Loy Krathong airfares to Chiang Mai spike on booking platforms
Travellers flying Bangkok–Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong are seeing round-trip fares of 18,000 to nearly 30,000 baht on some booking platforms, far above the usual 2,500–4,300 baht. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said on Thursday the prices come from ticket agents and online platforms, not the airlines, and urged passengers to confirm fares and seat availability directly with carriers. Flights are also being adjusted for lantern-release safety, with the squeeze worst on Nov 23–24 outbound and Nov 25–26 return.
What this means for you
- Travellers flying Bangkok–Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong are affected, with the tightest supply on Nov 23–24 outbound and Nov 25–26 return.
- Check fares and seat availability directly with the airline before buying, and allow extra time as flights may be adjusted for lantern-release activities.
- Passengers denied their rights by an airline can complain through the CAAT complaint portal.
Sources
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