BANGKOK: Aerothai says Thai–Cambodian border clashes have not disrupted international flights, with aviation operations normal and tourism travel unaffected.
The Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) said on Sunday (Dec 14) that the ongoing Thai–Cambodian border clashes have not affected international flights to and from Thailand.
Pichet Kunadhamraks, chairman of Aerothai’s board of directors, said the fighting is far from major airports, airports serving key tourist destinations, and main tourist attractions.
As a result, he said, the clashes have not affected flights supporting winter tourism, Thailand’s peak season.
He added that business districts and tourist areas are operating as normal, and tourists can visit Thailand as usual. He said economic activity and tourism can continue in parallel with national security operations.
Pichet reiterated that air operations in Thailand are running normally, safely, and in line with international standards, and that the country has full capacity to handle international flights, including services from South Korea.
He said Aerothai is fully prepared to manage air traffic, with personnel, technology, and safety measures in place to support airlines and passengers, with no impact on tourist travel.
According to statistics on international flights to and from Thailand, there were 19,870 flights over the year, averaging 54 flights a day. Incheon Airport (Seoul) accounted for the largest share, averaging 45 flights a day, followed by Gimhae Airport (Busan) with an average of seven flights a day, and Daegu Airport with an average of two flights a day. - The Nation/ANN
