Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade
Thai Airways International will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade.
Thai Airways International plans to resume direct flights to Auckland, as part of efforts to strengthen ties between Thailand and New Zealand. These flights are expected to resume next year, according to government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek. The resumption of these flights aims to boost trade, tourism, investment and people movement.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon mentioned that the airline involved is THAI. Direct flights between Bangkok and Auckland were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon expressed optimism about the return of these flights, stating that it would be beneficial for tourism, trade, air-freight and connectivity.
Both prime ministers agreed to triple trade by 2045, with differing estimates of the potential value - New Zealand at NZ$13.5 billion (263 billion baht) and Thailand at US$7.5 billion (246 billion baht).
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