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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by hirohito888
BKK (and Thailand) is still a relatively open, tourist friendly, safe and affordable destination compared to its peers in the region. ....
If I visit Thailand, I would much rather go to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai. BKK is just too much of everything that isn't good for you - or for the Thai people.

Even so, I just don't see United making money on this route. If money was to be made, Thai would still be serving North America itself.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Oct 3, 2024 at 10:16 pm Reason: update quote to reflect Moderator edit
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