Plans for new Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang terminals to go ahead
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is pressing ahead with plans to boost passenger and flight-handling capacity at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, despite the impact from the Covid-19 outbreak, said Anake Teeraviwatchai, AOT’s senior executive vice president.
The state enterprise is studying several projects, including construction of a new terminal for Suvarnabhumi Airport at a cost of Bt42 billion. The Bt42-billion expansion project is currently being considered by the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Also in the pipeline is Phase 3 development of Don Mueang Airport. However, the design of the passenger terminal might have to be adjusted to conform with the new social distancing protocol.
The Phase 3 upgrade will cost Bt34.3 billion, which covers the construction of a third passenger terminal. The project also covers upgrades for passenger terminal 1 and cargo terminals 1 and 2.
