AOT to continue building two new airports to handle more passengers

13 Sept 12:10 Key points summarised by AI

Airports of Thailand (AOT) will invest an estimated Bt150 billion to significantly expand capacity and build two new airports, addressing the increasing volume of domestic and international passengers.
New airport projects include Lanna (Bt70bn) and Andaman (Bt80bn), each designed to accommodate 40 million passengers annually, with feasibility studies underway and land expropriation expected to begin mid-next year.
Major existing airports will see substantial upgrades: Suvarnabhumi aims for 80 million passengers by 2027 with expanded terminal space and a third runway; Don Mueang will add a third passenger terminal for 35 million passengers; and Chiang Mai and Phuket airports will also expand to handle increased international and overall passenger traffic.
AOT also plans to enhance passenger convenience by phasing out bus gates and improving luggage transport systems, alongside a commitment to sustainability with increased clean energy use and a planned 50-megawatt solar power plant.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.