Betong flights cancelled for lack of interest

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, centre, and his entourage arrive at Betong airport in Yala on Monday on the inaugural commercial flight, operated by Nok Air. (Government House photo)

Nok Air cancelled its new Bangkok-Betong flights on Wednesday and Friday due to lack of passengers, promised refunds for the few tickets sold and suspended the service.

The budget airline said there had been too little marketing time and consequently the number of passengers booked on the route was smaller than expected, while the operating cost was quite high.