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Bangkok-Chiang Mai airfares soar above $900 during Yi Peng festival, minister blames travel agents

BANGKOK – Airfares between Bangkok and Chiang Mai have surged to more than THB 33,000 ($977) during the Yi Peng lantern festival, prompting Thailand’s deputy transport minister to blame online travel agencies for inflated prices and advise passengers to book directly with airlines. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, deputy transport minister, said on Thursday (12 November) that low-cost […] The post…

Bangkok-Chiang Mai airfares soar above $900 during Yi Peng festival, minister blames travel agents

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