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Bangkok airports target 120m 'by 2029'

The Transport Ministry expects Bangkok's two main airports to handle around 120 million passengers annually by 2029 as it accelerates efforts to make the country a regional aviation hub.

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EV journey at a crossroads

Thailand is accelerating its transition towards cleaner transport, with commercial electric vehicles (EVs) emerging as a centrepiece of the country's sustainability drive.

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Thai aviation faces tougher quarters

Thai airlines, which reported mixed financial results in the first three months of 2026, will remain under pressure in the second and third quarters from the oil price spike as the uptick in airfares and fuel surcharges are insufficient to cover the surge in costs.

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AirAsia chief slams tax hike for international flyers

The founder of AirAsia has strongly criticised Airports of Thailand's (AoT) passenger service charge (PSC) hike, slamming the inappropriate timing during the Middle East war and suggesting varying rates for different airports.

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Airports of Thailand wants 53% increase in passenger service charge

Airports of Thailand (AOT) plans to raise its passenger service charge on outbound international flights at six main airports by 53%, and believes it will not affect passenger numbers.

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Thai airport tax to rise more than 50% for international flights

The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge for outbound passengers on international flights.

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Revised Suvarnabhumi plan targets 120m passengers a year

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has revised its Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, aiming to accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year.

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Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up

The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.

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King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at Thai airports

King Power is seeking to end the contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports.

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Biometrics to speed up services at airports

Airports of Thailand (AoT) will improve its biometric identification systems to speed up service times at the airport.

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Facial recognition for all flight passengers starts December

Facial recognition services at six major airports will be expanded to include passengers on international flights starting Dec 1, according to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT).

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Compensation planned for buildings affected by new Suvarnabhumi runway

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is planning to issue compensation to owners of houses and other buildings to be impacted by the opening of a new runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport planned for early next year.

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Bus routes to link airports

State-run bus operator Transport Co will launch bus services to three major airports run by Airports of Thailand (AoT) to allow easier travel to destinations in other provinces.

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Airports can sell alcohol on Buddhist holy days

All six main international airports will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages on five major Buddhist holy days to boost spending by travellers and promote tourism.

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Passenger service charges rise at airports

Airports of Thailand Plc has raised its passenger service charges at six main airports for departing passengers on both domestic and international flights.

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Grab taxi service comes to Suvarnabhumi

Airports of Thailand (AoT) has introduced Grab taxi services at Suvarnabhumi airport to give passengers more choices to get to and from their destinations.

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TEST YOURSELF: Changes coming to airports

Problems remain at Bangkok's airports, but passenger charges are increasing.

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Airports authority wants Suvarnabhumi in world's top 50

Airports of Thailand (AOT) aims to push Suvarnabhumi airport to rank among the world's 50 best airports within the next two years.

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Chiang Mai airport's new hours met with protests

Residents are protesting a plan to extend Chiang Mai International Airport's operating hours, saying many have yet to be compensated for damage caused by flights taking off and landing at the airport over the past five years.

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Arts group threatens to pull the plug

Creative NZ will be asked to reconsider its funding of Arts on Tour, which says it can’t keep taking shows to small centres on its present budget.

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Don Mueang set to build third terminal

Airports of Thailand (AoT) has announced it will build a third passenger terminal at Don Mueang International Airport to increase capacity to handle up to 50 million passengers a year in 2029.

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‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident

Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has concluded that a collapsed plate on a moving walkway caused a woman to fall and her leg to be severed at Don Mueang airport last month.

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Phangnga airport 'needed'

The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phangnga Airport.

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Make Thailand safer

After a woman had her left leg mangled by one of Don Mueang Airport’s moving walkways on June 29, many travellers have been cautious about using such conveyors.

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New Suvarnabhumi terminal to open September

The Airports of Thailand (AoT) will open the new passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport in September.

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