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3 unusual facts about Bangkok Airways


Ko Samui

Samui Airport is a private airport built and owned by Bangkok Airways, which is still the main operator and was the only airline with services to Ko Samui from mainland Thailand since the airport's construction in 1989.

Samui Airport

It was built by Bangkok Airways; construction began in 1982 and the airport was officially opened in April 1989.

On 21 November 1990, a Bangkok Airways Bombardier Dash 8 crashed while attempting to land in heavy rain and high winds.



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