According to a recent Bangkok Post article by BOONSONG KOSITCHOTETHANA air travel in Thailand fell 4.8% in 2008. The article goes on to cite the closure of Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi in December as well as the International financial situation as the main reasons. Also recorded as fuelling the demand decline to around 54 million passengers from about 57 million was the high cost of fuel and what the Post refered to as the US Sub-Prime crisis. The full report which covers 16 airports in Thailand can be viewed online at http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/aviation/10007/air-travel-falls-4-8
