Bangkok’s Flights Take Off Again!
Big news for folks flying around Thailand: From September 1 onward, domestic airlines will once again shuttle passengers between Bangkok and the other high‑risk zones, giving the local economy a needed lift.
What’s changing?
- Flights run up to 75 % seat capacity – so grab your seat early!
- Passengers must show their vaccination certificate and a recent COVID‑19 test result before boarding.
- The move covers all tourism‑reopening areas, so you can fly to hot spots like Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Why it matters
Thailand’s biggest wave – spurred by the Delta variant – saw a record high of over 23,000 new cases this month. Now, as daily numbers ease, the government wants to revive tourism, open shopping malls, and ease travel restrictions across the 29 high‑risk provinces.
Airlines such as Asia Aviation and Bangkok Airways have already announced new local routes that will launch next week.
Vaccination Beats the Silent War
The government projects a supply of 140 million vaccine doses for this year, but to date only around 11 % of Thailand’s 66 million residents have received a full two‑dose regimen.
Speaking on Sunday, spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the chewing‑gum‑fastening nature of the outbreak foretells a downward trend once vaccination coverage ramps up.
Final thoughts
With flights back on the schedule, you’ll be able to hop back into the sky and leave the sticky situation of pandemic‑travel to the past. It’s time to pack your bags, swipe that vaccination badge, and vote for the end of the pandemic blips the next time you arrive at your gate.
