SAS boost for Thai tourism
BANGKOK – Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Phornsiri Manoharn has applauded Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launch of three-weekly services between Stockholm and Bangkok.
The TAT Governor was among the officials welcoming the 280 passengers arriving on the inaugural flight. She said it would go a long way towards boosting arrivals from Scandinavia, one of the top source markets for visitor arrivals in Europe.
The inaugural flight was due to arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport today at 12.55 hrs.
“Sweden is the fourth largest source of arrivals from Europe,” Mrs Phornsiri said. “Swedish travellers get visa free entry to Thailand. The SAS services will play a major role in boosting travel between the two countries.”
In January-August 2007, arrivals from Sweden at Suvarnabhumi International Airport were up by 19.68 percent to 131,651. Total international arrivals recorded at Suvarnabhumi in that period were 6.68 million, up 2.96 percent over the same period of 2006.
The Stockholm-Bangkok route will complement SAS’ existing Copenhagen-Bangkok route. It will be served with an Airbus A340-300, offering passengers a choice of three service classes
The flight will operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday (SK 975 depart Stockholm at 20.35 hrs, arrive Bangkok 12.55hrs next day). The return Bangkok — Stockholm flight will operate on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday (SK 976 depart Bangkok 14.45 hrs, arrive Stockholm 20.10 hrs)
SAS enjoys the distinction of having played an historic role in the development of Thai aviation. In 1960, SAS held a 30 percent share in the establishment of Thai Airways International.
It has also provided operations, managerial and marketing expertise,.
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