Airport planners should look to Shanghai

The old airport, Hong Qiao, was closed and a super new airport built far from the city. Soon this was full and the old airport was resurrected, first for freight, then for low-cost airlines and finally it became a full-service airport for domestic and short-haul international flights. Then they thoughtfully made Hong Qiao a transport hub. Not one but two subway lines serve the airport. The high-speed train station is next door and a city bus terminal is incorporated into the complex. At the very least the planners should consider extending the subway line to Don Mueang to allow easy access to the city.

Michael Moreton

Hua Hin