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AOT board gives go-ahead for second passenger’s terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport

14 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) board officially approved the construction of a second passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport, proceeding despite earlier calls from architects and engineers to scrap the project.
AOT will engage stakeholders and the winning consortium, the Duangrit group, to finalize project details, including whether the new terminal will be a standalone structure or integrated with existing concourses.
Project design adjustments based on stakeholder input may incur substantial cost increases, potentially leading to a new bidding process if costs become too high.
Previously, engineering and architecture organizations urged the Prime Minister to cancel the 41 billion baht project, arguing it was unnecessary due to a planned rail link connecting Suvarnabhumi with Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports, providing sufficient combined passenger capacity.

20 Oct 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.