Thailand May Soon Offer Free Domestic Flights to International Tourists!

It aims to alleviate the pressure of overtourism on popular destinations like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai and encourage visitors to explore lesser-known regions like Sukhothai and Ayutthaya

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE

Thailand is launching a government-backed program to offer 200,000 free domestic flights to international tourists this fall. The initiative, titled Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights, is a strategy to boost the country's tourism sector and encourage visitors to explore lesser-known destinations beyond major hubs like Bangkok and Phuket.

The program is set to run from September to November 2025. It will provide a subsidy of up to 1,750 baht (≈4,760 approx) for a one-way ticket or 3,500 baht (≈9,521 approx) for a round-trip ticket, which is expected to cover the full cost of most domestic flights. Each free ticket will also include a 20kg baggage allowance.