Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul shakes hands with his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, during a press conference in Auckland on Friday. (Photo: Government House)

Thai Airways International will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade.

Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Friday that direct flights between Bangkok and Auckland would return next year to promote trade, tourism, investment and people movement.