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Global Airlines Expand Direct Long-Haul Routes to Phuket to Meet Rising International Demand

International airlines have added new and expanded direct routes to Phuket International Airport, increasing seat capacity from major European and Asian markets as Thailand prepares for higher visitor arrivals during the peak tourism season.
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Microsoft Lays Off 4,800 Employees and Xbox Suffers the Hardest Blow
"A New Era of Testing": The Rare Launch of a Missile from a Chinese Nuclear Submarine - That Could Reach U.S. Soil
Deep Purple Has Released Its Best Album in Decades
Thailand Launches Direct Air Route to Dubai to Expand Middle East Tourism and Trade Links
Thailand Intensifies Anti-Narcotics Operations Amid Cross-Border Smuggling Concerns
Thailand Inflation Rises to 2.42 Percent as Fuel and Food Costs Pressure Households
Bhumjaithai Party Reaffirms Official Premiership Nominees Amid Rumors of Alternative Candidates
Thai Authorities Crack Down on Suspected Chinese Nominee Businesses in Bangkok’s Lak Si Shopping Centers
Thailand Appoints Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary to Lead OECD Steering Committee and Drive 2028 Accession Bid
Thailand Accelerates Renewable Energy Expansion and Grid Modernization Under National Energy Plan
Pattaya and Chonburi Introduce Sustainable Tourism Measures to Protect Coastal Environments
Thailand Advances Smart Farming Technologies to Improve Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability
Thailand Expands Efforts to Position Itself as Regional Hub for Esports and International Sporting Events
Thailand Launches Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation Across Public and Private Sectors
Retail Developers Expand Premium Malls in Pattaya and Hua Hin to Capture Rising Tourism Spending
Eastern Economic Corridor Speeds Up High-Speed Rail Projects Linking Airports and Industrial Zones
Thailand Strengthens Position as Global Medical Tourism Hub With Rising International Patient Numbers
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