23rd Dec 2011
Nok Air, the low cost Thai airline has announced that it will expand its network for Thailand domestic travellers. The airline will now offer two daily Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights.
Nok Air will operate two daily flights from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Rai beginning 28 December 2011, using a Boeing 737-400, with capacity of up to 168 seats.
Mr. Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air said 'We are very excited about adding Bangkok to Chiang Rai, as the latest route in our domestic network', he continued 'We are pleased to be able to provide further convenience to travelers from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, as we add to the 18 existing provinces in Thailand we now fly to'.
'This latest route has brought us even closer to achieving one of our aims, which is to take Thais to see the beauty of their country, to see families and family members that they haven't seen in years, to allow Thais to travel quickly and comfortably, whether for pleasure or for business, and to do all this at prices that are affordable to all' Patee concluded.
Chiang Rai is the northern most province of Thailand and borders with Burma and Laos. Its neighbour Chiang Mai has always been popular with tourists, but Chiang Rai offers a rural Thai charm and rich history.