Thai Airways, domestic Thailand in 1967
This plan is based on Thai Airways domestic routes in 1967. It draws a national journey from Chiang Rai and the mountainous north to Bangkok, Phuket, Trang, Hat Yai and Pattani.
The article is ideal for discovering Thailand in short and medium stages, with overflights of towns not present in Flight Simulator 2004.
A Thai domestic network taking shape.
North, central valley, Isan, Bangkok and southern peninsula.
A light aircraft keeps visual references alive.
A few manual points complete available airports.
Understanding the flight
The route works as a panorama of the country: northern mountains, inland towns, Mekong region, Bangkok and then the long descent south.
Mae Sariang and Nong Khai matter even without classic airports because they preserve the geographical continuity of the network.
Before departure
- Choose an aircraft that is easy to land and pleasant at low altitude.
- Prepare manual points Mae Sariang and Nong Khai before departure.
- Keep readable tropical weather, with visibility over northern terrain.
- Split the page into two sessions if needed: north and northeast, then Bangkok and south.
Suggested route
Mountain north
Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, Chiang Mai, Lampang and Phrae give the most visual character.
VTCT → VTCH → VTCC → VTCL → VTCP
Centre and Isan
Uttaradit, Tak, Mae Sot, Phitsanulok, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen and Ubon build the inland network.
VTCP → VTPU → VTPT → VTPM → VTPP → VTUW → VTUI → VTUK → VTUU
Bangkok and south
Bangkok, Phuket, Trang, Hat Yai and Pattani finish with peninsular Thailand.
VTUU → VTBD → VTSP → VTST → VTSS → VTSK
Experience tips
Do not climb too high in the north: valleys and terrain are the real flavour of the plan.
The southern descent can be flown as a second day of domestic airline service.
Copyright Michel Lagneau 2014