PM Following Up on Construction Progress at Betong Airport

[snoop1130]

 

YALA (NNT) - Betong Airport in Yala is now seeing a number of private charter flights and those paid for by public agencies, while commercial airlines have started submitting flight routes that operate into and out of the airport. Meanwhile, the prime minister has been keeping abreast of the airport’s construction progress.

 

Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has been following up on the construction of Betong International Airport, which is aimed at facilitating tourism in Yala by linking it to the rest of the country via commercial flights. The airport is already serving charter flights carrying state personnel as well as private flights.

 

So far, two commercial flight routes have been requested by airlines. These include the Hat Yai-Betong-Hat Yai and Don Mueang-Betong-Don Mueang routes. The airport is currently undergoing development to increase its capacity to accommodate people’s travels. It will serve as linkage between the various transportation options available in the area.

 

The government acknowledges Betong district’s significance within the cluster of lower Southern provinces and the construction of Betong Airport was undertaken to address the transportation limitations of Betong district, which is situated on highlands and is served by narrow and winding mountain roads. Although the district shares a border with Malaysia, flight paths of aircraft operating into and out of its airport will only require the use of Thai airspace.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-05

 

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[whaleboneman]

It may be better if the health minister looked after this project.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, whaleboneman said:

It may be better if the health minister looked after this project.

I get your drift.

[brianthainess]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Betong Airport in Yala is now seeing a number of private charter flights and those paid for by public agencies,

Just checking the escape route will be open for him and his cronies, and the VIP lounge will be finished in time. Please tell exactly what, are paid for by these Public Agencies, and just who they are. So we can rant some more  LOL.

[khunjeff]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The airport is currently undergoing development to increase its capacity to accommodate people’s travels.

That sounds an awful lot like gobbledygook, considering that this is a brand new airport that has yet to see a single commercial flight...

[Sydebolle]

Getting priorities at the PM's office right - Lesson One! 

[timmyp]

Jesus, please open this thing already... it's been going on for years like this. In two months, within the next few months, this summer, early next year, soon at the end of year... can't imagine success with the economic fallout from covid economic decisions, though

[zzaa09]

12 hours ago, whaleboneman said:

It may be better if the health minister looked after this project.

One of numerous experts that we're blessed with.

[MarcelV]

What 'construction progress'? The airport is done and ready. What else needs to be done? Just fly some darn planes there <deleted>.

[ThailandRyan]

On 1/5/2022 at 5:23 PM, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has been following up on the construction of Betong International Airport

From his computer while working from home, the Good PM flew his Military drone over the location after clearing airspace so he could watch the minions below....