Thailand's aviation authority (CAAT) says air passengers Jan-Jul 2026 reached 85.16 million, up 1.48% year on year. To attract airlines to regional airports, landing and parking charges are cut 50% on domestic and international routes: 6 months for new airlines, 1 year for new routes, from 10 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2027. If you run a business in a provincial city with a regional airport (e.g. Surat Thani, Ubon, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Udon Thani, Krabi), watch for new flights that could bring tourists and buyers. Consider whether your tourism, trade or logistics plans should account for them.