AoT to take over three more airports ‘to boost tourism’

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the ministry has resolved to shift the management of Udon Thani, Krabi and Buri Ram airports to the AoT, which can help expand their capacities and turn them into regional air transport hubs that are well-positioned to handle more tourists, reports state news agency NNT.

Udon Thani and Buri Ram airports will be handed over to the AoT on Jan 1 and Krabi airport will be transferred at a later date,MR Saksayam said.

The move follows a ministry consultation with the two airport authorities and the Treasury Department, which owns the land on which the three airports are located, he…