Thai Airways International

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thai-airways-international

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Thai Airways International?143 aircraft
2. What is the corporate headquarters?Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak district, Bangkok
3. What is the primary operating hub?Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
4. How many places does Thai Airways fly to?It flies to 51 international destinations and 10 domestic destinations, connecting Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
5. Where does Thai Airways have its main airport?Its main hub is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, where many flights start and connect.

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