Longing to experience Thailand’s white sands, lush jungles and buzzing street markets? Now might be a great moment to book your next getaway.

Thailand is planning to give away free domestic flights for 200,000 international visitors over the next three months. The campaign, dubbed ‘Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights,’ would allow eligible foreign tourists to claim a free round-trip flight within the country when booking international flights directly through airlines or travel agencies.

Backed by the country’s tourism ministry, the scheme is set to run from September to November, if it receives cabinet approval. The government would subsidise up to THB 1,750 (€40) for a one-way ticket or THB 3,500 (€80) for a round-trip. Each ticket would also come with 20kg of checked baggage.

The goal is to push travellers beyond perennial favourites like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai and towards under-the-radar provinces rich with temples, exciting culinary traditions and lesser-visited beaches and islands. (Euronews)