Boosting Thailand’s tourism industry, Bangkok Airways has expressed keen interest in investing in the proposed airport in Phangnga if the government chooses to shift from a public scheme to a collaborative public-private partnership. The fresh investment is seen as a strategic move, as the new airport holds immense potential to become Thailand’s next tourist hotspot.
The Thai government’s contemplation over the construction of a new airport at Phangnga stems from the need to alleviate the overcrowding at Phuket airport. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Bangkok Airways’ president, sees this potential project as a lucrative opportunity which could open up a new passage for airlines transporting passengers to southern Thailand.
According to Puttipong, expanding the runway at Phuket airport is not currently feasible, making the construction of a…
