Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Thai AirAsia, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based AirAsia Aviation Group, launched its inaugural flight between Dhaka and Bangkok on Friday. Tas Aviation Director Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Haque and Regional Commercial Head Manoj Dharmani gave this information at a press conference held at Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Friday morning.

The inaugural flight departed from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport (DMK) and landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 12:05 a.m. local time.

Several distinguished passengers including Thai AirAsia officials were on board the incoming flight. Santisuk Klongchaia, CEO of Thai AirAsia, Tansita Akararittipiram, Regional Commercial Head, Chanita Sriprasart, Product Manager, Nut...