Thai AirAsia (www.airasia.com) starts its expansion in Thailand this year with a new Bangkok-Trang route, making this the third airline option (after Nok Air and Orient Thai) to this small town, that is jumping off point to pristine islands and shallow-water reefs. A daily flight leaves Bangkok at 9:20am and takes around 1.20 hours, so you will still be able to catch a morning boat transfer to the islands. Rates are from B990 one-way. Hold your breath for Colombo in March.