BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has been driving the growth of aviation-driven tourism, in response to the Government’s goal to develop Thailand as the aviation and tourism hub of the Asia-Pacific region.
On 15 November 2025, TAT co-hosted the 69th Assembly of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) in Bangkok — a key platform bringing together regional airline leaders to discuss the future of 21st-century aviation.
This meeting played an important role in reinforcing Thailand’s global aviation potential and promoting international air-route tourism. TAT also used this opportunity to strengthen partnerships with leading airlines through (1) supporting new international routes and increasing flight frequencies to Thailand, (2) advancing aviation marketing cooperation, (3) building a global airline network to enhance Thailand’s competitiveness in the world tourism market, and (4) expanding collaborations on sustainable tourism in line with the region’s green aviation direction.
The meeting was also a strategic opportunity for TAT to build confidence among quality travelers and support Thailand’s tourism growth, especially in high-value markets. TAT also hosted a one-day trip on 16 November 2025 for participants in the meeting, including a visit to Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) and a scenic Chao Phraya River cruise with a lunch program.
TAT believed that this collaboration would strengthen Thailand’s pathway toward becoming an “Aviation Hub” while elevating the Thai tourism experience under “Amazing Thailand: Healing is the New Luxury.”
Thailand has its potential of being an aviation hub, as it is geographically located in the middle of the Asia Pacific, connecting air transport and travel in the region. (PRD)
