Pattaya Airways is a relatively new Thai cargo airline headquartered in Pakkret. It was founded as part of the Pattaya Group, a leading Thai aviation services company specializing in ground handling, cargo, passenger services, and aviation solutions across more than 20 airports in Thailand. In 2023, it received its air operator certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, and officially begin its air cargo operations in Asia on 21AUG24, focusing initially on routes between Bangkok and Yangon, later expanding to key ASEAN markets including Cambodia and Vietnam. The airline operates ATR 72-500 freighters. Its aim is to enhance regional cargo connectivity and efficiency across Southeast Asia.
That connectivity includes digital connections as indicated by its move to now join the WebCargo by Freightos’ platform, thus enabling freight forwarders to digitally access, book and pay for cargo capacity across its network. In the first step, bookings will be possible on flights between Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. Later, connections in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, will be added.
Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos, commented: “Welcoming Pattaya Airways to our platform is another step toward making global trade smoother and more responsive. As Thailand strengthens its position in global trade networks, having instant digital access to regional freighters like Pattaya Airways, allows freight forwarders to build more responsive supply chains for their customers.”
Nat Boonyavichkanont, CEO of Pattaya Airways Company Ltd, stated: “For us, this isn’t just about going digital – it’s about keeping up with how freight really moves today. Pattaya Airways is proud to collaborate with WebCargo by Freightos to enhance digital air-cargo accessibility across Southeast Asia. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering faster booking capabilities, greater transparency, and seamless regional connectivity for our customers. Forwarders, today, want to compare routes, book in minutes, pay for cargo, and keep their customers happy. Expanding our access on WebCargo by Freightos, lets us meet them where they already work – and that’s good for everyone: from small local shippers to big regional players.”
