Thai Airways International adds 7,000 Seats to Domestic Routes for Songkran Festival

Thai Airways International is to increase flight frequency and use larger aircraft types on its domestic routes, such as to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Surat Thani, Krabi, Trang, and Phuket in order to support domestic travel during the 12-18 April 2005 period of the Songkran Festival. 

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI's President, said that during Songkran Festival 2005, the government and private sectors have organized Songkran activities in various regions based on Thai culture and traditions, supporting domestic tourism. The increase of 7,000 seats on its domestic flights is as follows:

Bangkok - Chiang Mai 
Increase of 5 special flights on 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17 April 2005. 
Change to larger aircraft type for 2 flights on 13 and 14 April 2005.

Bangkok - Chiang Rai 
Increase of 2 special flights on 13 and 15 April 2005. 
Change to larger aircraft type for 4 flights on 12, 13, 16, and 17 April 2005.

Bangkok - Phuket
Change to larger aircraft type for 2 flights on 13 and 15 April 2005.

Bangkok - Surat Thani
Change to larger aircraft type for 2 flights on 13 and 15 April 2005.

Bangkok - Krabi
Increase of 2 special flights on 13 and 16 April 2005.

Bangkok - Trang
Increase of 2 special flights on 13 and 17 April 2005.

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