Bangkok--26 Jun--Thai AirAsia Thai AirAsia, the leading and largest low cost carrier in Asia, today announced the launch of a convenient , accessible and friendly sales office in the heart of Chiang Mai, providing another easy booking channel for its guests. Located on Thaphae Road, the first flagship sales office is part of Thai AirAsia’s commitment to make flying affordable and convenient for everyone. Sporting a trendy look and friendly atmosphere offering, the new office will also help the airline serve its expanding customer base in northern Thailand and tap into the various demands of travelers who prefer face to face, one stop service with flexibility in payments method both in cash and by credit card. Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia, said, “The launch of this new sales office brings the airline even closer to all travelers. Now, travelers in Chiang Mai can easily buy AirAsia seats by simply visiting our convenient location office.” “The opening of the new office underlines the importance of Chiang Mai in our strength network of destinations. It will also ensure that Thai AirAsia is well-positioned to support guests’ needs with our fun, friendly and high quality service in all customer touch points apart from the growing demand of online service. We are confident that with this new flagship sales office, more guests from this region will simply enjoy flying on their business and leisure travel with us to Bangkok and from Bangkok to our other 10 domestic and 10 international destinations across Asia.” added Tassapon. Providing low fares with young and modern fleet, Thai AirAsia flies six times daily from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and six times daily from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. All Thai AirAsia flights arrive in and depart from Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which makes it easy for guests to connect to other domestic and international flights or to take taxis or buses to downtown Bangkok. The new sales office brings to three the total number of Thai AirAsia sales offices in Chiang Mai. The other two are sales counter located at Chiang Mai International Airport and sales kiosk at Tesco Lotus Kad Kamtiang. Thai AirAsia’s other sales kiosks in Thailand are available at Tesco Lotus Bangkapi, Rama 1, Sukhumvit 50, Minburi and Rangsit branches in Bangkok, Phuket, and Hat Yai.. Interested travelers can now experience Thai AirAsia’s service at the latest sales office in Chiang Mai located at 416 Thaphae Road, which will operate from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on weekdays and from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. on weekends. For more information, please contact Tel. 0-53234-645 or visit www.airasia.com. Seen here in the picture: Mr Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia (2nd from left), Mr Chuchad Keelapaeng, Chiangmai Deputy Governor and chairman (middle) and Mr Junnapong Saranak, Northern Office Northern Region 1 Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand jointly presided over at the new flagship sales office of Thai AirAsia on Taphae Road, Chiangmai recently. For more information please contact: Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. Dutduan Jarukakul / Wipoosana Thedwisan Tel: 0-2315-9810 or 0-2315-9817 Mobile: 081-855-2524 or 081-721-6141 Fax: 0-2315-9804 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]