Bangkok Airways Unveils Sukhothai-Inspired Crew Uniforms
Bangkok Airways has launched new cabin crew uniforms featuring handwoven Sukhothai mudmee silk patterns from the Ban Had Siew community. Made with eco-friendly materials including fabric from recycled plastic bottles, the uniforms showcase nine ancient Thai weaving designs and will debut at the Loy Krathong Festival on November 24, 2026. The initiative supports local artisans and promotes Thai culture to international travelers.
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has launched a new contemporary Thai uniform design for cabin crew, developed with eco-friendly materials and integrating the beauty of mudmee silk patterns from the Ban Had Siew community in Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province, to convey Thai wisdom to global passengers. Crew will wear them on Thai festivals and important occasions, starting officially at the Loy Krathong Festival on November 24, 2026.
The uniform draws inspiration from the weaving wisdom of the Thai Phuan people of Ban Had Siew, a community with a long heritage of textile weaving, distinguished by unique patterns and exquisite craftsmanship. Nine ancient mudmee patterns — Kreu Noi, Kreu Klang, Kreu Yai, Man Sip Hok, Sip Song Khruang Tad, Nam Ang, Song Thong, Paet Kho, and Si Kho — have been adapted into the design, making the uniform more than clothing; it becomes a medium for storytelling and conveying Thai wisdom.
Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, said the uniform builds on the airline's ongoing efforts to enhance value through eco-friendly materials and the integration of Sukhothai mudmee silk, reflecting the beauty of Thai culture through a modern lens. As a leading regional carrier connecting passengers from many countries, every service element can share Thailand's stories and values with the world, while supporting artisans and creating value for local communities — aligning with the "Boutique Footprints" concept that aims to create positive impact for people, communities, and the environment, alongside delivering impressive and sustainable travel experiences consistent with the vision "Leading Aviation with Responsibility, Delivering Services with Sustainability."
A key feature is the use of nine ancient mudmee patterns, meticulously translated through design and tailoring, reflecting pattern beauty and inherited weaving wisdom, with the Saritphithak Golden Textile Museum in Sukhothai serving as a repository for this valuable heritage.
Beyond cultural value, the uniform emphasizes resource efficiency: women's blouses and men's trousers are made from 100% recycled plastic bottle fabric — soft, smooth, lightweight, and comfortable for Thailand's climate. The sabai (shoulder cloth) uses leftover mudmee fabric from trouser production, reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, while promoting employment and preserving local artisan wisdom to create community value.
Mr. Puttipong said Bangkok Airways plans to have cabin crew wear the uniforms on Thai festivals and important occasions such as New Year's Day (January 1), the company's founding anniversary, and other significant dates.
