BANGKOK, 9 November 2022: Emirates has appointed Mohammed Alwahedi as its new country manager for Thailand as demand picks up for inbound and outbound international travels.
Since 1 October 2022, international travellers to Thailand no longer need to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results. In addition, a longer stay is on offer, signalling the completion of the kingdom’s full reopening to international tourism.
Mohammed, whose appointment became effective in November, will oversee Emirates’ overall business in Thailand, including operations, and commercial strategies, while driving growth and strengthening Emirates’ footprint in Thailand.
He has worked with Emirates for seven years and was Manager for Vietnam before this his latest appointment.
Commenting on his appointment, Mohammed said: “I’m both honoured and very excited to be overseeing Emirates operations in Thailand. I look forward to working with our local team of dedicated and talented staff to ensure Emirates’ growth and continued success in the market.”
Emirates offers award-winning services to customers in all classes of travel. The airline has recently taken home three awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022, including World’s Best Economy Class, World’s Best Economy Class Catering, and for the 17th consecutive time, World’s Best Inflight Entertainment. The awards are a testament to Emirates’ commitment to offering the very best customer experience in the sky.
Emirates has been flying to Thailand for over 32 years and currently offers 25 weekly flights from Bangkok to Dubai and 14 weekly flights from Phuket to Dubai as a hub to other international destinations worldwide.
Customers are encouraged to check their latest government travel guidelines and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination. For more information on entry requirements for international visitors and residents returning to Dubai visit: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/covid-19/dubai-travel-requirements/
To book flights visit: www.emirates.com.
(Source: Emirates)
