Riyadh Air launches Riyadh–Bangkok flights, TAT welcomes

ThaiRoundup·published 04 Sept 2026, 16:00 ICT·updated 2h ago·2 sources

Riyadh Air began thrice-weekly Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and Bangkok on 3 September 2026, with plans to upgrade to a daily schedule in October. The Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomed the new route as a boost for high-value travel from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

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