Direct flights from India and Australia are helping to sustain Phuket's tourism industry during low season, but a full recovery might not be seen this year as the major Chinese and Russian markets are unable to resume overseas travel, says Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Mr Thaneth said the number of international direct flights to the island was currently 20 to 30 per day on average, mainly from India, which is accounting for more than 47 flights per week. This has turned India into Phuket's No 1 source of tourists.
