Saudi flight touches down in Bangkok to end boycott


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, marking the first direct flight to Thailand by the national carrier in 32 years.

Subscribe now for a chance to win your dream holiday!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Saudi Arabia , Blue Diamond Affair , flight

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Cricket-England's Atkinson, Smith to make test debuts against Windies
Tennis-De Minaur into Wimbledon quarter-finals after beating Fils
Soccer-Quick guide to Euro 2024 semi-finals
Motor racing-Ferrari technical director Cardile hands in notice
Watermelon farmer robbed by men posing as cops
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Monday (July 8)
Vietnamese rice price increases in foreign markets in H1
Singaporean actress Tay Ying not rushing to slim down after putting on 10kg for drama
Thai aviation industry gearing up for rapid expansion in the coming years
Low risk of transboundary haze shrouding S'pore with La Nina set to return: Report

Others Also Read