BANGKOK — Thai Airways International on Tuesday launched its inaugural direct flight between Bangkok and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s return to the Dutch capital after a 28-year hiatus. A ceremony was held at Suvarnabhumi Airport, attended by Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri, Chief Commercial Officer Kittipong Sarnsombat, airline executives, staff and invited guests. Passengers on the inaugural flight also received commemorative souvenirs.
The airline said the resumed route aims to meet growing travel demand while improving connections between Thailand, the Asia-Pacific region and major European destinations through the Star Alliance network. The Bangkok–Amsterdam service will operate daily, with Flight TG936 departing Bangkok at 05:35 and arriving in Amsterdam at 12:40 local time, while Flight TG937 departs Amsterdam at 14:15 local time and arrives in Bangkok at 06:35 the following day.