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Travel & Leisure
Industry expects up to 15% drop in visitors as fares rise, flights canceled
A Thai Airways jetliner on the Suvarnabhumi Airport apron near Bangkok. The national carrier says it will raise fares by 10% to 15% due to surging fuel costs. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
BANGKOK — Thailand’s plan to revive its tourism sector is being stymied as the explosion in Middle Eastern tensions hinders foreign arrivals and clouds the broader travel industry.
