OAG data: Thailand's airline seat capacity in September was 6.61 million, down 0.2% year-on-year, and it moved back to second place in the region behind Vietnam's 6.35 million... wait, Vietnam was higher at 6.35 million, so Thailand ranks second on capacity. Thai AirAsia capacity fell 24.8%, with Don Mueang down 6.8%, and its Bangkok-Seoul route stops from Oct 25. A Thai Travel Agents Association official says fewer seats to Korea and Japan mean fewer choices and higher airfares, and that travellers are accepting higher fares after the Gulf conflict. Thai outbound trips in 2026 are unlikely to match 2025's 15.4 million, with 8.8 million recorded in the first eight months. For tour and travel businesses, plan for pricier, tighter seats on Asian routes, especially Korea and Japan.