The national carrier of Thailand, Thai Airways International was established in 1960. Its main hubs are the Bangkok International Airport and the Phuket International Airport. Meanwhile, the Chiang Mai International Airport and the Hat Yai International Airport are its secondary hubs.
A founding member of the Star Alliance, Thai Airways International operates flights to around 74 destinations around the world. They include Johannesburg, Beijing, Shanghai, Busan, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Colombo, Dubai, Paris, Copenhagen, Munich, Rome, Madrid, London, Perth, Melbourne, Auckland, Los Angeles and New York.
Thai Airways International offers a frequent flyer programme known as Royal Orchid Plus. Meanwhile, its member lounge is known as the Royal Orchid Lounge.