The Airports of Thailand PLC are rushing ahead with their expansion plans for Suvarnabhumi Airport, to accommodate more passengers. They are expecting the visitor count to exceed 60 million in 5 years’ time.
This construction acceleration has been widely criticised, but the AoT insists the increased size is much needed to accommodate the growing number of tourists to the Kingdom.
AoT President Anirut Thanomkulbutr has revealed that the first phase of the national airport has the capacity to hold 45 million passengers per year. However, the total passenger count in 2011 has already exceeded this and is expected to reach 51 million this year.
The second phase of Suvarnabhumi Airport, worth 62.5 billion baht, is scheduled to be completed by 2017.
Meanwhile, the AoT has recently signed a contract with EPM Consortium who will be in charge of the management of the Suvarnabhumi Airport’s second phase during 2012-2018.
Let's hope this means a much improved airport for all visitors to Thailand.
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