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Thai Airways International

Thailand flag carrier. Star Alliance member. Post-restructure.

¥14M–¥25M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥7M–¥13M
F/O Salary (est.)
~80 aircraft
Fleet
70+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About Thai Airways International

Thai Airways International (THAI) is Thailand's flag carrier. Hubbing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, it serves a wide network to Europe, Northeast Asia, and South Asia. After filing for business reorganization in 2020 and completing it in 2024, THAI is rebuilding its network with improved finances.

HQ
Bangkok, Thailand
Hub
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
1960
Status
Post-restructure (2024)
Income Tax
Yes (Thailand)
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain
Int'l widebody
¥14M–¥25M
¥19M USD+THB allowances
First Officer
International
¥7M–¥13M
¥9.5M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150, THB/JPY≈4.3. Foreign pilots often on USD-denominated contracts. Compensation improving post-restructure.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

Bangkok hub to Europe (London, Frankfurt, Paris), Japan (NRT, HND), East Asia, South Asia.

Fleet

B777-200/300ER, B787-8/9, A350-900

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating (ICAO/CAAT)

Thailand CAAT-approved training. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

LIFUS

Supervised line ops post-type rating. ~50–75 legs.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC 1–2x per year per CAAT.

Captain Upgrade

Seniority + performance assessment.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Travel

Discount/standby tickets. Star Alliance partners included.

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Health Insurance

Medical coverage for pilot and family.

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Bonus

Performance-linked bonus.

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Annual Leave

20–30 days.

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Pension

Corporate pension plan.

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Layover Allowance

Per diem for international layovers.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Restructuring phase. Hiring limited. Check official site.

Pilot Recruitment
Check official site for current openings.
Check Official Page
License: ATPL (ICAO)
English: ICAO Level 4+