[7] However, the future bookings for route was cancelled two days later by the airline, citing the low passenger demand for the destination.

Following the conclusion of the second phase on 28 October, Nok Air decided not to renew the route due to the high operational cost to Betong.

Despite achieving about 90% passenger load factor, the airline was encountered with financial obstacle and losses for the route, especially due to the high aviation fuel expenditure.

The Tourism Association in Betong has been in discussion with Bangkok Airways on the strong possibility to link the two areas in southern Thailand.

As the town's name derived from the Malay word Betong — a species of Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper), also known as Phai Tong in the Thai language.

Strong elements of the flora is being extensively incorporated in the airport, being inspired from the name and the local bamboo forest.

The mountainous landscape of Betong is also visible in its architecture, with marble floorings symbolizes the native terrain surrounding the town.