Thailand has a wide network of domestic airports and several budget airlines. There's a lot of competition and travelers can get deals that are sometimes even cheaper than the bus or train, especially when booking early.
A common price for a budget domestic flight in Thailand is around 1000 baht.
AirAsia
Thai AirAsia is a part of the Malaysian Air Asia Group, an award winning airline. It's one of the older budget airlines operating in Thailand. Unlike the other airlines mentioned here, AirAsia doesn't include any checked baggage in their lowest rates - you have to pay some extra.
19 destinations in Thailand
Website: AirAsia
Lion Air
A subsidiary of Indonesian Lion Air.
10 destinations in Thailand.
Website: Lion Air
Nok Air
A subsidiary of Thai Airways. Also one of the older budget airlines. A light meal is included in the price. Nok Air doesn't include checked baggage in promotion rates (anymore).
25 destinations in Thailand.
Website: Nok Air
Thai Smile
A wholly owned subsidiary of Thai Airways. This is the only budget airline that uses mainly Suvarnabhumi Airport instead of Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, which can be convenient for connecting international flights. A light meal is included in the price.
11 destinations in Thailand.
Website: Thai Smile
Tip: You can use Skyscanner to compare the prices of all available airlines for your route and date and proceed to the most suitable airline's own website to make your booking.
Tip: AirAsia, Nok Air and Thai Smile have convenient transfer services (using a minibus and/or boat) to many destinations that don't have an airport.
Updated 15 Nov 2016.
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