U-Tapao Airport Buzzes with Russian Tourists on Charter Flights
U-Tapao Airport in eastern Thailand welcomed a charter flight from Siam Wings Airlines carrying 336 Russian tourists. This is expected to boost tourism in Thailand's eastern region.
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