Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Turkish Airlines signed an MOU in Istanbul to move toward a joint venture cooperation agreement. This is a significant step toward enhancing the cooperation between the flag carriers of Thailand and Türkiye. THAI will introduce daily service to Istanbul from its hub in Bangkok in December 2023, which will strengthen the position of THAI as the gateway carrier to Thailand, the Asia-Pacific region, and Australia.
Furthermore, this partnership will promote tourism, commerce, and investment between the two countries. As Istanbul is situated strategically to act as a hub between Asia, Europe, and Africa, passengers will be able to conveniently travel between Thailand and Türkiye, as well as on to Europe and other points in Africa.
In the first six months of 2023 (January-June), over 1 million tourists from Türkiye and its neighboring countries in eastern Europe and Africa traveled to Thailand. (PRD)
