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Strong fourth-quarter outlook for THAI
Bangkok Post
|September 04, 2025
Carrier posts load factor of over 80%
The fourth-quarter outlook for Thai Airways (THAI) remains strong, with a load factor of more than 80% driven by both foreign demand and Thai tourists opting for Asian countries, as China and Japan have remained popular destinations all year.
Kittiphong Sansomboon, chief commercial officer of THAI, said a strong baht and the visa-free scheme have helped attract Thai tourists to Asian destinations.
He said during the high season, most Thais tend to travel to short-haul destinations, mainly to Tokyo and Shanghai, while fewer opt for Europe.
During the first seven months of this year, Shanghai was the No.3 destination for Thai travellers, with a 10.1% share in this segment, up from sixth and 4.9% year-on-year.
This story is from the September 04, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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