Thai airlines expand routes to capitalise on booming Indian tourism

As India emerges as a key tourism market for Thailand, three major Thai airlines have announced new direct flight routes to connect Bangkok with various Indian cities. 

The move is aimed at capitalising on the surge in Indian tourist arrivals, which are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year.

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the first 11 months of 2024 have seen a significant increase in Indian tourist arrivals, with more than 1.9 million visitors to Thailand. This figure positions India as the third-largest source of foreign tourists, trailing only China and Malaysia.

To accommodate the growing demand, Thai AirAsia X, Thai Lion Air, and Thai VietJet have introduced new direct flights…