Thailand's moves towards aviation liberalization began in 1995, when the government amended long- standing policy to allow more than one national flag carrier. Since then until now, with the global and Thailand's national open- sky policy, Thailand has both domestic and international airlines with the majors ones namely Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways. Besides, there are low- fare but full- frills airline like Phuket Air and the emerging low- cost or no- frills subsidiary airlines such as Orient Thai Airlines, Thai Air Asia and Nok Air.

     Thailand now has 109 airports to support the growing industry. Among these are four major international airports, namely Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Had Yai. Another under- construction one is Suvarnabhumi Airport. All four international airports provides comfortable and convenience to both domestic and international travelers, with professional and hospitable airliners.

• Bangkok International Airport

     Bangkok International Airport or generally called by the locals Don Muang Airport, is located approximately 24 kilometers to the north of Bangkok , serving the most air traffic in Thailand. Nowadays more than 80 airlines are on service and over 25,000,000 passengers, 160,000 flights and 700,000 tons of cargos are handled at this airport. Services and facilities for travelers such as duty-free shops, hotel reservation service, foreign currency exchange counters and car rental service, and even more of convenient or fast food restaurants and coffee shops, are available, including the 42- seat air- conditioned Airport Charter Buses provided by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, for serving the arriving travelers, to accommodation venues and important sightseeing spots.

• Chiang Mai International Airport

     Chiang Mai International Airport is the gateway to Northern Thailand, the renowned for its breathtaking natural attractions and rich northern and Lanna cultural traditions. Chiang Mai International Airport is one of the five international airports under responsibility of the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT). Nowadays, 9 airlines are on service and more than 2,000,000 passengers, 15,000 flights and 16,000 tons of cargo are handled at this airport.

• Phuket International Airport

     Phuket International Airport ranks second in the country in terms of passenger and cargo volume, resulted from the fascinating tourist attractions in the south of Thailand, including the world famous beaches in Phuket and the nearby provinces. Phuket International Airport welcomes millions of passengers each year. It is the gateway to beaches, islands and resorts. Nowadays, 10 airlines are on service and more than 2,900,000 passengers, 20,000 flights and 12,000 tons of cargo are handled at this airport.

• Had Yai International Airport

     Had Yai International Airport is located in Songkhla Province, popularly dubbed the trading center of the South. Had Yai International Airport is one of the important international airports under supervision of the Airports of Thailand Public company Limited (AOT). As located in the Southern Business Zone, Had Yai International Airport is a welcoming gateway for all who want to visit the south of Thailand for business or leisure purposes. Nowadays, 3 airlines are on service and more than 800,000 passengers, 9,500 flights and 12,000 tons of cargo are handled at this airport.