Saudia flight touches down in Bangkok to end 32-year boycott of Thailand


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Saudi Arabia has re-established an air connection with Thailand after more than three decades of diplomatic tensions following the so-called Blue Diamond Affair.

Saudia Airlines flight SV846 touched down at Suvarnabhumi Airport from Jeddah at 6pm on Monday (Feb 28), marking the first direct flight to Thailand by the national carrier in 32 years.

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