Thai Prime Minister Sretta Taweesin has announced plans to upgrade the country's airports to international standards to make Thailand a regional aviation hub. The effort is being led by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Surya Juangruangkit, who is working to achieve FAA standards. This will increase the number of routes to the United States and other countries.
Suvernabhumi and Don Mueang airports are already among the best in the world, but significant improvements to their infrastructure are planned. In particular, Suvernabhumi expects the expansion and construction of a third runway, which will improve safety and quality of service for passengers.
The government's goal is to serve 170 million passengers annually by 2029. These measures are aimed at increasing tourism and business activity, which is considered key to economic growth and attracting international investment.
