Thai AirAsia
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Airline Identity
History
Thai AirAsia was established on 12 November 2003 as a joint venture between Malaysia's AirAsia and Thailand's Shin Corporation, and began flying in February 2004 from Bangkok-Don Mueang to domestic destinations including Hat Yai, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Shin Corporation's stake was later acquired by Thai holding company Asia Aviation, which along with AirAsia Group has owned the carrier since. The airline has shifted its main Bangkok base between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports more than once as it expanded.
Current Operations
Thai AirAsia operates an all-Airbus A320-family fleet (A320ceo, A320neo and A321neo) from operating bases at Bangkok-Don Mueang, Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket, serving dozens of domestic and regional international destinations across Asia. It is owned roughly 55% by Thailand's Asia Aviation Public Company Limited and 45% by Malaysia-based AirAsia Group, and was recognized by Cirium as Asia's most reliable airline in 2022.
Last verified 2026-09-02· Source: airline public disclosures, company press releases & aviation-industry reporting.