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How to apply to Thai Airways
Where Thai Airways recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Recruitment reopened post-rehabilitation with occasional large campaigns for Thai nationals; windows are short and attract tens of thousands of applicants, so prepare documents and TOEIC in advance.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online during an announced campaign with degree, TOEIC score and photos to spec.
- 02
Document screening, then an assessment day in Bangkok with height/weight, grooming and personality screening.
- 03
English testing and group activities assessing service manner and teamwork.
- 04
Panel interview in Thai and English.
- 05
Medical examination and background check, then an 8-10 week training course in Bangkok.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →Thai and English
Thai Airways requires Thai alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Thai Airways
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thai Airways hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Recruitment reopened post-rehabilitation with occasional large campaigns for Thai nationals; windows are short and attract tens of thousands of applicants, so prepare documents and TOEIC in advance.
How long does the Thai Airways application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Thai Airways?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Thai nationality; minimum height ~160 cm for women with weight proportionate; able to swim 50 m unaided; excellent uncorrected or corrected vision and general medical fitness.