On June 7, 2019, reporter has stated that the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has revealed that after considering the bidding proposal for three duty-free concessions in Phuket Airport, Hat Yai Airport and Chiang Mai Airport, King Power Duty Free Company Limited has acquired the highest score, thus, making it the operator of duty-free concession in three of Thailand’s airports.
Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand) Public Company Limited (ROH) is the runner-up in the bidding while the Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited (BA) and Lotte Consortium is the third runner-up.