Tourists pose for a picture on Mai Khao Beach in Phuket as a plane lands at Phuket International Airport. AFP
Foreign arrivals to Phuket may plunge to a lower than expected level during the upcoming low season, due largely to the slowdown of the Chinese market and the bankruptcy of an Indian airline.
Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association, said the temporary closure of Phuket International Airport from 1am until 7am until the beginning of July would hinder flight expansion, particularly from China, which had typically been prioritised for this time slot since before the pandemic.
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