Thai Airways opens new Dhaka office in Gulshan, reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor inaugurated the office at Gulshan Avenue in the capital, the airline said in a press statement issued today (27 January)
Thai Airways, Thailand's national flag carrier, has reaffirmed its dedication to the Bangladeshi market, emphasising enhanced connectivity and world-class services for travellers.
Highlighting the airline's commitment, its vice president of Sales, Wit Kitchathorn, said, "Thai Airways remains dedicated to delivering world-class service and enhanced connectivity for Bangladeshi travellers, solidifying its position as one of the region's leading airlines."
The remarks came during an inauguration programme of Thai Airways new office in the capital's Gulshan Avenue. The airline opened its new Dhaka office today (27 January) to explore more market potential in Bangladesh.
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The office was inaugurated by Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh, Makawadee Sumitmor, who during his address, said, "Thai Airways has played a pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade and strengthening people-to-people connections between Bangladesh and Thailand."
The event was also attended by Narintorn Sukkaseam, team lead for Western, Middle East and Bangladesh. Ahmed Yusuf Walid, managing director of Air Galaxy Limited, the passenger general sales agent (GSA) of Thai Airways, hosted the event.
Walid said that the new office aims to enhance customer service and provide greater accessibility for passengers in Bangladesh. The presence of the new office highlighted the enduring partnership between Thai Airways and the Bangladeshi market, which has spanned over 50 years, he added.
In addition to the new Dhaka office, Thai Airways has branch offices in Chattogram and Sylhet, further strengthening its footprint in the country.
Meanwhile, the airline hosted a networking event this evening at a city hotel.
Thai Airways operates two daily flights on the Dhaka-Bangkok route: TG322, departing at 1:40pm, and another TG322 at 2am.
These flights offer seamless connections to numerous international destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Sydney, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, Manila, and Hong Kong.
To ensure a premium travel experience, the daytime flight utilises the Airbus A330-300, featuring 31 business class and 263 economy class seats. The early morning flight is operated by an Airbus A320 with an all-economy seating configuration.
