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A ROYAL VISIT AT WTM
During the recent World Travel Market (WTM 2007) in London, HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Siri Vadhana Phannavadi graciously visited the booth of Bangkok Airways. ML Nandhika Varavarn, the airline’s vice president of corporate communications, was there to greet Her Royal Highness with other airline executives, and present Her Highness with a souvenir from Bangkok Airways as a token of thanks.
NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS FOR FLYERBONUS
The New Year holiday is a special time to reflect on the year that has just passed and a time to look forward to the good things to come. Filled with Bangkok Airways’ unparalleled spirit and Thai hospitality, we at FlyerBonus are looking forward to celebrating our 2nd anniversary with our 65,000 (and still growing) members.
The new FlyerBonus membership cards were launched in conjunction with the anniversary of our frequent flyer programme, as well as the 40th anniversary of Bangkok Airways.
Featuring our colourful aircraft , the cards embody the modern and contemporary character of “Asia’s Boutique Airline.”
The Priority card’s new design takes inspiration from the natural beauty of the sky over Koh Samui. The gold-coloured Premier card captures the essence of Sukhothai, Thailand’s ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The golden hue also signifies our member’s Premier status and privileges.
FlyerBonus would like to offer our gratitude for our members’ valued loyalty. Visit us at www.bangkokair.com/flyerbonus and sign up for the chance to win fantastic prizes with Bangkok Airways.
LOYAL AND GRATEFUL
Pradit Theekakul, executive vice president of administration, has been with Bangkok Airways from the start. He joined the company in 1974 as a legal officer when it was still known as Bangkok United Mechanical Company (BUMC). “Back then, the company was running chartered flights,” recalls Theekakul.
In 1986, the company was granted its permit to operate scheduled flights as the country’s first privately owned airline. First changing its name to Sahakol Air, it finally became Bangkok Airways in 1986.
“Receiving the permit was significant as it showed that we were trusted by the government sector,” explains Theekakul. “We were one of the first in the country to do this and since then, many more private airlines have followed our footsteps.”
“I am very proud to be involved in the company’s successes such as Koh Samui Airport – which is 100% owned by private investors. This was again one of the first privately owned airports in Thailand. During that time, we worked very hard, but I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge,” he says.
Bangkok Airways now runs three airports – Koh Samui, Sukhothai and Trat. For Theekakul, the future is bright: “I have two goals for Bangkok Airways. The first is to continue to foster the company as a real family – so that we treat each other like brothers and sisters. This tradition is already alive within the organisation, and I want to see it continue.
“My second wish is to see Bangkok Airways expand throughout Indochina. I believe that future tourists will not just go to one destination but prefer connections between several places, making stopovers in different places,” Theekakul says.
He is thrilled with the airline’s excellent performance and hopes to continue being a part of Bangkok Airways for many more years to come.
“From the first day I joined Bangkok Airways, I’ve felt happy to come to work. Even now, I still feel the same way,” says Theekakul. “To give something back to my company and colleagues, I am committed to do whatever I can to bring happiness to our workplace and our little home.”
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