Aviation industry in Thailand - statistics & facts
Thailand is a renowned tourist destination and a center for conferences and exhibits, drawing visitors worldwide. This helped develop the country into an important air travel hub in Asia. The growth of low-cost airlines over the past ten years in the domestic air travel market has made air travel more affordable and accessible, fueling the industry's rapid growth. Between 2020 and 2021, like the rest of the world, Thailand’s aviation industry was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the Thai government lifted traveling restrictions and opened the country for international tourism again. Since then, the number of foreign visitors arriving at Thailand's airports increased significantly.
