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EXPLAINED: Discounts plan to boost idle betong airport - The Real Truth

Locals take photos at newly opened but still non-operating Betong Airport last Friday. (Photo: Dusida Worrachaddejchai)

Tourism businesses in Yala's Betong district are proposing discounts on hotel accommodation and food for travellers using their brand new airport, after the Nok Air service quickly died from lack of interest last week.

The idea was floated at Monday's meeting of local officials, tourism and airline  representatives. The meeting was chaired by Betong mayor Sakul Lenglakkul.

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