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Recovery held back by few flights

Thai Airways International jets are visible from the passenger terminal of Suvarnabhumi airport on Sept 1. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

With international flights reaching only 40% of pre-pandemic levels, Thai tourism must wait for a clearer outlook, particularly with the government budget running dry, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said competition in the upcoming high season will be intense as more countries will reopen with fewer restrictions, particularly those struggling economically, eager to stimulate spending via the international tourism market.

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