Don Mueang airport is planning improve its international terminal while there are no passengers, airport director Sampan Khuntranont says.
The coronavirus outbreak has forced the suspension of domestic and international flights, bringing air traffic into and out of Don Mueang airport to a complete halt.
Mr Sampan said the airport has decided to push ahead with plans to revamp the interior of the international terminal, costing 126 million baht.
The work involves three sub-projects; the 99-million-baht improvement of the air-conditioning system; a re-carpeting job priced at 18 million baht; and a nine-million-baht switch to LED lights to save energy.
Bids will be called this month to find contractors so work can begin in July and be completed by the end of the year.
Mr Sampan, however, said he was concerned the projects might not attract contractors because of a severe labour shortage. Many workers have returned home and are staying there due to lockdowns in their provinces triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Don Mueang is the country's second busiest airport, after Suvarnabhumi.
