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Thai Airways

Thai Airways, officially Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, is the flag carrier of Thailand. The airline is based out of Bangkok. It faced a financial hiccup during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many aircraft put up for sale. The airline has recently restarted delivery of new aircraft. (Featured image: Getty Images)

777-300ER aircraft departing Zurich for
Thai Airways

IATA/ICAO Code
TG/THA
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1960
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Suvadhana Sibunruang
Country
Thailand

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