Phuket airport expansion to double capacity, costing 6 billion baht

Phuket International Airport is set to undergo a significant expansion, as approved by the Airports of Thailand (AoT). The project, which is currently in the design stage, is estimated to cost upwards of 6 billion baht (US$ 169,740,060). AoT’s President, Kerati Kijmanawat, highlighted the expansion as a primary agenda during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s recent visit.

The proposed expansion will focus on the international terminal building, aiming to double its passenger handling capacity to 12 million annually. This addition will complement the domestic terminal’s capacity, pushing the airport’s overall maximum passenger capacity to 18 million.

Kerati described the expansion as an urgent requirement, considering the projected surge in passenger numbers in the post-pandemic era, reported Bangkok Post.

“The project is now in the design…