Bangkok AirwaysBKP/ PG

Bangkok Airways is a Thai airline founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bangkok, operating as a full-service carrier focused on regional and domestic routes across Southeast Asia. The airline specializes in serving secondary cities and resort destinations, with major hubs at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport and a strong presence at Samui Airport in Koh Samui, which it effectively pioneered for commercial aviation. Bangkok Airways operates a primarily regional network connecting Thailand to neighboring countries including Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, with a particular emphasis on leisure and tourism routes. The carrier offers a single-cabin configuration on most regional routes, though some longer services feature business and economy classes, and maintains its own frequent flyer program called "Royal Orchid Plus" (shared with Thai Airways International). As an independent airline, Bangkok Airways is known for its boutique service approach and focus on passenger comfort on regional routes, positioning itself as a premium regional carrier within Southeast Asia's competitive aviation market.