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Tourism Slump Triggers AOT’s Sharpest Stock Crash in Asia

Airports of Thailand (AOT) faces Asia’s worst stock drop among major airport firms in 2025. A sharp decline in Chinese tourists—sparked by kidnapping concerns—has slashed revenue and wiped out $14.2 billion in market value. With no CEO in place, shrinking duty-free sales deepen the crisis.