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Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has appointed Thaddaeus Weiss as General Manager, overseeing both the hotel and The Residences at Sindhorn Kempinski. A familiar and respected figure within the property, Thaddaeus previously served as Hotel Manager at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok from 2021 to 2024. Having joined the pre-opening team in February 2020, he played an integral role in shaping the hotel’s early success. During his tenure, he guided the team through the critical pre- and post-opening phases, driving strong STR performance and leading guest satisfaction rankings. His return marks a natural leadership progression and a continuation of the vision that shaped the hotel from its earliest days. A German national, Thaddaeus brings more than 17 years of experience with Kempinski Hotels, having joined the group in 2008. His international career spans Europe, Africa, China, and Southeast Asia, reflecting broad cultural insight and operational expertise across diverse markets. With a professional foundation in Food & Beverage and Sales, he has developed a leadership approach grounded in operational precision, commercial acumen, and deep brand understanding. Earlier in his career, he was appointed Senior Regional Operations Manager for Kempinski and NUO Hotels Asia, where he upheld brand standards, supported regional operational excellence, and contributed to key pre-opening and technical service projects across the region. Most recently, he served as Hotel Manager at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a role he assumed in April 2024. There, he oversaw multiple divisions and delivered measurable improvements in service quality, revenue performance, and engineering operations, further reinforcing the brand’s commitment to excellence. Reflecting on his appointment, Thaddaeus commented, “Returning to Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is both a privilege and a meaningful continuation of a journey I began with …

flydubai announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, bringing its operations to Thailand to 28 weekly flights. The new service will commence on 15 September 2026, operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok. The addition of double-daily flights to Bangkok marks flydubai’s second destination in Thailand, complementing its existing operations to Krabi and reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to expanding connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia. Don Mueang Airport is one of two international airports serving Bangkok. Located just north of the city centre, Don Mueang Airport is a key gateway for business and leisure travellers, offering convenient access to the vibrant Thai capital and its surrounding regions. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “Thailand remains a very popular destination for both leisure and business travel. The launch of our double-daily service to Bangkok reflects continued demand across our network and underscores our commitment to providing our customers with more convenient and flexible travel options. With our flights operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International and in codeshare with Emirates, passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity through Dubai’s world-class aviation hub from destinations across the GCC, Europe and beyond.” With the launch of this service, flydubai continues to expand its network, now spanning more than 135 destinations. The carrier’s growing footprint underscores Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub, providing passengers from the GCC, Europe and beyond with convenient one-stop connections via Dubai. Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, said: “We are pleased to strengthen our presence in Thailand with the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok and ​ look forward to welcoming passengers on board to enjoy …

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially welcomed the inaugural flight of Air Arabia, flight G9756 from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which landed at Krabi International Airport. This new route marks a significant achievement under TAT’s Airline Focus Strategy, which aims to expand Thailand’s accessibility by working closely with international airlines—particularly in the Middle East, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing and highest-spending visitor markets. The new Sharjah–Krabi flight complements Air Arabia’s existing routes to Bangkok and Phuket. The new daily direct service began on 28 November 2025, operated with Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, offering 174–215 seats per flight and more than 5,220 additional seats per month into Krabi. This expansion is expected to attract more high-spending Middle Eastern travelers and support Thailand’s strategy to grow quality tourism sustainably. To maximize visibility of the new route, TAT Dubai Office partnered with key stakeholders to host KOLs on a curated Health & Wellness familiarization program in Krabi, showcasing premium tourism products and enhancing destination appeal among Middle Eastern travellers. The Middle East market continues to show strong momentum. Travelers from **GCC countries—UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—**are known for high purchasing power and strong interest in health & wellness, family travel, and premium leisure experiences, which align closely with Thailand’s strengths. From 1 January to 23 November 2025, Thailand welcomed more than 728,340 visitors from this region, with an average stay of 10 days and trip expenditure of around 100,000 THB. TAT projects over 850,000 Middle Eastern visitors in 2025, with Air Arabia’s added capacity supporting significant growth. Beyond improving travel accessibility, the direct Sharjah–Krabi route helps disperse income to local communities—including hotels, restaurants, spas, wellness operators, and tourism businesses—stimulating job creation, …

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok continues to shape a new chapter of sustainable luxury in the heart of the city, weaving environmental responsibility into every layer of its architecture, landscape, and guest experience. Conceived as a sanctuary where modern design flows seamlessly into lush greenery, the hotel stands today as a thoughtful balance of style, Thai heritage, and global sustainability standards. Long before the hotel rose above Tonson and Langsuan, three century-old freshwater mangrove trees stood quietly on the land that would become Sindhorn Village. Considered guardians of the neighborhood, these trees were preserved, replanted, and now flourish within Chevaa Garden — a green promenade that anchors the property in Thailand’s natural heritage. From this garden, guests can wander toward Bangkok’s iconic parks, forming a rare corridor of urban biodiversity in the middle of the metropolis. This profound connection to nature is echoed in the hotel’s architecture. The building curves and rises like a sculptural extension of the landscape, framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, natural light, and open-air ventilation that encourages breezes to move freely through the lobby and atrium. Triple-layer glazing reduces heat and noise, while thoughtful engineering reduces energy consumption without compromising comfort. This approach has earned the property two respected marks of environmental excellence: LEED, which recognizes buildings designed and operated with high standards of environmental performance, and EarthCheck, a global benchmarking program that evaluates how well a property manages resources, reduces waste, and minimizes its overall impact. Sindhorn Kempinski’s sustainability commitments extend far beyond design. Inside every room, guests find carefully chosen amenities that reduce unnecessary waste, from LED lighting and eco-friendly water cartons to paper straws and resource-efficient fixtures. The Green Artifact program invites travelers to join …

Emirates has unveiled its highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK372/373 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly retrofitted A380 aircraft. The latest product introduction reaffirms the airline’s ongoing investment to elevating travel experiences for customers travelling to and from Thailand and beyond. With the deployment of Emirates’ newly retrofitted A380 to Bangkok, the airline extends its Premium Economy experience to over 70 cities globally. Located at the front of the main deck, with 56 seats laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, the Premium Economy cabin is designed to bridge the gap between Economy and Business Class. The award-winning cabin also has a generous 40-inch seat pitch, 8-inch recline, adjustable headrests, and full leg and footrests delivering enhanced comfort. Each seat is upholstered in luxurious anti-stain cream leather with fold-out woodgrain tables for dining or working. Passengers can enjoy enhanced in-flight entertainment with a 13.3-inch HD screen, Bluetooth pairing and other thoughtful tech touches. Dining is meticulously curated to reflect regional flavours and is served on Royal Doulton China, accompanied by an expanded beverage selection including vintage wines that are available throughout the flight. Bangkok joins Emirates’ expanding global network of Premium Economy destinations, following the cabin’s official launch in 2022. The airline’s retrofit programme is one of the largest known in the industry where 219 A380s and Boeing 777s are slated for full nose to tail refurbish. The airline is on track to offer nearly 2 million Premium Economy seats annually across its network by the end of 2025, doubling to 4 million by 2026. Travellers can enjoy a seamless, end-to-end Premium Economy experience by connecting to popular routes like New York, Lyon and London via Dubai. Premium …