PUBLISHED: 17 Dec 2024 at 13: 14
Instead of using a picture of comparable historical structures found in Phuket, Phuket International Airport explained why it chose a picture of a heritage building in Singapore as its promotional image.
The carrier’s promotion of Phuket drew a lot of negative social media attention because it used a picture of one of Singapore’s most famous and vibrant Peranakan homes. Citizens questioned why Phuket’s aircraft didn’t apply a photo taken there.  ,
The issue was brought up on Monday by the Facebook page E Jeejum Phuket ( Phoenix ), which posted a photo of a portion of the airport wallpaper and a message warning that using a picture of another country was unethical.
The blog drew some feedback. Fired up citizens questioned whether the airport also understood that the photo was no Phuket-related. According to one comment from an established account at Airports of Thailand, the airports may notify the airport management that they had acknowledged the problem.
In reaction, the aircraft ‘s , Facebook page immediately carried a statement explaining the use of the image of the houses in Singapore.
The aircraft administration claimed that Phuket’s sino-portuguese buildings, which were constructed in Singapore, were intended to imply that tourists may also encounter this style of architecture.
It was only a part of the wall mural, which also had photographs of the area, it explained.  ,
” We apologise for causing any distress or mistake. The aircraft management said,” We will continue with fixing it.”  ,
A part of the aircraft painting showing pictures of Phuket’s attracions. ( Photo: Phuket International Airport )