AOT Submits Plan to Resolve King Power Duty-Free Contract Dispute
MONDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2025
Paweena Jariyathitipong, acting president of Airports of Thailand, is set to brief the board on initial strategies to resolve the long-standing concession issue, while King Power prepares to approach lenders
King Power to Close Three Downtown Duty-Free Stores Amid Restructure
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
Thai retail giant King Power is set to shutter three of its city duty-free branches by September, offering a voluntary redundancy scheme across all operations as it adapts to challenging post-pandemic sales
AOT in Talks with King Power Over Duty-Free Contracts Amidst Revenue Concerns
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
AOT and King Power are negotiating the future of five airport duty-free contracts, with the retailer proposing reduced payments due to unforeseen external factors impacting business
AOT Eyes Overhaul of King Power Duty-Free Deals Amid 'Unfair' Claims
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025
Thailand’s airport authority is considering renegotiating or even terminating its three major duty-free contracts with King Power, following an appeal from the retail giant citing adverse global conditions
AOT to review King Power’s request to terminate duty-free deal at 3 airports
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
Airports of Thailand PLC (AOT) is preparing to establish a committee to review King Power Duty-Free’s request to terminate its concession contract at three regional airports—Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hat Yai.