Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has actually presented Thailand Vision, promising to raise Thailand as an essential air travel center in the Asia-Pacific area.
Prime Minister Srettha exposed strategies to raise Thailand’s airports, intending to bring back Suvarnabhumi Airport’s status as a leading 20 worldwide airport within 5 years. Cooperation with Airports of Thailand Public Business Limited (AOT), handling 6 crucial airports, has actually been protected to attain these objectives.
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s growth strategy intends to manage 150 million guests annual by 2030. SAT-1 terminal, at first for 45 million guests, now serves 60 million guests yearly. The 3rd runway, opening in 2024, will manage 60 flights per hour, later on increasing to 90. Future strategies consist of broadening terminals and including a brand-new one to accommodate 90 million more guests. A 4th runway is likewise in the works to manage approximately 120 flights per hour.
The federal government prepares to change Don Mueang Airport into a point-to-point design, increasing capability from 30 million to 50 million guests yearly by 2030. This includes remodeling existing terminals and broadening Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for domestic guests, accommodating approximately 27 million guests annual.
The federal government prepares to build Andaman Airport as a 2nd airport to serve travelers going to Phuket and neighboring locations. Phuket International Airport will likewise go through growth to accommodate a predicted boost in yearly guests to 18 million by 2030.
The federal government intends to establish the upkeep market into a center for both industrial and personal airplane. It will develop a temperature-controlled freight storage facility system (Cold Chain) to disperse items to over 280 million individuals in Thailand and nearby nations. Partnership with airline companies, tourist companies, and hotels will be reinforced to jointly establish the Thai air travel sector, enhancing flight schedules, airplane types, and traveler services. Sustainability steps consist of embracing Sustainable Air travel Fuel (SAF) and supporting domestic production, along with promoting eco-friendly product packaging. This effort will not just produce financial chances however likewise enhance the lifestyle and drive sustainable financial development in Thailand. ( NNT)
