After launching a surprise deal for international destinations to celebrate the arrival of their new Airbus A380 last month, THAI Airways kicks off the high season with a “Colorful Winter 2012” promotion for domestic routes. For bookings and travel through Dec 31, you can get cheap one-way tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (B2,310), Chiang Rai (B2,790), Khon Kaen (B2,050), Udon Thani (B2,130), Ubon Ratchathani (B2,240), Phuket (B2,755) and Hat Yai (B3,035). Reserve your seats at www.thaiairways.com or ticket agents nationwide. Also, from Oct 30, THAI will start flying direct to Sapporo, the main city of Hokkaido in the north of Japan, famous for its snow festival in February. Tickets are from B28,850, inclusive of taxes and surcharges.