Severely affected by Covid-19, island tourism can still recover
An almost empty Patong beach earlier this week. Before the outbreak, Phuket welcomed 15 million tourists per year. (Photo by Apinya Wipatayotin)
Phuket has been hit hard by Covid-19’s impact on its tourism, but can still look at the economic challenge as a golden opportunity to develop its own basic infrastructure, says Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This would help the province pursue its goal of being a global centre for the hospitality business in the post-pandemic era, he said.
Speaking after a recent meeting with diplomats from Asian and European countries who are based in Phuket, Mr Don said the province will…
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