Bookings Open on Thai AirAsia’s New Bangkok - Sakon Nakhon Route; Fares from THB 390

Travellers wanting to book tickets on the very first AirAsia flights between Bangkok (Don Mueang) and Sakon Nakhon can now do so.

The airline will operate two flights per day from 1 October 2014. To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is offering promotional fares from Baht 390 one way (inclusive of airport tax and fees). The special fares can be booked until 10 August 2014 for travel between 1 October 2014 and 31 July 2015.

Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Director of Commercial for Thai AirAsia, said, “We are introducing the twice daily Bangkok-Sakon Nakhon flight to strengthen our northeast network, adding to existing flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Nakhon Panom and city transfers from Nakhon Panom to Mukdaharn. The introduction of Sakon Nakhon should prove to be another enticing choice and allow for more inclusive travel.”

Sakon Nakhon province is notable for its varied culture and is often referred to as the city of two cultures as it features notable Buddhist art alongside definite Western influences. Visitors to the province can make merit at up to 5 Buddhist relics; Phra Tat Cherng Chum, Phra Tat Doum, Phra Tat Phu Pek, Phra Tat Sri Mongkol and Phra Tat Narai Cheng Weng.

At the same time the province also boasts Franco-Vietnamese architecture at Thailand’s largest Christian village. While there, spend time at Phu Phan National Park, with its abundant caves and waterfalls as well as thriving forest and why not take part in festivals such as the Peung Castle tradition that marks the end of Buddhist Lent and the Dao Chalerm Christmas celebration.