February 2008

Thai to Start First Ever Flight to Samui

28 Feb 2008Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has announced that it will start commercial flights, for the first time, to the popular southern resort island of Samui. | THAI’s Boeing 737-400 aircraft, capable of carrying 149 passengers (12 on Royal Silk Class / 137 on Economy Class) commenced the twice daily service on 15 February, 2008.

Nationwide Ban on Smoking in Pubs, Clubs, Takes Effect

19 Feb 2008Thailand has further extended a national ban on smoking in public areas to include pubs, restaurants, discos and market-places, both open-air and air-conditioned. | Previously, the regulations applied only to public buildings and closed air-conditioned areas.