The Department of Airports will add tourist service centres at its 29 provincial airports to boost travel by providing tour packages, accommodation bookings and others services visitors might need.
Darun Sangchai, director-general of the department, said on Tuesday that his department, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, would develop the "tourist airports" to provide visitors with convenient services, boost tourism, and promote local economies.
According to him, the tourist airports will have booths of services including discounted tour packages, rental cars, accommodations, and Wi-Fi, as well as shops of souvenirs and local products.
"Holidaymakers can arrive at such airports without having to plan their trips in advance because relevant services will be available there," Mr Darun said.
The project would begin at the airports of Buri Ram, Nan, and Ranong provinces thanks to their potential and local tourist attractions, Mr Darun said. Later, it can expand to 26 other provincial airports.
Apart from increasing the number of tourists in regions, the project should encourage airlines to introduce more domestic routes and flights to provincial airports, he said.
