AOT & Vietnam Airlines Partner for New Routes, Boosting Thai-Vietnamese Tourism

MGR Online•Economy•6h ago

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Airports of Thailand (AOT) and Vietnam Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish new flight routes and revive the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route, aiming to boost tourism and air transport between Thailand and Vietnam.

•Airports of Thailand (AOT) and Vietnam Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation.
•The agreement aims to open new flight routes and revive the Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) route.
•The collaboration seeks to promote tourism and air transport between Thailand and Vietnam.
•The signing ceremony took place on May 28, 2026, at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok hotel.

Overview

•On May 28, 2026, Airports of Thailand (AOT) and Vietnam Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding due to the need to strengthen the aviation network.
•Airports of Thailand (AOT) and Vietnam Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote flight operations and develop flight networks.
•The collaboration aims to promote the tourism market between Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which has a continuously expanding outlook.
•A discussion was held regarding the plan to resume service on the Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) route on July 2, 2026.
•The cooperation is intended to support the growth of air transport in both countries.
•AOT and Vietnam Airlines' collaboration is seen as a significant step in driving the economies and tourism industries of both nations.
•Discussions also covered the overall aviation industry and travel trends between the two countries.
•The Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) route is scheduled to resume service on July 2, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited(AOT)ℹ️

An organization that signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Airlines to establish new flight routes and revitalize tourism.

Vietnam Airlines(เวียดนามแอร์ไลน์)ℹ️

A national airline that signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AOT to establish new flight routes and revitalize tourism.

Person

Ms. Paweena Jariyateetipong(นางสาวปวีณา จริยฐิติพงศ์)

Managing Director of Airports of Thailand (AOT) who co-signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam Airlines.

Mr. Le Hong Ha(นาย Le Hong Ha)

Chief Executive Officer of Vietnam Airlines who co-signed the Memorandum of Understanding with AOT.

Mr. Sirot Duangrat(นายศิโรตม์ ดวงรัตน์)

Aor. Managing Director (Business Development and Marketing) of AOT who was a witness to the signing ceremony.

Place

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel(โรงแรม Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok)

The hotel that hosted the signing ceremony between AOT and Vietnam Airlines on May 28, 2026.