Phuket Airport Faces Five More Years of Pressure Before Terminal Expansion Opens
Phuket International Airport is grappling with passenger traffic exceeding its current capacity, with a major terminal expansion not slated for completion until 2032. The airport, designed for 12.5 million passengers annually, already handles over 17 million, facing continued pressure as travel demand to the island remains high.
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