Vietjet Launches The New Joint Venture ThaiVietjet

On 20th December 2014, in Bangkok (Thailand), Vietjet celebrated receiving its Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) enabling the airline to offer even more amazing flying opportunities to travellers in Thailand and in the region through its new joint venture, Thai Vietjet.

At a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E Nguyen Tan Dung, Mrs. Kobkarn Suritasat Wattanarangkul, the Minister of Tourism and Sport of Thailand, and many other distinguished delegates of the two nations. The ceremony received great interest from representatives of the Ministry of Transport, Department of Civil Aviation of  Thailand, the Vienamese overseas and Thai businessmen, also the agents and partners from Thailand.

Leaders of both countries lauded the establishment of Thai Vietjet, which will bring bilateral diplomatic and commercial relations between Thailand and Vietnam to a new high.

Photos of the ceremony:

Vietjet warmly welcome H.E Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of Vietnam and the high-ranking delegates

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh – Vice President of Vietjet, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Ha – Chairwoman of Vietjet, Mr. Vu Pham Nguyen Tung – Director of Project Development and the cabin crew of Thai Vietjet

Guests took photos with Thai Vietjet cabin crew

The traditional dance of Vietnam and Thailand

The Prime Minister of Vietnam H.E Nguyen Tan Dung, Mrs. Kobkarn Suritasat Wattanarangkul, the Minister of Tourism and Sport of Thailand, and other distinguished delegates of the two nations

“ThaiVietjet was born out of a desire to offer more wonderful flying experiences at the best fares ever,” said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung – Chairman of the Management Board of Thai Vietjet. “With a modern fleet of brand new aircraft, our professional and friendly flight crew as well as our innovative and creative inflight activities, I believe Thai Vietjet will soon become one of the most popular airlines in Thailand and across the region. We vow to earn this popularity by showing our utmost respect and care for our valued customers.”

Mr. Jaroon Meesomboon, Deputy General Director of Department of Civil Aviation of Thailand presented the Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) to Mr.Nguyen Thanh Hung, Chairman of Management Board of Thai Vietjet

The ribbon cutting ceremony:

    H.E Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of Vietnam

    Mrs. Kobkarn Suritasat Wattanarangkul, the Minister of Tourism and Sport of Thailand

    Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand

    Mr. Panyarak Poolthup, Thai Ambassador in Vietnam

    Mr. Voradej Harnprasert, Deputy Minister of  Transport of Thailand

    Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Minister cum Head of Office of the Government

    Mr. Bui Quang Vinh, Minister of Planning and Investment of Vietnam

    Mr. Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam

    Mr. Nguyen Tat Thanh, Vietnamese Ambassador in Thailand

    Mr. Nguyen Hong Truong, Deputy Minister of Transport of Vietnam

    Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Chairman of Management Board of Thai Vietjet

    Mr. Somphong Sooksanguan, Shareholder of Thai Vietjet

Nearly 10 million passengers have already flown with Vietjet in Vietnam and across the region over the last three years. By launching this joint venture model, Vietjet has taken its first step toward conquering new international markets. Thai Vietjet will initially operate domestic flights in Thailand and expand its flight network connecting Thailand and other regional destinations in the near future.

Once again, congratulations the joint venture Thai Vietjet. We hope that Thai Vietjet will bring a whole new breath of wind and become a  favorite choice for Thai. The shared culture will be a good chance for Thailand and Vietnam to enhance the tourism, trading and to strengthen the bilateral relationship.