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Commercial flights in Thailand may be temporarily banned, but locals have found a new way to eliminate their urge to travel.
Sattahip residents have been sponsoring Coffee War Station 331, a retired plane turned into a cozy café. The Airbus 300 was previously operated by Thai Airways, but since its decommissioning it has become a destination for those nostalgic for flying.
The plane was converted by businessman Suttipong Boonloi, who bought it for around $ 320,000. One customer, Sara Chen, said that people were convinced she was on a real flight when she posted photos on Instagram.
“I closed my eyes and imagined I was really in heaven,” Chen told Newsflare. “I imagined that there would be no pandemic and that we could fly, as before. I like coffee. It’s great to visit her for unusual coffee and selfies. “
The images of the interior of the plane reveal what the interior of Coffee War looks like. The plane looks very much like what you would expect from a commercial jet, with a few tweaks. Tables have been placed between the rows of seating for customers, there is a barista counter, an ice cream cooler, and guests can climb directly into the cabin.
Similar concepts seem to be emerging in Asia with the pandemic that has left many flights grounded. Singapore Airlines is launching a “flight to nowhere” so that travelers can take off and land at the same airport three hours later. Meanwhile, in Japan, entrepreneur Katsuo Inoue launched a flight simulator for travel in virtual reality.
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