Government deputy spokesman Karom Polpornklang estimates that flight bookings to Thailand are expected to surge by 36% during the Loy Krathong festival, which falls on Friday, 15 November.
He adds that many countries have planned to host their own Loy Krathong festivals in a bid to preserve Thai culture and tradition and stimulate their economies and tourism.
According to an Aeronautical Radio of Thailand forecast, 73,500 flights or 2,450 flights a day are expected in November.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is expected to see the highest flight numbers during the period at 6,170, followed by Don Mueang Airport with 3,760 flights.
Source: The Nation Thailand
