Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said that THAI has arranged the following special flights, to transport the injured and passengers affected from the situation in Southern Thailand, mainly in Krabi and Phuket:

KRABI:
- On 28 December 2004, the airline arranged a special flight TG8790 to transport the injured and passengers affected by the tidal waves in Southern Thailand, transporting them from Krabi departing at 1700 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 1820 hours, utilizing Boeing 737-400 with 149 seats.
- Currently, THAI operates 4 flights per day on the route Bangkok-Krabi. The increase in flights allowed the return flight on the route Krabi-Bangkok, resulting in 5 flights per day.
- THAI established a Help Desk Center at Krabi Airport at Tel. 075-691-940

PHUKET:
- On 28 December 2004, the airline arranged special flights to transport the injured and passengers affected by the tidal waves in Southern Thailand at 5 flights from Phuket, those being:

- Flight TG8705 departing Phuket at 0110 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 0230 hours, utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft with 389 seats.
- Flight TG8708 departing Phuket at 1420 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 1540 hours, utilizing Boeing 747-300 aircraft with 405 seats.
- Flight TG8791 departing Phuket at 1730 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 1850 hours, utilizing Airbus A300-600 aircraft with 247 seats.
- Flight TG8792 departing Phuket at 2040 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 2200 hours, utilizing Boeing 747-300 aircraft with 405 seats.
- Flight TG8793 departing Phuket at 2340 hours and arriving in Bangkok at 0100 hours, utilizing Airbus A300-600 aircraft with 247 seats.

- Currently, THAI operates flights on the route Bangkok-Phuket at 10 flights per day and on the route Phuket-Bangkok at 17 flights per day.
- On 27 December 2004, Thai Airways International, AirAsia, Phuket Air, Orient Air, and Royal Thai Air Force aircraft (C-130) cooperated in transporting the injured and passengers affected by the tidal waves from Phuket to Bangkok, at a total of 6,901 people at 26 flights.
- Passengers and the injured who seek travel to Bangkok or seek to transport the deceased back to Bangkok may contact:
THAI’s Office at Phuket International Airport at Tel. (076) 205-335, (076) 327-194.
THAI’s Town Office in Phuket at Tel. (076) 212-400, (076) 211-195.

THAI has established a Help Desk Center at the Domestic Terminal of Bangkok International Airport at Tel. (02) 535-7670 to 3.
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FACT SHEET:
1. Retention Programs:
- To protect longhaul flights and regional flight bookings in connection with Phuket, Phanga, Krabi, Trang packages. THAI will allow alternate destinations, such as:

- Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Cha-am, Kanchanaburi.
- Bali, Vietnam, Luang Prabang, Yangon, Hong Kong, Singapore.

- Without additional charges, by using the portion Bangkok-Phuket v.v., Bangkok-Trang v.v., Bangkok-Krabi v.v.
- Offer valid until the end of January 2005 (with possible extension).

2. Sent out positive assessment of non-affected area of Phuket, Krabi, and hotels that are not damaged.

3. Lifted all restrictions on ticket conditions for those affected by tidal wave disaster.

4. Coordinate with all airlines (members of BAR or Board of Airline Representatives) operating in and out of Thailand to fully integrate cooperation and resources to assist all concerned passengers.

5. Transport doctors who are both Thai and expatriates, including humanitarian goods, to disaster areas.

6. Continue to make contingency plans for quick recovery of passenger traffic from all over the THAI network.

27.12.04 (kl,12:35)
THAI INCREASE SPECIAL FLIGHT AND CHANGES AIRCRAFT TYPE TO FACILITATE PASSENGERS IN PHUKET
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced a change to larger aircraft type and 2 special flights to facilitate passengers and the injured affected by the natural disaster, transporting them from Phuket to Bangkok. Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said that the airline has changed aircraft types and increased flights routed from Phuket to Bangkok, to transport the injured and passengers affected by natural disaster in the South as of 27 December 2004 onwards.

CHANGE OF AIRCRAFT TYPE FOR FLIGHTS ROUTED PHUKET-BANGKOK
• Flight TG218 departs Phuket at 1845 hours and arrives in Bangkok at 2020 hours, with a change to larger aircraft type utilizing Boeing 777-300 aircraft that equips 388 seats, 49 in business class and 339 in economy class.
• Flight TG216 departs Phuket at 2135 hours and arrives in Bangkok at 2300 hours, with a change to larger aircraft type utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft that equips 389 seats, 64 in business class and 326 in economy class.

INCREASE SPACIAL FLIGHTS ROUTED PHUKET-BANGKOK FOR TRANSPORT PASSENGERS AND INJURED
• Flight TG SOS1 departs Phuket at 1915 hours and arrives in Bangkok at 2035 hours utilizing Boeing 777-200 aircraft that equips 358 seats.
• Flight TG SOS2 departs Phuket at 0120 hours and arrives in Bangkok at 0240 hours utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft that equips 389 seats.

27.12.04 (kl,10:36)
THAI COORDINATES WITH TAT TO TRANSPORT THE INJURED AND PASSENGERS FROM THE SOUTH TO BANGKOK ON COMPLEMENTARY BASIS
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited coordinated with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to provide complementary transportation for Thai people and expatriates affected by the natural disaster in Southern Thailand. Complementary transportation will be provided to Bangkok for those injured and in need of medical treatment, which includes transport of the deceased. Passengers and the injured will be transported from Phuket and Krabi by THAI flights to Bangkok for treatment at hospitals in Bangkok, those being Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Thammasat Rangsit Center Hospital, and others, effective during the afternoon of 27 December 2004 onwards.

THAI’s normal flights to and from Southern Thailand will be operated as follows:
• PHUKET:
- Bangkok – Phuket at 9 flights per day
- Phuket – Bangkok at 14 flights per day
• KRABI:
- Bangkok – Krabi at 4 flights per day
- Krabi – Bangkok at 4 flights per day

Passengers and the injured seeking transportation to Bangkok or those seeking to transport the deceased to Bangkok may contact:
THAI’s Office at Phuket International Airport at Tel. (076) 205-335, (076) 327-194.
THAI’s Town Office in Phuket at Tel. (076) 212-400, (076) 211-195.
THAI has established a Help Desk Center at the Domestic Terminal of Bangkok International Airport at Tel. (02) 535-7670 to 3.

17.12.04
THAI HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING 2004
Today (17 December 2004) at 13.30 hrs. at its Head Office, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held its Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, along with THAI’s Board of Directors, Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, THAI’s Management, and THAI’s shareholders, and the following issues were discussed:

1. THAI’s Financial Results 2004
At THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting, it was reported that during fiscal year 2004 (October 2003 – September 2004) THAI achieved a total revenue of 152,603 million baht and a net profit of 10,077 million baht. When compared to the same period last year, the net profit decreased by 2,002 million baht or 16.6 percent, which amounts to a net profit per share of 6.14 baht. When compared to the net profit during the same period last year, THAI earned a net profit per share of 8.63 baht.

2. Distribution of Dividend
THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting approved the distribution of dividend for the second half of fiscal year 2004 to shareholders at 1,692,076,200 shares at 1.00 baht per share. The payment of dividend will be made to shareholders with names registered in the shareholders’ registration book on Tuesday, 4 January 2005 with dividend payment scheduled to take effect on Friday, 14 January 2005.

The meeting acknowledged first half of fiscal year 2004 dividend payment at 1.50 baht per share at 2,527,500,000 baht. Dividend payment for fiscal year 2004 was 2.50 baht per share at a total of 4,219,576,200 baht or 34.4 percent of net profit before loss from exchange rate.

3. Appointment of New Members of THAI’s Board of Directors
The Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting approved the appointment of 5 new Board of Directors to replace board members who resigned according to the Article 17 of the Article of Association as proposed by the Nomination Committee:

1. Mr. Olarn Chaipravat
2. Mr. Vichit Suraphongchai
3. Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno
4. Mr. Suparat Kawatkul
5. Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat

This year, THAI has arranged an amount of money as a regal reserve fund at 10 percent of registered capital as required by law during fiscal year 2003.

THAI announced the election of 15 members to THAI’s new Board of Directors 2005 as follows:

1. Mr. Thanong Bidaya Chairman
   Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister
   Office of the Prime Minister
2. Mr. Srisook Chandrangsu Director
   Chairman, New Bangkok International Airport Limited
3. Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul Director
   Chairman, Thai Military Bank
4. ACM Kongsak Wantana Director
   Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force
5. Mr. Chai-anan Samudavanija Director
   Director, Vajiravudh College
6. Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich Director
   President, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
7. Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno Director
   Secretary General to the Cabinet
8. Mr. Vichit Suraphongchai Director
   Chairman of the Executive Committee
   Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
9. Mr. Viroj Nualkhair Director
   Director, The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand
10. Mr. Olarn Chaipravat Director
    Council Chairman, Shinawatra University
11. Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichairatna Director
    Budget Director, The Bureau of the Budget
12. Mr. Thirachai Vudhidhama Director
    Chairman, Football Association of Thailand
13. Mr. Suparat Kawatkul Director
    Permanent Secretary of Finance
14. Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat Director
    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
15. Mr. Kanok Abhiradee Director & Secretary
    President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

The appointment of THAI’s Board of Directors takes effect as of 17 December 2004 onwards. Attending THAI’s Annual General Shareholders were 3,194 shareholders, representing 1,366,374,316 shares.

07.12.04
THAI ANNONCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its financial results for fiscal year 2004 ending September 2004, reporting a net profit of 10,077 million baht.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, announced that THAI’s financial results for fiscal year 2004 (October 2003 – September 2004) resulted in total revenues from the sale of goods and the rendering of services of 152,603 million baht and THAI realized a net profit of 10,077 million baht, a decrease of 2,002 million baht or 16.6 PERCENT compared to last fiscal year. This translated into earnings per share of 6.14 baht for fiscal year 2004 through to the end of September 2004 compared to earnings per share of 8.63 baht during last year’s fiscal year.

Revenues from the sale of goods and the rendering of services of the company increased from last year by 18,067 million baht or 13.4 percent. This resulted from an increase in profits primarily in the area of passenger services, due to expansion of the company’s network to more destinations in efforts to reach more areas around the world, those being Sendai, Japan; Bangalore, India; Chiang Rung, China; Luang Prabang, Laos; and Milan, Italy. In addition, the company increased flight frequencies to support increased passenger traffic, such as Bangkok-Seoul, Bangkok-Copenhagen, Bangkok-London, Bangkok-Frankfurt, Bangkok-Munich, and other routes. Operating expenses increased from 117,230 million baht to 132,206 million baht, when compared to the same period last year at 14,976 million baht or 12.8 percent, mainly from the increased cost of jet fuel due to adjustments in jet fuel price that rose approximately 22.8 percent. As well, the company experienced a foreign exchange loss at 2,179 million baht due to a weakened baht.

12.11.04
THAI PLANS NEW ROUTE, BANGKOK- NEW YORK
Mrs. Sunathee Isvarphornchai, Thai Airways International’s Vice President for Corporate Communications, Mr. Manit Chaisukumara, THAI’s General Manager for USA, Central and South USA, and Mr. Wit Kitchathorn, THAI’s General Manager for Northeastern USA, recently met Mr. Pisanu Chanvithan, Consul-General, Royal Thai Consulate-General, New York, to consult on activities that will benefit THAI’s market plan on the occasion that THAI plans to launch a new route from Bangkok to New York in April 2005.

18.10.04
THAI BUILDS LARGEST AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE CENTER IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has invested in building one of the region’s largest Aircraft Maintenance Centers which can accommodate up to three A380 aircraft, at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Mr. Kobchai Srivilas, THAI’s Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Dept., said that one of the special features for the Aircraft Maintenance Center, which is in the building process at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, is the large roof framework with the width of 270 metres of the building and requires only two poles for support. The process of lifting the 9,500 tons roof to approximately 30 metres high is not usual and is considered very challenging. The building will be the first in the world to use this high technology design and equipment. The roof lifting process will be divided into three main parts, the first and second part weighing approximately 3,500 tons and the third part weighing 2,500 tons. The main equipment for lifting the roof framework includes 9 sets of lifting tower used towards installing the lifting equipment with hydrolic system, including computerized control system. Once the roof framework is lifted to a specified height, the lifting tower and equipment will be removed and used to support the lifting of the second and third parts of the roof. The building process of the Aircraft Maintenance Center requires careful handling and cooperation from highly skilled engineers and architects to assure safe and successful results.

THAI’s Aircraft Maintenance Center at the Suvarnabhumi Airport will be 24,300 square meters in size, which is the largest in the Southeast Asia region. This will increase THAI’s capability to serve the company’s aircraft as well as its customer airlines. THAI’s Aircraft Maintenance Center will be able to accommodate and provide maintenance services for up to three A380 aircraft at the same time.

08.09.04
THAI SUPPORTS NATIONAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM INSTITUTE
Today (8 September 2004) at the Head Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Mr. Chaturon Chaiseng, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI) with Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, with the attendance of Dr. Chai-Anan Samudavanija, THAI’s Board Member and Head of the Administration Section of NDMI.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, announced that Thai Airways International has continually supported community projects and in accordance to the policy of Prime Minister Pol Lt. Col. Thaksin Shinawatra, Chairman of the Governing Board of Knowledge Development, to support the general public to acquire more knowledge and self-development, through public knowledge systems for lifelong learning. In addition, increased knowledge will aid in supporting individual creativity and add more value to life, being of value individual development at a national level. Therefore, the National Discovery Museum Institute was established, with Mr. Chaturon Chaiseng, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI), Dr. Chai-Anan Samudavanija, Head of the Administration Section of NDMI and Acting Director, and Assoc. Prof. Srisakra Vallibhotama, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Education for the NDMI.

THAI recognizes the importance of supporting knowledge development policy, exemplified through the National Discovery Museum Institute that will offer value to the community and stresses the importance of Thai history which reflects the community’s stability, unique culture, and pride in being Thai. In addition, NDMI’s goal is to support knowledge development that is modern, limitless, and technologically modern, allowing the public to reflect on ways of life as well as historical development through to the present and on towards the future. Therefore, Thai Airways International has become a founding member in the National Discovery Museum Institute with the support level of 10,000,000 baht per year (10 million baht) and air tickets for travel related to operations and 3 year establishment at a value of 60,000,000 baht (60 million baht).

The National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI), an independent organization, was developed as a large sized national museum for the benefit of increasing knowledge, arts, Thai culture, established under the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD), a public agency under the Laws of Thailand. The NDMI will be a leading museum in the Asian region and the world related to Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region, placing emphasis on “The Development of the People and Country of Thailand” for the benefit of children, youths, and general Thai public to better understand and appreciate the root of knowledge and cultural center of Southeast Asia. The target audiences of the NDMI are children, youths, students of all levels, the general public, expatriates, and tourists, without restriction to gender and age, thereby supporting tourism to Thailand.

The project to develop the National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI) will span a period of 5 years from 2004-2008. Consideration is being made to establish the NDMI complex at the historical site of Rattanakosin Island, with the Old Defence Ministry building as its center. Other sites include the neighboring Sanamchai Road and Rajadamnoen Avenue area, such as the Territorial Defence Department, Public Warehouse Organization, Ministry of Commerce, for proximity to other museums in the vicinity.

26.08.04
THAI EXTENDS THAI TOUCH, THAI TRADITIONAL MASSAGE PROJECT
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced the success of its THAI Touch, THAI Traditional Massage Project, organized together with Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, which arranged professional Thai masseuse from the Ministry of Public Health to provide health massage services for THAI’s Royal First and Royal Executive Class passengers. The objective of the project was to create awareness of a new kind of service which includes the adaptation of Thai traditional medical practices and Thai herbal drinks. This traditional service was intended to give both Thai and foreign travelers a unique Thai massage experience while relaxing in THAI’s lounge before boarding their flights. The project was launched on 26 April 2004 for three months, until 26 July 2004 with service available from 06.00 – 24.00 hours. daily.

Following the launch of the THAI Touch, THAI Traditional Massage project, THAI received numerous letters of appreciation and a lot of positive feedback from its passengers, proving the success of the Project. Therefore, THAI’s management approved extension of the Project until the end of October 2005.

The majority of passengers who sent letters to THAI regarding this project expressedtheir appreciation for the unique Thai massage and the relaxation and good service that they experienced. In addition, THAI was appreciated for valuing the health of its passengers and increasing passengers’ knowledge through the distribution of leaflets providing information on traditional medicine.

THAI will also promote Thai traditional massage further by producing an inflight video for passengers and a Thai traditional massage course for THAI cabin crew. The possibility of providing inflight traditional massage is also being considered.

25.08.04
THAI ANNONCES BOARD MEETING RESULTS
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:

• Management Appointments
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of THAI’s Senior Management as follows:

1. Mr. Kanok Abhiradee: President and Acting Executive Vice President Human Resources Development & Management Department as President only.
2. Mr. Tummasak Chutiwong: Vice President Corporate Strategy Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President Human Resources Development & Management Department.
3. Flg. Off. Norahuch Ployyai: Vice President Special Project Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President Standards & General Administration Department.
   The above appointments will be effective from 1 October 2004.
4. Mr. Prajak Jamrusmechoti: Executive Vice President Special Project Department, to be appointed as Senior Executive Vice President Special Project Department, effective from 25 August 2004.

1. Approved plans on long-term fleet and network for 2004/05 – 2009/10, investment, finance and loan as proposed by THAI’s Executive Management.
2. Approved the following:
   2.1 Procurement of 14 aircraft consisting of 6 Airbus 380 aircraft, 1 Airbus 340-500 aircraft, 1 Airbus 340-600 and 6 Boeing 777-200 ER with budget of 96,355 million baht.
   2.2 Proceed with the plans on finance and loan proposed by THAI’s Executive Management.
3. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing with Airbus to purchase 8 aircraft.
4. Approved the Letter of Intent (L.O.I.) Signing with Boeing to purchase 6 aircraft.

The approval is effective when authorized by the Cabinet.

18.08.04
THAI ANNONCES 9 MOUTHS FINANCIAL RESULTS AT OVER 8 BILLION BAHT
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced its nine month results for fiscal year 2003/04 (October 2003 to June 2004) and its third quarter results (April to June 2004), whereby the net profit for the nine months amounted to 8,831 million baht.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, announced that THAI’s nine month result for fiscal year 2003/04 (October 2003 to June 2004) resulted in a total revenue from the sale of goods and the rendering of services at 112,176 million baht, with the profit from the sale of goods and the rendering of services of 17,620 million baht, an increase of 6,387 million baht or 56.9 percent compared to the same period last year. When other incomes and expenses were included, THAI achieved a net profit after taxes of 8,831 million baht, an increase of 1,808 million baht compared to the same period last year. Therefore, earnings per share was 5.43 baht compared to earnings per share of 5.02 baht during the same period last year, an increase of 0.41 baht per share when compared to the same period last year.

As for THAI’s operating result for the third quarter of fiscal year 2003/04 (April to June 2004), THAI earned a total revenue from the sale of goods and the rendering of services of 34,598 million baht, an increase of 10,916 million baht or 46.1 percent when compared to the same period of last fiscal year. During this year’s third quarter, THAI experienced an increase in production from 1,909.5 million ton kilometers to 2,410.2 million ton kilometers or 26.2 percent. The increased growth rate occurred especially in the Asian region where growth rose from 718.9 million ton kilometers to 1,095.0 million ton kilometers or 52.3 percent. Revenue during this period increased due to improvements on routes that experienced flight cancellations and reductions of flights with less passenger capacity, including the opening of new destinations such as Milan, Bangalore, and Jinhong, resulting in increased revenue while being effected by increased fuel costs that caused operating costs to increase, which resulted in operating profit at the amount of 1,429 million baht.

28.07.04
THAI ANNONCES BOARD MEETING RESULTS
Today (28 July 2004), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors Meeting, chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:

1. THAI’s Long Term Fleet Plan 2005/06-2009/10
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the long term fleet plan 2005/06-2009/10 which is in addition to the accelerated aircraft delivery of one year for eight A340-500/600 aircraft. This is to accommodate the company’s continued growth and effectively compete in the airline industry. The long term fleet plan is part of the corporate strategic plan to become the region’s leading carrier by acquiring modern, high technology aircraft, equipped with state-of-the-art inflight products and entertainment systems.

The long term fleet plan consists of the six super long range aircraft equipped with 500 seats, one super long range medium size aircraft, and seven long range medium size aircraft, for a total of 14 aircraft.

THAI’s long term fleet plan will support the airline’s competitive marketing plan by network expansion and strong product, utilizing super long range aircraft serving intercontinental destinations. In addition, the super long range medium size aircraft will be use to serve on routes to the United States increase flight frequency as well, the long range medium size aircraft will be operated on flights mainly to Australia. These new aircraft will be equipped with state-of-the-art inflight product and entertainment systems.

2. Management Appointments
THAI’s Board of Directors has approved of the following management appointments:
1. Mr. Vasing Kittikul, Executive Vice President for Customer Services, as Executive Vice President for Commercial.
2. Flg. Off. Chinawut Naressaenee, Executive Vice President Standards & General Administration as Executive Vice President for Customer Services.

Effective as of 1 October 2004 onwards.

09.07.04
THAI INTRODUCES NEW GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Today (9 July 2004), at the Ground Support Equipment Services Department, Bangkok International Airport, Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited presided over the introduction of THAI’s new ground support equipment which aims to enhance passengers’ and airline customers’ convenience with high quality equipment.

Mr. Abhiradee said that THAI’s Ground Support Equipment Services Department has acquired new ground support equipment to maximize passengers’ and airline customers’ satisfaction. The new equipment includes:

1. Passenger Buses
For transfer of passengers between the parking bays and passenger terminals, total 20.

2. Wide Bridge Lower Loader
For transfer pallets in and out of the aircraft compartment of wide body aircraft, total 23.

3. Transporter
For transfer of pallets to and from the wide bridge lower loader, total 21.

4. Air Condition Unit
Used to air condition the aircraft cabin when the aircraft’s internal air conditioning system is not in use, total 7.

5. Passenger Step Vehicle
To serve passengers during aircraft embarkation and disembarkation, total 19.

6. Conveyor Belt
For conveyance of commercial goods in and out of the aircraft compartment of narrow body aircraft and individual packages, in and out of wide body aircraft, total 17.

21.06.04
FUEL SURCHARGE ON THAI AIRWAYS
Thai Airways will impose a fuel surcharge on tickets issued on/after 16.july.2004.
This surcharge is necessary due to the recent increase of oil prices. The surcharge will be collected from all passengers, including Child/Infant/AD/Award tickets in all classes and fare types. The surcharge will apply in addition to other charges and will not be subject to any discounts or commissions.
The fuel surcharge will be imposed on all new reservations made on/after Monday 28^th of June 2004 with departures on/after 16^th July 2004.
The surcharge will be collected as an YQ fee, automatically added for each sector/coupon issued on TG flights. Surcharges are applied on following sectors and levels:
• Regional and Middle East sectors – USD 7.50
• Intercontinental sectors – USD 15.00

This additional surcharge is a compensation of high rising fuel prices and can be removed once the fuel price returns to sustainable levels.

Redemption:

Classes / Redemption:	1 Ticket:	2 Tickets:
Economy Class	65,000	125,000
Business Premium Class	105,000	200,000

Upgrades:

Upgrade From:	Mileage:
Economy Class to Economy Deluxe	35,000
Economy Deluxe to Business Class Premium	40,000

28.04.04
THAI CONTINUES NORMAL OPERATIONS ON THE ROUTE BANGKOK-HAT YAI v.v.
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced that the airline continues normal operations on the route Bangkok – Hat Yai (in Songkla) v.v.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, said that the conflict in three provinces in Southern Thailand, those being Yala, Pattani, and Songkla, has not affected THAI’s flights. THAI’s flights to Hat Yai, in Songkla, continue as normal. Hat Yai Airport is located 100 kilometers away from Sabayoi district, in Songkla province.

Furthermore, THAI does not operate flights to the provinces of Yala and Pattani. Previous to today’s conflict, THAI increased strict security measures at airports and on board, with concern for flight safety, passengers, and employees.

In addition, THAI has coordinated with the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited to increase security measures and has put security guards in place at all areas as a special security measure.

THAI operates 5 daily flights on the route Bangkok – Hat Yai v.v. Further information is available by contacting Tel. 02-628-2000.

21.04.04
THAI RANKS TOP FIVE IN SKYTRAX AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2004
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced that the airline ranked among the top five airlines in this year's Skytrax Airline of the Year survey, the world's largest passenger survey.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI's President, said that THAI moved up to 5th position in the Skytrax Airline of the Year survey for 2004, from 8th rank last year, and placed in 2nd position in Southeast Asia amongst Asia - Regional Best Airlines under the Regional Best Airline Category. Mr. Abhiradee further stated that THAI's move into the rank of one of the top five airlines in the world were due to excellence in cabin crew service, economy cabin legroom, and inflight catering.

This year's Skytrax airline survey concluded that passengers traveling economy class are being given a higher priority to seat comfort due to spacious seat pitch when compared to other airlines. It was also found that passengers praised THAI's standards of cabin crew service, such as attitude, general courtesy, and friendliness, and the airline was commended for its employees' consistently good standards of service. In first class and economy class, THAI received high ratings for inflight catering. THAI also achieved strong ratings for priority and general premium passenger handling at Bangkok International Airport.

The Skytrax survey involved a poll of the opinions of 10,821,215 passengers from over 92 nationalities and measured quality of service inflight and on ground at airports and passenger lounges. The survey was conducted during a 10 month period from June 2003 to March 2004.

Fly i en klasse for seg - Thai Airways endrer klasseindelingen ombord
Fra og med 1 april 2004 endrer Thai Airways klasseinndelingen ombord på flyvningene mellom Skandinavia og Thailand. Den tidligere klasseinndelingen med Første, Business og Økonomi erstattes med klassene:
Royal Executive Premium, Economy Deluxe og Economy.
Flyene skal ikke bygges om, passasjerene flytter helt enkelt opp en klasse. Servicetilbudet ombord i de gamle klassene (Royal First Class og Royal Executive Business Class) beholdes nærmest uforandret, det er kun kaviaren i vår tidligere Første klasse som utgår fra servicetilbudet.
De passasjerer som flyr Royal Executive Premium og Economy Deluxe får nå reise ekstra bekvemt og oppleve mer av THAIs velrenommerte service.
Endringene i klasseindelingen gjøres på bakgrunn av at Skandinavere ikke reiser Første- og businessklasse i samme utstrekning som passasjerer i andre verdensdeler.
- I stedet for å fly med tomme seter lengst frem i flyet, lar vi nå passasjerene flytte frem i flyet for å få en bedre utnyttelse av kapasiteten, sier Flemming Sonne, salgsdirektør for Thai Airways i Skandinavia. - Vi kan nå tilby våre passasjerer et enda mer attraktivt produkt i Business klasse og samtidig øke salget i økonomiklassen, fortsetter Flemming og avslutter: – Det er viktig å poengtere at det kun er klassene som endrer plass. Servicen ombord er uforandret i hela flyet og holder samme høye nivå som tidligere.
Klikk her for å se endring i klassene.

For ytterligere informasjon vennligst kontakt:
Thai Airways International PCL District Norway
Tlf: +47 23 11 88 88 Fax: +47 23 11 88 80
Email: booking@thaiairways.no

06.02.04
THAI INCREASES FLIGHTS FOR THE SUMMER TIMETABLE 2004
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is adding three new destinations as well as rerouting and increasing flights for the new summer timetable starting 28 March – 30 October 2004. The new destinations are Milan in Italy, Jihong (Xixongpanna) in China, and Bangalore in India.

Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said that the new changes are in line with the expansion of the investment market as well as the demand for business and leisure travel. The new summer timetable for 2004 will therefore include three new destinations:
Milan in Italy, Jihong (Xixongpanna) in China, and Bangalore in India.

Frequencies will be increased on the Bangkok-London and Bangkok-Munich routes to cater to the increase in demand. This is also part of the airline’s policy to increase profitable flights and reduce those that incur losses. The new summer timetable will start from 28 March to 30 October 2004.

New Destinations:
• Bangkok-Milan: two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Fridays, utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft
(starting 1 May 2004)
• Bangkok-Bangalore:
four weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, utilizing Airbus 300-600 aircraft (starting 29 March 2004)
• Bangkok-Jihong (Xixongpanna):
two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Fridays utilizing ATR 72 aircraft (starting on 31 March 2004)

New Routes:
• Bangkok-Bahrain-Kuwait: three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays utilizing Airbus 300-600 aircraft.

Increased Frequencies:
• Bangkok-London: with one additional day flight bringing the total to 6 weekly flights, utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft. THAI also operates 7 weekly night flights, bringing the total number to 13 weekly flights (starting 1 May 2004)
• Bangkok-Munich: with one additional flight utilizing Boeing 747-400 aircraft bringing the total number to 6 weekly flights (starting 1 May 2004)

Passengers can check flights and make reservations at the Reservation Office 24 hours a day.
Tel: 0-2628-2000 and 0-2280-0060.

30.01.04
THAI INTRODUCES PREVENTIVE AVIAN FLU MEASURES
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has introduced measures to prevent the spread of avian flu while transporting cargo and mail. THAI has also prohibited the transport of live birds and poultry in the passenger cabin in order to reassure passengers.
Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said the airline has increased preventive measures to combat the spread of avian flu by prohibiting live birds and poultry in the cabin on domestic flights, which began on 28 January 2004 onwards. As for THAI’s cargo and mail operations, the airline has introduced the following procedures:

• 1. Transport for Export Purposes
  1.1 Embargo placed on the transport of live birds and poultry from farms or areas that the Government has identified as affected areas. 1.2 Applicable Documents
  - Animal health certificate
  - Transportation permit within the kingdom, stating the animal’s origins
  - Permit for import to final destination
  - Customs Release Permit (form 99/1)

All documents must be approved by the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, complete with stamp of approval.

• 2. Transport for Import Purposes
  2.1 Embargo on import of live birds and poultry from affected countries, especially Vietnam, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Kampuchea, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Pakistan, Laos, and China (Guangxi).
  2.2 Applicable Documents
  - Animal health certificate containing all pertinent details of packaging, quantity, weight,
     name, address, and registration number of the abattoir and manufacturer, name and
     address of exporter and receiver, date of processing, manufacture, packaging and export,
     and certification conditions of each type of live birds and poultry.
  - Transportation permit for live birds and poultry from an infection-free destination.
  - Transportation permit for airport transport.
  - Import permit for Thailand issued by the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture
    and Cooperatives

All certificates and permits must be approved by the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, with stamp of approval.

THAI has also introduced preventive measures for airline staff, stressing the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures during contamination period as required by the Department of Livestock. The airline has also cancelled all chicken menus on all flights, both domestic and international, and is offering a selection of alternative menus.

16.01.04
THAI ADDS OVER 11,000 SEATS TO MEET CHINESE NEW YEAR DEMAND
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has increased flights and rotated aircraft allocation in preparation for travel during the Chinese New Year festival, affecting high traffic routes such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. THAI will therefore offer an additional 11,000 seats for passengers travelling from those destinations into Thailand during the holidays, further boosting the countrys tourist arrivals.

Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse, THAIs Executive Vice President, Commercial, announced that the 11,000 additional seats constitutes a 15% increase over the normal capacity of 73,000 seats to 85,000 seats to accommodate holiday-makers during the Chinese New Year. Additional flights and aircraft changes will be introduced on the following routes:

• Bangkok-Shanghai v.v.
  - Increase of six additional flights on 20, 22, 23, 26, 28 and 29 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from Airbus 330-300 to Boeing 777-300 on 17, 25, 29, 30 and 31 January 2004.
• Bangkok-Beijing v.v.
  - Increase of two additional flights on 22 and 28 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from Airbus 330-300 to Boeing 777-300 on 19, 21, 23, 26 and 27 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from MD11 to Boeing 777-300 on 15 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from MD11 to Boeing 747-400 on 29 January 2004.
• Bangkok-Hong Kong v.v.
  - Increase of two additional flights on 21 and 25 January 2004.
• Bangkok-Guangzhou vv
  - Change of aircraft from Airbus 330-300 to Boeing 777-300 on 16, 18, 20
    and 24 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from Airbus 330-300 to Boeing 747-300 on 22 January 2004.
  - Change of aircraft from Airbus 300-600 to Boeing 747-400 on 26 January 2004.
• Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur v.v.
  - Increase of four additional flights on 21, 23, 26 and 28 January 2004.
• The increase in seat capacity is expected to meet the extra demand of international tourists visiting Thailand during the holiday period. Increased air travel during this will increase revenue for THAI and Thailand. Passengers may obtain further information by contacting THAIs Reservations Department on a 24 hour basis, at 0-2628-2000 and 0-2280-0060.

16.01.04
THAI EARNS TOP RANKS IN SMART TRAVEL ASIAS FAVOURITE AIRLINE POLL RESULTS 2004
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced that it ranked among the top five airlines in SmartTravelAsia.Coms Favourite Airline Poll Results 2004 under the Favourite Airline Overall Results category. THAI also ranked among the top five airlines under the Best First Class Results category and among the top five airlines under the Best Cabin Service Results category.

SmartTravelAsia.Coms Favourite Airline Poll was conducted during 1 October to 25 December 2003, with results based on over 2,000 valid entries from respondents who are readers of the online Asia travel magazine.

15.01.04
THAIS ROYAL ORCHID PLUS ENEWS INVIETS PASSENGERS TO JOIN GAMES TO WIN TICKETS AND ACCOMODATION
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has invited all Royal Orchid Plus members to join in the fun announced through THAIs new Royal Orchid Plus e-News, the latest channel for information exchange between the airline and its frequent flyers. ROP members will also have a chance to win domestic and international air tickets with free accommodation and car rental, as well as bonus mileage points from now until 31 January 2004.

Mr Suthep Suebsantiwongse, THAIs Vice President for Commercial, announced that THAI sees the need for a new channel of information exchange with ROP members. THAIs new communication vehicle, ROP e-News, allows members immediate access to updated information at their own convenience.

To introduce ROP e-News and to celebrate the new year, THAI has invited ROP members to log on to THAIs website at www.thaiairways.com/rop and click on member only. Key in the ROP membership number and PIN number which appears at the top of the mileage statement, fill in the required personal information and e-mail address, and follow the instructions. Members may then join in the activities, guess the price of THAIs domestic and international travel packages for a chance of winning that package. There are 40 prizes to be won, and all ROP members are eligible to play and win bonus mileage points the first time they join the fun. Gold card holders will win 500 points, silver card holders 300 points, and ordinary members 200 points. Winners names will be posted on Royal Orchid Plus e-News at www.thaiairways.com/rop the following day, with an e-mail notification sent as well.

Currently, there are over 1,600,000 Royal Orchid Plus members worldwide.

08.01.04
THAI FARES TO START AT BAHT 1,199
To welcome the new year, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is offering a special promotional fare for all domestic flights until 31 March 2004, as well as for Business Class and First Class seats on all international flights from 15 January - 31 March 2004.

1. Promotional fares for domestic tickets will start at 1,199 baht for all e - tickets which
    offers greater convenience for passengers who do not need to carry tickets with them. 

Royal Orchid Plus members will be entitled to mileage point accumulation, but there are a limited number of seats available per flight.

2. There are six types of special discounted fares on domestic flights:
     2.1 Senior Citizen Fares: with 15% discount on normal rates
     2.2 Youth Fares: with 20% discount on normal rates
     2.3 Mid Week Fares: with 10% discount on normal rates
     2.4 Night Fares: with 15% discount on normal rates
     2.5 Hardship Fares (Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son vv): with 20% discount on normal fares
     2.6 Family Fares: with 10% discount on normal rates

Royal Orchid Plus members will be entitled to mileage point accumulation, but there are a limited number of seats available on each flight.

3. Special fares on Business Class and First Class on all international flights:
     Business class seats on the Bangkok-London flight will start at 85,000 baht,
    Business class seats on the Bangkok-Hong Kong flight will start at 17,000 baht.
    Passengers can make reservations at the THAI ticket office or travel agents from
   15 January - 31 March 2004.

For further information, please contact THAIs Reservation Office at 0-2626-2000 24 hours a day, at all THAI sales offices worldwide (except airport sales offices), or through travel agents in Thailand.