Bangkok Airways on network expansion, fleet renewal and sustainability.

Could you share some information on your network evolution and expansion?

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth – International traffic has been affected by the ongoing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Traffic between Bangkok and Phnom Penh declined significantly and we had to reduce our offer from three daily flights to one. Siem Reap remains stable, however, with three daily services. We used to fly to Myanmar but the political situation remains difficult, and there is a lot of competition in Vietnam now.

Could you rebalance capacity elsewhere?

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth – Yes, particularly to Samui Airport. We increased permitted daily movements from 50 to 60, with a long-term target of 73. We also strengthened regional connections within Thailand. On the international front, we are considering resuming Samui–Kuala Lumpur and possibly Singapore, depending on market conditions and also our fleet capacity. Post-COVID, we operate 23 aircraft compared to 40 previously, so efficiency is key.

How has the current global situation impacted your
operations?

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth – It is still too early to measure the full impact. In the first days, we missed fewer than 300 passengers, then around 500–600 the following day. The numbers are not significant overall. Many passengers were able to re-route and continue their journeys to Thailand. In the short term, it is manageable. And as usual in such situations, we allow flight and date changes. We try to be flexible and support passengers who miss connections.

Can you tell us about your sustainability commitments?

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth – We began using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) last year on 1% of our international flights. We source it through PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR). Supply in Thailand remains limited, but we aim to increase usage gradually in line with international aviation targets.