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TAT and Vietnam Airlines sign MOU for new flight routes

TAT and Vietnam Airlines sign MOU for new flight routes

Thansettakij•Economy•6d ago

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam Airlines to enhance air connectivity and promote new flight routes between Thailand and Vietnam.

  • •The TAT and Vietnam Airlines signed an MOU to promote new flight routes and strengthen tourism ties between Thailand and Vietnam.
  • •The agreement coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam and an official visit by Vietnam's President.
  • •New flight routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, Da Nang to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket, and Hanoi to Chiang Mai are being explored.
  • •Vietnam Airlines will launch a new direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket starting July 2, 2026, with four flights per week.

Overview

  • •On May 27-29, 2026, Vietnamese President General Secretary of the Communist Party, To Lam, made an official visit to Thailand. During this visit, the MOU was signed.
  • •The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam Airlines. This action is intended to promote new flight routes connecting Thailand and Vietnam.
  • •This collaboration is part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam.
  • •Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of TAT, stated that TAT is ready to promote a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between Thailand and Vietnam and push for air connectivity.
  • •Vietnam Airlines will launch a new direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket starting July 2, 2026, operating four flights per week.
  • •From January 1 to May 25, 2026, 219,986 Vietnamese tourists have visited Thailand.
  • •The seasonal summer school holidays from May to July are a key factor driving Vietnamese tourist travel to Thailand, particularly for families.
  • •TAT plans to work with Vietnam Airlines to push for the opening of new flight routes and increase international flights, contributing to higher regional tourism connectivity in ASEAN.

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Key Quotes

ฐาปนีย์ เกียรติไพบูลย์
"TAT is ready to promote a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between Thailand and Vietnam to be concrete, ready to push for air connectivity to ensure seamless travel between the two countries."
ททท. พร้อมส่งเสริมความเป็นหุ้นส่วนยุทธศาสตร์รอบด้าน (Comprehensive Strategic Partnership : CSP) ระหว่างประเทศไทยและเวียดนามให้เกิดผลเป็นรูปธรรม โดยพร้อมผลักดันการเชื่อมโยงทางอากาศ เพื่อให้การเดินทางเชื่อมโยงทางการท่องเที่ยวระหว่างทั้งสองประเทศเป็นไปอย่างไร้รอยต่อ
ฐาปนีย์ เกียรติไพบูลย์
"TAT is pleased to cooperate with Vietnam Airlines in pushing for the opening of new flight routes and increasing international flights, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City-Bangkok."
ททท. มีความยินดีที่จะร่วมมือกับ Vietnam Airlines ในการผลักดันการเปิดเส้นทางบินและเพิ่มเที่ยวบินระหว่างประเทศ อาทิ เส้นทางฮานอย และโฮจิมินห์-กรุงเทพฯ

Key Entities

Organization

Tourism Authority of Thailand(ททท.)ℹ️
The official tourism promotion agency of Thailand, which signed an MOU with Vietnam Airlines to boost flight routes and tourism.
Vietnam Airlines(เวียดนาม แอร์ไลน์)ℹ️
The national flag carrier airline of Vietnam, which signed an MOU with the TAT to establish new flight routes and increase connectivity.
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited(การท่าอากาศยานแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The organization that manages Thailand's major airports and also signed an MOU with Vietnam Airlines.
Thai Travel Agents Association(สมาคมไทยบริการท่องเที่ยว)
An association of Thai travel agents that also signed an MOU with Vietnam Airlines.

Person

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam(พลเอกพิเศษ โต เลิม)ℹ️
Leader of Vietnam who made an official visit to Thailand coinciding with the MOU signing.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool(นางสาวฐาปนีย์ เกียรติไพบูลย์)
Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) who signed the MOU and expressed commitment to promoting tourism.
Mr. Le Hong Ha(นาย Le Hong Ha)
Chief Executive Officer of Vietnam Airlines, who co-signed the MOU with the TAT.

Place

Socialist Republic of Vietnam(สาธารณรัฐสังคมนิยมเวียดนาม)ℹ️
The country whose President visited Thailand, and with which Thailand is strengthening diplomatic and tourism ties.
Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The country hosting the delegation and collaborating with Vietnam to enhance air travel and tourism.
Hanoi(ฮานอย)ℹ️
A proposed destination for new flight routes connecting Vietnam to Thailand.
Ho Chi Minh City(โฮจิมินห์)ℹ️
A city in Vietnam from which new flight routes to Thailand are being considered, and a new direct route to Phuket will be launched.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital of Thailand, a key destination for new flight routes from Vietnam.
Da Nang(ดานัง)ℹ️
A city in Vietnam from which a new flight route to Bangkok is being considered.
Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A popular island destination in Thailand that will have a new direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A northern city in Thailand being considered for a new flight route from Hanoi.