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Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade to boost ties
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Thai Airways International (Thai) will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade.
Key facts
- Thai Airways International (Thai) will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade.
- Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Friday direct flights between Bangkok and Auckland will return next year to promote trade, tourism, investment and people movement.
- Their trade target varies as the Thai spokeswoman put the number at US$7.5 billion (246 billion baht), while the New Zealand prime minister mentioned NZ$13.5 billion (263 billion baht).
- The two prime ministers also agreed to triple trade by 2045 and launched a strategic partnership to deepen relations between the two countries
Summary
Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Friday direct flights between Bangkok and Auckland will return next year to promote trade, tourism, investment and people movement.
While Ms Rachada did not name the airline but New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon mentioned Thai.