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THAI takes delivery of its third Airbus A380-800
(L to R) Thomas Friedberger,
Airbus Senior Vice President of Sales in Asia; Flight Lieutenant Montree
Jumrieng, THAI Executive Vice President, Technical Department; Dr. Sorajak
Kasemsuvan, THAI President; Chris Buckley, Airbus Executive Vice President,
Europe & Asia; Lt. Atisak Padchuenjai, THAI Executive Vice President,
Operations; and Chalermpon Intarawong, THAI Vice President, A/C Maintenance,
BKK Base; Department.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)
recently took delivery of its third Airbus A380-800 aircraft, royally
bestowed the name “Chaiya”. At a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, the
aircraft was handed over to Dr. Sorajak Kasemsuvan, THAI President by Chris
Buckley, Airbus Executive Vice President, Europe & Asia, which was witnessed
by members of THAI management, and members of Airbus management.
THAI ordered a total of six Airbus A380-800 aircraft, which are fully
equipped with the most modern technology, products and services, which aim
to meet passenger satisfaction in all classes of service. As of 6 October
2012, THAI’s first A380-800 operated on the route Bangkok to Hong Kong and
Bangkok to Singapore. With its second A380-800, THAI operated the aircraft
roundtrip from Bangkok to Frankfurt and Bangkok to Hong Kong beginning 15
December 2012. The third A380-800 which was recently delivered will operate
on the route Bangkok to Narita as of 1 January 2013, while the fourth
A380800 will operate on the route Bangkok to Paris in the Summer Program
2013, and the fifth and sixth A380-800s will be delivered in the last
quarter of 2013.
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‘Pirates’ shiver the timbers in Jomtien Beach
The 44-meter “Thai Phan Noi” recently dropped
anchor off Pattaya.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Crowds in Jomtien Beach were on the lookout for Capt. Jack Sparrow
after what appeared to be a pirate ship anchored offshore.
The 44-meter “Thai Phan Noi” dropped anchor off Pattaya Dec. 27, allowing
its 100 tourist passengers to come ashore in search of their own personal
treasure.
The Thai hardwood boat, operated by Pirates of Pattaya, takes tourists on
cruises around Pattaya’s islands for 1,900 baht per person. The 150-ton
vessel offers four restrooms, shower, air-conditioned family room, bar,
dining and a disco floor.
Thai Phan Noi docked in Jomtien because it wants to attract customers and
advertise the boat, crewmembers said. Many of the initial customers are
Russian groups.
Very limited information about the ship is available online at
PiratesOfPattaya.com.
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