webfact Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 By Subhabhong Rarueysong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Transport Ministry has revealed that 3 airports, currently run by the Department of Airports (DoA), will soon come under the control of Airports of Thailand (AoT) to help drive tourism growth. 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. He said Udon Thani and Buri Ram airports will be handed over to the AoT on January 1st and Krabi airport will be transferred at a later date. 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. Mr. Saksayam said the AoT is studying how to compensate the DoA for losing the right to manage the three airports, which have generated a steady income for the department. One way could be to pay a lump sum to the department, based on projected revenue the AoT would earn from the three airports over the duration of the 30-year leases. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-09-16 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted September 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thank the lord there aint a monopoly! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homburg Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 17 hours ago, JoePai said: Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? Money, money, money.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s Transport Ministry has revealed that 3 airports, currently run by the Department of Airports (DoA), will soon come under the control of Airports of Thailand (AoT) to help drive tourism growth. Musical chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, JoePai said: Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? Kick backs in the compensation payments to DoA I should think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darkside Gray Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2021 Im just a little confused, how will this boost tourism? 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just now, Darkside Gray said: Im just a little confused, how will this boost tourism? More airports with non-stop flights from China cities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, webfact said: Mr. Saksayam said the AoT is studying how to compensate the DoA for losing the right to manage the three airports, which have generated a steady income for the department. So they're transferring the management of public properties from a government department to a for-profit publicly listed company first, and then figuring out how the government will be compensated. Seems backwards to me, but what do I know? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunjeff Posted September 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, JoePai said: Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? Given who is involved, I'm thinking that Buriram is the actual focus of this scheme and that Udon was just tossed in to make that less obvious. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 19 hours ago, JoePai said: Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? The main target is Buriram, a province run by the older brother of the minister. The other two are have to hide that fact? Aot has plenty of retired generals on their payroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 At this time don't worry about ownership, worry about lack of use and concentrate on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 22 hours ago, JoePai said: why change? To establish "King Power" outlets??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Why will this change in management increase tourism? AOT's duty free are a disgrace with some of the highest prices I have ever seen because they have a monopoly. Lets put all airports out to tender and take the most competitive bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 23 hours ago, JoePai said: Udon Thani's airport works well as it is now - why change? Because the gravy is flowing the wrong way........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 5 hours ago, khunjeff said: Given who is involved, I'm thinking that Buriram is the actual focus of this scheme and that Udon was just tossed in to make that less obvious. That particular mafia is still being rewarded for switching sides, stabbing Thaksin in the back and remaining loyal. The transport ministry is one of the most lucrative ministries there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Suspicious. They do things like this in USA too. Or they try. Make them take many unprofitable airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 12 hours ago, SomchaiCNX said: The main target is Buriram, a province run by the older brother of the minister. The other two are have to hide that fact? Aot has plenty of retired generals on their payroll. Shouldn't be surprising, as it's well known that the military [et al] controlled expansion have their corrupt hands into numerous private and state enterprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Darkside Gray said: Im just a little confused, how will this boost tourism? Boost the pockets of those involden it should read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, Darkside Gray said: Im just a little confused, how will this boost tourism? Those who profit will have more money to tour Europe and other exotic destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 8:19 AM, khunjeff said: Given who is involved, I'm thinking that Buriram is the actual focus of this scheme and that Udon was just tossed in to make that less obvious. Me thinks that this airport has a lot of potential . It will / can serve as a hub for inter provincial travel and bring to an end of having to travel to Bangkok to visit other provinces in Thailand . It will almost certainly become an international airport with weekly connections to the middle east and will involve Emirates who were involved on a feasibility study for a new airport near to Surin which was cancelled when a certain gentleman from Buriram intervened . I for one will welcome the changes and expansion to an international airport . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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