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    "Key": "DMK-MAQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DMK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Bangkok",
      "fullCity": "Bangkok, Thailand",
      "airport": "Don Mueang Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MAQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Mae Sot",
      "fullCity": "Mae Sot, Thailand",
      "airport": "Mae Sot (Tak)"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Flights from Bangkok (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ) cover about 240 miles and typically take 55 minutes nonstop on Nok Air, with the return trip also clocking in at 55 minutes.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Yes, Nok Air (DD) flies nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ). It operates one daily flight departing at 3:30 PM, and the flight takes about 55 minutes.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "There is no dedicated ground transportation guide for Mae Sot Airport in the available reference material, so options are limited. The airport is small and located adjacent to the Mae Sot bus station, which is the most practical and commonly used link to the city center and surrounding areas. Taxis and local songthaews (shared pickup trucks) are available in the town but not specifically documented for the airport. There is no mention of ride share services or car rental agencies at the airport. The bus station next to the airport is the fastest and most-used option for reaching central Mae Sot.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_Airport",
            "title": "Mae Sot Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:47:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot",
            "title": "Mae Sot",
            "time_published": "2026-06-20T13:49:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_district",
            "title": "Mae Sot district",
            "time_published": "2025-07-28T11:22:45Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights operate from Bangkok (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are scheduled on this route.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Nok Air operates a daily nonstop flight from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Mae Sot, departing at 3:30 PM. No other nonstop carriers serve this route, and per-carrier fare data isn't available for this city pair.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "November to February offers cooler, dry weather and fewer tourists than the rainy season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "For domestic flights within Thailand, bring a valid national ID or passport. No visa or travel authorization is needed. Have a payment method for any baggage fees and check if vaccination certificates are required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Mae Sot has only one airport, Mae Sot Airport (MAQ), which serves the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Don Mueang Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Bangkok, you can reach Don Mueang International Airport by metered taxi (about 30 minutes to an hour from Siam, with a 50 baht airport surcharge and tollway fees), public bus routes like No. 29 or 554/555, or the airport shuttle bus that connects DMK with Suvarnabhumi Airport every 30 minutes. Taxis are generally the most popular and fastest option for most travelers, though buses are much cheaper. Driving yourself is possible with on-airport parking, but traffic can be heavy. Ride-share apps like Grab also operate in Bangkok and offer a convenient alternative to taxis.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://donmueangairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Don Mueang Airport Transportation – Don Mueang Airport Guide",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/1092",
            "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK)",
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          },
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            "url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/transportation/detail/1093",
            "title": "AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS (DMK-BKK)",
            "time_published": "2021-08-25T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Mae Sot airport?",
        "answer": "Sleeping options at Mae Sot Airport are limited, as there are no hotels directly connected to the terminal. The airport does not offer any on-site accommodation or sleeping facilities.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_Airport",
            "title": "Mae Sot Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:47:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://all.accor.com/booking/en/accor/hotel/A7X4",
            "title": "Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah, Hotel in Makkah",
            "favicon": "https://all.accor.com/booking/favicon.svg",
            "time_published": "2026-08-30T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot",
            "title": "Mae Sot",
            "time_published": "2026-06-20T13:49:55Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Mae Sot (Tak)?",
        "answer": "Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) is a small domestic airport serving the Mae Sot district in Tak province, Thailand, and its public listings do not mention currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or free Wi‑Fi. The new passenger terminal opened in April 2019, but no specific amenity details are provided in available sources. As a small regional airport, such facilities may be limited or absent, but this cannot be confirmed from current data.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_Airport",
            "title": "Mae Sot Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:47:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot",
            "title": "Mae Sot",
            "time_published": "2026-06-20T13:49:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_district",
            "title": "Mae Sot district",
            "time_published": "2025-07-28T11:22:45Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Bangkok and Mae Sot airports?",
        "answer": "Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok offers wheelchair loan service (bring a national ID or passport to Terminal 1 Level 3 Door 6 or Terminal 2 Level 3 Door 11), sign language interpretation kiosks at information counters, reserved accessible parking, and accessible public buses; travelers should contact their airline or the airport in advance to arrange mobility assistance, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) is a small domestic airport with a new passenger terminal opened in 2019, but publicly available information on dedicated children's play areas or specialized disability programs there is limited; passengers needing assistance should contact their airline or the airport directly in advance.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/SpecialAssistanceFacilitiesandServices_DMK",
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            "time_published": "2021-08-24T21:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-08-21T23:13:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://donmueangairport.com",
            "title": "Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Bangkok Thailand | Don Mueang Airport Guide",
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            "time_published": "2015-12-24T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Nok Air operates the nonstop flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Mae Sot using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "Nok Air (DD) operates the nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ). Nok Air is not a member of any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop; other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Bangkok?",
        "answer": "Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport offers several lounge options across its terminals. In Terminal 1, travelers can use the Travel Club Lounge, Miracle Lounge, and The Coral Executive Lounge. Terminal 2 has the Nok Air Lounge, Miracle Lounge, The Coral Forest Lounge, and The Coral Executive Lounge. The Travel Club Lounge offers complimentary shower facilities until 30 June 2026, plus spirits, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, and flight monitors, though showers otherwise incur charges and access is limited to three hours before departure. Children under age two enter free with an adult.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/don-mueang-international",
            "title": "Don Mueang International Airport DMK Lounges - DMK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DMK/Travel-Club-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0KoLVHcJwr/?hub=in_benefits_related_pages_why_american_express",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DMK",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "On Bangkok–Mae Sot flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic fares may exclude checked baggage or offer limited weight, while standard fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Bangkok to Mae Sot?",
        "answer": "On this domestic Thai route, flights are operated by small regional aircraft or turboprops offering only Economy class seating with no Premium Economy or flat‑bed Business options."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}