Thai flights serve 145m passengersListen to this articleThe aviation sector grew 3.54% and accommodated more than 145 million passengers in 2025, driven by the expansion of long-haul and emerging markets despite weaker Chinese demand. Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) governor ACM Manat Chuaprayoon said there were a total of 145.1 million passengers last year, including 67 million domestic passengers and 78 million international travellers. The total represents an increase of 4.9 million passengers, or 3.54%, from the previous year. Oceania, particularly Australia, recorded 1.77 million passengers, alongside new direct routes linking Thailand with Pacific island nations. India and Russia remained key markets, with India recording 5.95 million passengers, surpassing the 2019 level of 4.85 million, and Russia accounting for 4.22 million passengers.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2026 05:12 UTC