Prompong J.

If you need to travel between VTBS-VTBD, you need a minimum travel time around 45 mins by Taxi.

Beach landing for HKT (Runway 09) will operate between October til March every year.

A sign "Do not photo without AOT permission" visible at the fence next to the mould on the beach.

For your option, the old viewing mall @ DMK T-1 already back. If anyone need to catch some Nok & 1-2-go, the deck already opened. (Pic from Chaiyaporn M./Thailand Spotters)

I will reccommend a hotel that you can spot from the early morning : Queens Garden Resort Hotel located around 3 miles from a/p http://www.queensgardenresort.net/index.html room 415 bldg 1 is the best for all. The hotel roof top (19R arr. morning) can access for hotel guest + guest's friend (Thanks for Raymond for a model in my pic. ) Canal side (19R arr. afternoon) model by Thailand Spotters' member

Kanehoshi, pls chk yr message.

BKK

THAI Launches Direct Flights from Copenhagen-Phuket and Adds Flights to Copenhagen Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announces the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen to Phuket as well as additional flights from Bangkok to Copenhagen. Flights on these sectors will operate three times per week respectively, utilizing the Boeing 747-400 aircraft, with service commencing on 11 November 2011. These flights may be reserved immediately. Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI Executive Vice President of Commercial, said, “THAI is pleased to offer the first-ever direct flights from Copenhagen to Phuket giving passengers more choices and making it easier than ever to travel from Scandinavia straight into Phuket.” THAI’s flight TG953 is a 10-hour, 35-minute flight, departing Copenhagen on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 20.45 hours and arriving in Phuket at 13.20 hours the following day. On the return, passengers may take any of THAI’s daily flights from Phuket to Bangkok and connect on flights to Copenhagen. THAI will operate three additional flights per week on the route Bangkok to Copenhagen, with flight TG952 departing Bangkok on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 13.00 hours and arriving in Copenhagen on the same day at 18.45 hours. THAI already operates daily flights on the routes Bangkok-Copenhagen v.v. utilizing the Boeing 747-400 and also offers several flights per day on the route Bangkok-Phuket v.v. For more information, passengers may refer to www.thaiairways.com, contact THAI’s offices worldwide, or THAI’s Call Center at Tel. (+662) 356-1111, 24 hours. Flight Schedule for Copenhagen-Phuket, Bangkok-Copenhagen: Note: * refers to additional flight TG952 on the route Bangkok-Copenhagen. ** refers to regularly operated flights with flights times during the Winter Traffic Program, effective 30 October 2011.

THAI Introduces Direct Flights from Bangkok to Brussels, Belgium Today (27 June 2011), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced the introduction of direct flights to be operated thrice weekly non-stop on the route Bangkok – Brussels v.v., utilizing Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, with service commencing on 17 November 2011. Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI Executive Vice President for Commercial, said, “THAI is pleased to introduce Brussels as its newest destination to serve the European Union (EU), as the only Southeast Asian carrier to operate non-stop flights on the route Bangkok-Brussels v.v. Flights to Brussels will serve business travel among the international community from Thailand and the European Union conducting state travel. Leisure passengers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France will also take advantage of direct flights into Bangkok, with passengers traveling beyond Bangkok to Thai domestic destinations and other parts of Southeast Asia.” THAI will operate a total of three flights per week from Bangkok to Brussels. THAI’s direct service on flight TG934 will depart Bangkok on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 00.30 hours and arrive in Brussels at 07.00 hours. On the return, flight TG935 will depart Brussels on the same day at 13.30 hours and arrive in Bangkok at 06.20 hours on the next day. Total flight time on the Bangkok-Brussels route is 12.30 hours and 10.50 hours on the return from Brussels-Bangkok. Brussels is THAI’s 72 nd destination. THAI will utilize Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on the Bangkok-Brussels v.v. route and can carry a total of 292 passengers with 30 seats in Royal Silk Class and 262 seats in Economy Class, with seats in all classes of travel equipped with personal screens and the latest in-flight entertainment system. Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the European Union. As Brussels is within close proximity to the Netherlands, THAI’s direct flight serves state travel conducted by officials from the International Court of Justice in The Hague as well as other international organizations headquartered in Brussels such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Flights on the route Bangkok-Brussels v.v. may be reserved as of 1 July 2011 onwards. For more information, passengers may refer to www.thaiairways.com , contact THAI’s offices worldwide, or THAI’s Call Center at Tel. (662) 356-1111, 24 hours. Flight Schedule for Bangkok-Brussels v.v. Source : http://www.prthaiairways.com/thaiair_4p/front/news_detail.php?lg=en&dng=1211

THAI named Top 5 Airline Worldwide and Wins Skytrax Best Airline Economy Class Onboard Catering and Best Airline Economy Class Seat Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was honoured at the 2011 Skytrax World Airline Awards in two categories, winning the title of Best Airline Economy Class Onboard Catering and also picking up the title for Best Airline Economy Class seat. THAI also placed 5th worldwide in the 2011 World’s Best Airlines category, moving up from 9th place in last year. Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI President, said, “THAI is honored to receive the top awards in these two categories and having moved up to 5th place in the World’s Best Airlines category.” THAI has been implementing ongoing retrofitting projects of a number of aircraft to create higher customer satisfaction and to improve THAI’s overall competitiveness. "In addition to collecting these category Awards, it was pleasing to see Thai Airways moving up the global rankings, into 5th place worldwide for 2011, improved from 9th place last year. With these awards directly reflecting customer opinions, it is a clear sign that Thai Airways is now delivering a better overall product and service quality to their passengers," said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax." Over 18.8 million airline passengers from 100 different nationalities voted in the World Airline Awards. A total of 200 airlines were featured and awards reflected customer satisfaction levels across 38 different items of airline front-line product and service. In photo: (Left) Mr. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, (Right) Mr. Jesada Chandrema, THAI General Manager, France & Benelux. source : http://www.prthaiairways.com/thaiair_4p/front/news_detail.php?dng=1208&lg=en

Bad Luck I cann't been to KUL to spotting with you but not too bad in BKK yesterday. Happy MalaysianWings 6th Anniversary from BKK. This one is a highlight of the day. (Polet Airlines / Ilyushin Il-96-400T / RA-96102)

Too bad uncle, no chance for 24-evening flight. Cos I have many thing to pack due to my office renovation next week.

Hi, All At first I plan to join you by same day trip, but bad luck for me(again).A flight I plan to travel from BKK (TG415/25JUN) already full, that mean I cann't join you . I hope I can join you next time & look forward to see many of pic you took from 6th anniversary day. Have fun on your 6th aniiversary day. Best Regards, Prompong J. / THAILAND SPOTTERS

Video of Thai Airways' A330-300 HS-TEQ. On the delivery date to Suvarnabhumi Airport. This aircraft equipped with new Zim's Seat in Economy Class and Rolls Royce Trent 772 B http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puVhumkDXCE Credit : www.HFLIGHT.net

Let's tour A nose gear The one of 2 engines powered by Rolls-Royce TRENT 772B The cargo area Let's go inside Economy class seat : newly installed by the German seat supplier, ZIM Flugsitz GmbH. A 32-inch seat pitch, 18-inch seat width, and a 9-inch personal screen Royal Silk (Business class) : installed by Sogerma, France. A 58-inch pitch, a 20-inch width, reclining to 170 degrees. Business Class passengers on these aircraft can enjoy the new in-flight entertainment system on a 15-inch personal screen At last, many thanks to Thai Airways PLC public relation for a chance to visit the lastest TG A330-300.

Bangkok, 28 March 2011 – Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) received the first delivery of five A330-300 aircraft with newly installed economy class seats by the German seat supplier, ZIM Flugsitz GmbH. Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI President, said as part of the company’s continued aircraft enhancement program, since the THAI Board’s approval in June 2010, THAI is pleased to receive the A330-300 aircraft with 263 new economy class seats. “We have eagerly awaited this delivery and are pleased that our customers in economy class can experience improved products. Economy class customers can expect to enjoy a 32-inch seat pitch, 18-inch seat width, and a 9-inch personal screen with 100 movie selections,” said the president. After undergoing the ZIM seat installation for one month in Germany, the ferry flight TG8920 left Hamburg on 25 March 2011 at 11:00 am and arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on 26 March 2011 at 03:00 am. This first A330-300 (of five aircraft planned for undergoing new economy class seat installation) is registered as HS-TEQ, MSN 1037, and royally bestowed as Si Ayutthaya. THAI plans to operate the A330-300 aircraft, with Business class and Economy class offerings, mainly on regional routes. The Business Class products include a shell-type seating design that has a 58-inch pitch, a 20-inch width, reclining to 170 degrees. Business Class passengers on these aircraft can enjoy the new in-flight entertainment system on a 15-inch personal screen with more than 100 movies and short programs to choose from, as well as enjoy a vast music selection of 290 CDs. Source : http://www.prthaiairways.com/thaiair_4p/front/news_detail.php?lg=en&dng=1142

This plane (SX-TIE) also bring Thai people back from Libya, too.

HAHA, that mean we spot TK from differnt end in same flight/date. Many thanks to Uncle Vu Loc and hope you all happy in 2011. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.

DID TK's inaugural to SGN on 30/12/2010 ? if yes, This shot shot when TK dep from BKK on that afternoon TC-JIH DEP 30/12/2010 @ 1509 BKK time

Fisheye 10.5 1/2.8 ?

For me, Kai Tak always in top3 of this list.

Nok still operate & Thai-Tiger is new fighting brand for AirAsia group

HAHA, like BKK. Some security are robot not human.

Actually RTAF A310-300

Pls ctc to Thailand Spotters before you visit, they can solve your all question.