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Bangkok Post
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Tourism labour shortfall

A packed Patong Beach in Phuket, yet hotels on the island are now short of staff to cope with tourist numbers. (Photo: Phuket Public Relations Office)

As Thailand's tourism industry makes a strong recovery following the lifting of travel restrictions and reopening of borders, business operators are finding themselves with a new challenge -- a shortage of staff to meet the surge in demand.

The robust growth is marked by Saturday's event at Suvarnabhumi airport, where Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will extend a personal welcome to this year's 10 millionth visitor, to celebrate the nation's success in meeting its visitor arrivals target for 2022.

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