On March 31, 2002, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited operated its inaugural flight on the route Bangkok - Busan, the Republic of Korea.
Mr.Tasnai Sudasna, THAI's Executive Vice President, Commercial, said that THAI operations to Busan would boost the tourism industry both in Thailand and the Republic of Korea as well as enhance the economic relationship between the two countries. The Republic of Korea has shown significant economic growth and THAI's flight operation to Busan would boost air travel between Thailand and the Republic of Korea and cater for the rising number of passengers traveling from Thailand and overseas countries for the upcoming World Cup 2002 and the 14th Asian Games in October 2002, which will be hosted in
Busan.
THAI will utilise Airbus A300-600 aircraft to operate on the route between Bangkok and Busan. The aircraft seats 260 passengers: with 28 in executive class and 232 in economy class. THAI now flies twice weekly every Thursday and
Sunday.
Busan is approximately 450 kilometres southeast of Seoul with a population of 3.8 million. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Busan has a number of exquisite beaches and hot springs along its coastline, attracting million of tourists every year. Busan is one of the most industrialised cities in the Republic of Korea, and archeological evidence indicates the area has been inhabited since the Old Stone Age, some 15,000 years ago. Busan Kimhae International Airport offers international flights to 10 cities in 7 countries including Japan, China, Thailand and Saipan. The airport can accommodate up to 15 million visitors per year. Currently, THAI operates 25 weekly flights to Seoul. Busan is THAI's 53rd destination.
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