AOT dumps Duangrit Bunnag Group’s Suvarnabhumi Terminal 2 design

23 Sept 03:52 Key points summarised by AI

Airports of Thailand (AOT) has officially scrapped the 329 million baht Suvarnabhumi Airport Terminal 2 design by the DBALP Consortium, citing the necessity to overhaul the project to meet user requirements.
The decision follows strong objections from 12 professional organizations, including the Association of Siamese Architects, who deemed the 40 billion baht project wasteful, pointing to the capacity offered by the high-speed train linking multiple airports.
In a separate development, the AOT board decided to split future commercial operations at Suvarnabhumi and other major airports into three distinct concession contracts: one for duty-free businesses, another for retail and commercial services, and a third for duty-free pickup counter services.
This move precedes a new auction scheduled for the end of this year, as King Power International Group's current duty-free concession at major airports is set to expire next year, attracting significant interest from various companies.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.