Private companies investing in Cambodia believe "Seththa" will visit Cambodia to strengthen relations. Promote business opportunities Cambodia receives visa-free benefits for flying through Cambodian airspace.
Mr. Teerachai Phongpanangam, President of Samart Aviation Solutions Public Company Limited, the sole provider of complete air traffic control management services throughout Cambodia's airspace. Referring to the case of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, preparing to visit Cambodia. Be the first country in ASEAN on September 28th after accepting the position of the new Prime Minister of Thailand. It is believed that it will be beneficial to international relations. and trade and investment opportunities including aviation business opportunities Meanwhile, Cambodia has just had an election. Therefore, the government has a policy to promote building good relationships with other countries as well, including driving Cambodia's economy in the future.
for aviation business opportunities Cambodia and Thailand have a fair number of flights between each other. There are both Thai airlines and Cambodian airlines. If we go back to the pre-Covid situation, there were almost 20 flights to Bangkok and Phnom Penh, but when the Covid situation arose, the number of flights was reduced somewhat. I believe that after this there is a chance to return to the same point.
As for the visa-free measure for Chinese tourists to enter Thailand, from 25 September 2023 until 29 February 2024, it is considered that it will help promote Cambodia's aviation business because flights from China must fly through Cambodian airspace before arriving in Thailand. Meanwhile, tourists who visit Thailand have the opportunity to visit surrounding neighboring countries. Including Cambodia. As a result, Cambodia's tourism business is likely to benefit as well starting in the 4th quarter of this year and continuing into next year. This is also the high season of Cambodia's tourist season
Source: Thai News Agency