Bangkok: "Suriya" collaborates with all Thai airlines to enhance seat availability for Thai nationals returning from Cambodia, following unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border. The initiative involves a 24-hour readiness directive for monitoring the situation.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that he has tasked Mr. Kritchanon Aiyapan, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Transport and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Transport, and Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), to collaborate with seven Thai commercial airlines. The meeting, held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on devising plans to facilitate the return of Thais from Cambodia.

The seven Thai airlines have pledged full cooperation, with four airlines already operating Bangkok-Cambodia flights. Thai Airways offers 16 flights weekly with 180 seats per flight, Thai AirAsia provides 28 flights per week with 180 seats per flight, Bangkok Airways operates 40 flights weekly with both 180 and 70-seat configurations, and Thai Vietjet offers 16 weekly flights with 180 seats per flight. Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia X, and Nok Air have also committed to supporting the travel needs to Thailand.

From July 25, 2025, seat numbers will be increased to accommodate the travel demand of Thais in Cambodia wishing to return home. Contingency plans are in place as part of emergency measures.

Thais in Cambodia seeking to return can contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh at the emergency number: (+855) 77 888 114.

Suriya has directed all related agencies to closely monitor the situation to ensure maximum assistance and facilitation, prioritizing the convenience and safety of Thai nationals.