Thailand is an evergreen destination always popular with foreign tourists, but neglecting to get a handle on its crime rate will hurt tourism just as regional competition rises.
Although Thomson is the first to announce flights between London and Phuket on the new 787 Dreamliner, British Airways and Virgin are awaiting Dreamliner arrivals and will likely announce new routes shortly.
Domestic travel will be slow due to flood concerns, but that won’t stop foreigners who a.) Don’t know to expect heavy rains and b.) Mostly visit big cities like Phuket and Bangkok where it’s not an issue.