Russia and Thailand Discuss Thai Airlines Direct Flights to Moscow
Russia and Thailand are discussing the launch of direct flights operated by Thai airlines to Moscow, with the current flights being handled solely by Russian carriers. The goal is to establish at least one additional direct flight via a Thai airline before the next intergovernmental commission meeting in Bangkok in late 2027.
Consensus
- Russia and Thailand are discussing the launch of direct passenger flights between Moscow and Thailand operated by Thai airlines.
- Currently, all flights between Russia and Thailand are operated by Russian airlines.
- The discussion is part of the bilateral cooperation framework under the Russian-Thai Mixed Commission on Bilateral Cooperation.
- The next meeting of the intergovernmental commission is scheduled for the second half of 2027 in Bangkok.
- The goal is to ensure at least one additional direct flight from a Thai airline before the next commission meeting.
Points of divergence
- In May, Thailand canceled the 60-day visa-free regime for citizens of more than 90 countries and reverted to a 30-day stay rule, while also strengthening immigration control and limiting visa-free stays for tourists. — vm
- Travelers from Russia visiting Thailand can now pay for goods and services using QR codes. — vm
- The Russian Ministry of Transport reported the resumption of direct air links between Russia and Iraq, with Iraqi Airways operating twice weekly flights from Baghdad to Vnukovo starting August 4. — m24
- Direct flights from Moscow to Sri Lanka will resume on October 4. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Chekunov: Moscow and Bangkok discuss launching direct flights of Thai companies — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia and Thailand discuss launching direct flights of Thai companies to Moscow — Москва 24
Key entities
- Russia
- Moscow
- Thailand
- Ministry of Eastern Development
- Alexei Chekunkov
- Russian-Thailand
- RIA Novosti
- Bangkok