Phuket Booms: Over 10 Million Tourists, Revenue Exceeds 400 Billion Baht; 4 European Airlines to Launch Flights
Phuket, Thailand, welcomed over 10 million tourists from January to September this year, generating nearly 400 billion baht in revenue. Four European airlines are set to launch new routes during the high season, indicating a strong continuation of the tourism recovery.
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