Thai Airways changed flight schedule because of mass protests

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Thai Airways changed flight schedule because of mass protests

The third day the main office of national carrier of Thailand Thai Airways International is blocked by antigovernment demonstrators in Bangkok, but it will not cancel any flights.

The third day the main office of national carrier of Thailand Thai Airways International is blocked by antigovernment demonstrators in Bangkok, but as the airline’s representative said, Thai Airways and its unit Thai Smile will not cancel any flights and will operate them as normal. The airlines also warn passengers to leave home at least 4 hours before departure because a lot of capital’s roads are congested or blocked.

The ticketing office at Thai Airways headquarters and at the Government Complex will be closed for the duration of the protests, but the offices at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the 4th floor, Larn Luang and Silom are open.

A few flight codes and flight schedule were changed on 14 January.

Old code                  route              new code   departure    arrival
TG048     Bangkok-Khon Khaen   TG042      15:20        16:15
TG049     Khon Khaen-Bangkok   TG043      17:00        17:55
TG638     Bangkok-Hong Kong      TG606      16:00        19:45
TG639     Hong Kong Bangkok   TG607       20:45       22:30

More information on 02-356-1111 or airlines’ websites.

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