The Betong District Tourist Association has actually revealed a strategy to propose a growth of the Betong International Airport’s runway to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin throughout his check out to the district today.
The association’s deputy president, Narin Ruangwongsa, revealed the strategy, which intends to extend the runway from 1.8 kilometers to 2.5 kilometers. This growth would allow the airport to accommodate bigger airplane, possibly increasing the variety of visitors to the location by making travel more inexpensive.
Srettha, together with Cabinet members, consisting of Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Transportation Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Tourist Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, and Culture Minister Sermsak Phongpanich, will be focusing efforts on boosting tourist in the deep South area, that includes the provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
In 2015, Yala province brought in over 1.6 million visitors to the Betong district alone, producing considerable income. The proposed runway extension belongs to a more comprehensive strategy to increase tourist by promoting the district’s archaeological sites, multiculturalism, and natural appeal. The strategy likewise includes arranging activities, such as “Betong Path Running” and “Ecotourism Path Biking,” in addition to highlighting Thai-Muslim cultural celebrations and other regional events. ( NNT)
