.

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Taiwan-bound Typhoon Bavi could disrupt air travel

Thai Airways International has advised passengers travelling from and to Taiwan to monitor their flight schedules between Thursday and Sunday as super typhoon Bavi is moving toward the island.

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Thailand approves $2 billion in new investments

The Board of Investment has had approved $1.99 billion worth of new investment projects, led by Nestle and Thai Airways International.

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‘All suspects identified’ in flight crew heroin smuggling case

Authorities have identified all members of the gang that used a Thai flight attendant to smuggle heroin into Australia, including suspects in Laos, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board.

Bangkok Post

Another arrest in heroin trafficking case

One more suspect has been arrested in the heroin trafficking case linked to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia on June 25, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau says (NSB).

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Heroin carried by Thai air hostess traced to Myanmar

Police tracing the heroin carried to Australia by a Thai Airways air hostess believe it was produced in Myanmar and smuggled into northern Thailand through Laos.

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Innocent until proven ignorant?

The sadly typical story of a Thai citizen being taken into custody in a foreign country on drug smuggling allegations should be almost too mundane to merit meaningful discussion, yet the national interest in the case involving a Thai Airways flight attendant has raised some points of note, notably what…

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Courier ‘sorry’ for delivering drugs to flight attendant

The man who delivered a parcel containing heroin to the home of a Thai Airways flight attendant who was later arrested in Australia has apologised for the trouble he caused her.

Bangkok Post

PM warns drug networks

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges has damaged the nation's international reputation, declaring narcotics suppression a national agenda item.

Bangkok Post

How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers

Early in the morning on June 18, a message from an unknown account slipped into the TikTok inbox of a flight attendant in Bangkok with a series of questions: "Are you flying to Australia? Do you do carry-for-hire? What is your rate?"

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Thai man, Lao wife detained in connection to drug smuggling case

LOEI - Police have detained a Thai man and his Lao wife for questioning in connection with a parcel they allegedly sent to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested at Melbourne Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle in about one kilogram of heroin concealed in her luggage.

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Drug agencies, AoT to meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent meeting of anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AoT) on Friday after the arrest of a Thai Airways International flight attendant in Australia on allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin into the country.

Bangkok Post

Officials yet to find evidence flight attendant was drug trafficking

There has not been any evidence to support a conclusion that a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia was a drug trafficker, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

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Thai Airways launches investigation after cabin crew member arrested for smuggling heroin worth £380k

Airline vows full cooperation as Australian police allege drugs were hidden in 12 tote bags

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Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia

Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.

The Independent UK

Air steward arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing heroin after tote bags searched

Police said an X-ray found white powder concealed in the linings of her tote bags

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia

Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.

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Thai adds Boeing 787-9 aircraft to expand long-haul capacity

Thai Airways International Plc (Thai) has announced the addition of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft to its fleet as part of an ongoing strategy to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen long-haul services and accommodate growing travel demand.

The Economic Times

Air India, Thai Airways to enter into codeshare agreement this year, expand travel options for travellers

Air India and Thai Airways are set to launch a codeshare agreement. This partnership will offer more travel choices for passengers flying between India and Thailand. The airlines aim to enhance connectivity across their networks. This collaboration will benefit travellers by providing convenient access to numerous destinations.

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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.

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Thai Airways introduces first female pilot

Thai Airways International has marked a milestone in its 66 years of commercial operation with the first female pilot on a commercial flight.

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