Manila, 27 February 2023 – Famous for its rich culture, delectable street food, picturesque natural wonders, maze-like shopping centers, and affordability, Thailand has been one of the most visited countries in the Southeast Asia region. Notwithstanding the recent stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reopening of Thai borders immensely improved guests’ interest and confidence, and the uptick in travel demand proves that the Land of Smiles is a viable destination for Filipinos this 2023.

To entice more guests to visit Thailand, the Land of Smiles, AirAsia Philippines is offering as low as PHP33 for domestic and PHP833 for international per one-way base fare with the AirAsia Fly Fest 3.3 Sale.

AirAsia Philippines Head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan said “This festival will surely delight bang-for-the-buck seekers and revenge travelers who want to make their travels memorable and affordable this summer. As an airline that pioneered low-cost travel in Asia, we remain responsive to the changing needs of our guests who deserve nothing more than convenience, great value deals, and the world's best service.” 

If you’re still not sold on the idea of visiting Thailand, here are some of the factors that distinguish this tropical country from other countries.

The Nature

Thailand has impressive natural features that are worth exploring – from white-sand beaches, sun-kissed blue beaches, scenic highlands, and magnificent plateaus. 

If you’re looking for a beach hopping experience, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai are the best places to visit. The abundance of marine and wildlife in its national parks and prime dive spots is also one of the factors that distinguish Thailand from other tropical countries.

The Food

The best part of going to an unfamiliar place is trying out its yummy and exotic food, and Thai cuisines are hard to ignore. The rich flavors, unique cooking techniques, textures, and affordability will surely thrill your inner foodie. Thailand retains its cultural identity through food, you can try some of the famous food like Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Chicken/Pork) tom yum goong (spicy shrimp soup), Thai Milk Tea, pad Thai (Thai fried noodles), and som tam (spicy papaya salad) literally anywhere in tourist hubs like Bangkok and Phuket. 

The Culture

The beauty of Thailand lies in its cultural preservation. While most of the cities in Thailand continue to be modernized, travelers still have access to their history and heritage. The country is known for its 40,000 Buddhist temples and ancient ruins, each telling a story of different dynasties and featuring various architectural styles.

Thai festivals like Songkran, Lantern festival, and the Light festival are incredibly interesting to experience for tourists – most of them plan their itineraries around these festivals in order to experience what all the fuss is about.

The Nightlife

As one of the popular party destinations in Southeast Asia, Thailand's nightlife varies from beach bars, jazz and reggae bars, and rooftop bars which are all perfect for nightlife backpackers.

Tourists flock to Koh Phangan, Khao Sarn Road in Bangkok, and bars in Pattaya and Phuket, the country’s biggest party destinations, to experience buckets upon buckets of booze, crafted beers, exotic street food, and loud music.