Prime Minister Announces Feasibility Study for Samui Airport Expansion to Welcome Larger Aircraft and More Visitors
A feasibility study is being conducted to expand Samui airport in Thailand to accommodate larger aircraft and more passengers.
The current runway, which is 2.1 kilometers long and 45 meters wide, can only support small aircraft like the Airbus A319.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, and Deputy Agriculture Minister Chaiya Promma recently visited the airport to discuss the project during an official government trip to Koh Samui and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The text discusses the expansion plans for Koh Samui Airport in Thailand.
The airport currently has a capacity of 6 million passengers annually, but with increasing numbers of tourists, a feasibility study for expansion is underway, expected to be completed by the beginning of next year.
The airport owner, Bangkok Airways, is acquiring more land to accommodate larger aircraft like the Airbus 320.
Local authorities have been instructed to develop public utility plans to support the growing number of visitors after the expansion.
Mr. Srettha, who was mentioned in the text, expressed optimism about the benefits for local residents.
Ms. Sudawan, the Tourism and Sports Minister, met with the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association and local business operators to boost tourism on the island.
The government aims to make Koh Samui a top destination for foreign visitors to increase income for locals.
The ministry is collaborating with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the island through gastronomy and local culture.
The association suggested partnering with the Labour Ministry for job training in the hospitality industry.
Ms. Sudawan also mentioned the potential success of the cruise terminal project, which could lead to an increase in high-end visitors from Singapore to Hong Kong.
Between January and April 7, approximately 100 cruise ships visited Thailand, bringing a total of 214,097 passengers and 92,745 crew members.
The top five nationalities of visitors were from the United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Germany, and Singapore.
The proposal for a new cruise terminal is nearing completion and is expected to be presented at a cabinet meeting for approval by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, and Deputy Agriculture Minister Chaiya Promma recently visited the airport to discuss the project during an official government trip to Koh Samui and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The text discusses the expansion plans for Koh Samui Airport in Thailand.
The airport currently has a capacity of 6 million passengers annually, but with increasing numbers of tourists, a feasibility study for expansion is underway, expected to be completed by the beginning of next year.
The airport owner, Bangkok Airways, is acquiring more land to accommodate larger aircraft like the Airbus 320.
Local authorities have been instructed to develop public utility plans to support the growing number of visitors after the expansion.
Mr. Srettha, who was mentioned in the text, expressed optimism about the benefits for local residents.
Ms. Sudawan, the Tourism and Sports Minister, met with the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association and local business operators to boost tourism on the island.
The government aims to make Koh Samui a top destination for foreign visitors to increase income for locals.
The ministry is collaborating with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote the island through gastronomy and local culture.
The association suggested partnering with the Labour Ministry for job training in the hospitality industry.
Ms. Sudawan also mentioned the potential success of the cruise terminal project, which could lead to an increase in high-end visitors from Singapore to Hong Kong.
Between January and April 7, approximately 100 cruise ships visited Thailand, bringing a total of 214,097 passengers and 92,745 crew members.
The top five nationalities of visitors were from the United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Germany, and Singapore.
The proposal for a new cruise terminal is nearing completion and is expected to be presented at a cabinet meeting for approval by the end of the year.
