webfact Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 The new chairman of Airports of Thailand (AoT), Police General Visanu Prasattongosoth, announced an ambitious plan to elevate Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the top 50 global airports within two years. The strategy, revealed yesterday, January 18, is part of AoT’s broader initiative to upgrade and increase the capacities of six airports under its jurisdiction, in response to the anticipated global resurgence of air travel in the post-Covid-19 era. The airports slated for improvement include Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Mae Fah Luang. The enhancements aim to accommodate a higher influx of international arrivals by bolstering airport personnel numbers and facilities, Pol. Gen. Visanu said. “AoT is focused on establishing Thailand as a regional air travel hub and propelling Suvarnabhumi airport into the world’s top 50.” Currently, the airport ranks 77th in the Skytrax World Airport Awards, a drop from its 68th rank in the preceding year. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Aleliro. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 What this general has to do to really learn first hand what needs to be improved is to travel incognito, no entourage, buy his own ticket, get to airport by taxi and do all the procedures everyone ells is doing and than see for himself what need to be done... 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeman Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Executive team at Singapore airport's Friday morning catch-up meeting: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bokningar Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 All leaders of the best airports in the world are now shaking of fear. No wait, they are shaking uncontrollably from laughing. 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emdog Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 As many can attest, Police Generals have extensive training in managing airports and transportation hubs 3 1 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted January 19 Popular Post Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Emdog said: As many can attest, Police Generals have extensive training in managing airports and transportation hubs Same-same for the Minister of Education https://www.bic.moe.go.th/images/stories/pdf/ENG-MIN-CV_PERMPOON_V3.pdf 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, webfact said: The new chairman of Airports of Thailand (AoT), Police General Visanu Prasattongosoth, Speaks volumes... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 4 hours ago, webfact said: The new chairman of Airports of Thailand (AoT), Police General Visanu Prasattongosoth All the golf courses were taken already, now he can create some real damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 One wonders what the strategy is? Or if there is any sort of strategy? Hope is not a strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) " Why do you want to go into the police son, is it because you want to solve crimes and enforce the law " ? " No Dad , I fancy being in charge of running the country's airports " Edited January 19 by kinyara Amend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 will they use the army top to fly for free everyday so TAT can boost the numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 hours ago, webfact said: The new chairman of Airports of Thailand (AoT), Police General Visanu Prasattongosoth, announced an ambitious plan to elevate Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the top 50 global airports within two years. The strategy, revealed yesterday, January 18, is part of AoT’s broader initiative to upgrade and increase the capacities of six airports under its jurisdiction, in response to the anticipated global resurgence of air travel in the post-Covid-19 era. The airports slated for improvement include Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Mae Fah Luang. The enhancements aim to accommodate a higher influx of international arrivals by bolstering airport personnel numbers and facilities, Pol. Gen. Visanu said. “AoT is focused on establishing Thailand as a regional air travel hub and propelling Suvarnabhumi airport into the world’s top 50.” Currently, the airport ranks 77th in the Skytrax World Airport Awards, a drop from its 68th rank in the preceding year. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Aleliro. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe They'll probably do this without increasing Immigration desks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Well, how interesting, that the Chairman of the Airport Authority of Thailand is a Police General - what a career. His uncle happens to be Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, who owns Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Air Catering, the airport of Koh Samui and the Bangkok hospital chains throughout Thailand. Maybe the Chairman, as a Police General, might have a word with the immigration to rid the system of the tremendous bureaucracy which seriously slows down the handling of travelers, results in long unnecessary queues and might be guided by immigration systems already in use in Malaysia or Singapore (latter for 20+ years already). Otherwise he will not go into history of propelling Swampy airport into the Global 50s league - for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) I've often thought that Thailand would be better off if.... --the police generals were left to run the airports.... --and the aviation professionals were left to run the Royal Thai Police! Edited January 19 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 'Police general takes flight' - I wonder how many readers thought this thread was about another cop absconding to Dubai with his illicit swag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 "The new chairman of Airports of Thailand (AoT), Police General Visanu Prasattongosoth," This seems a very strange appointment for a policeman. I would expect a person from a very successful commercial career. to be appointed to a senior position of this nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 15 hours ago, Sydebolle said: Well, how interesting, that the Chairman of the Airport Authority of Thailand is a Police General - what a career. His uncle happens to be Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, who owns Bangkok Airways, Bangkok Air Catering, the airport of Koh Samui and the Bangkok hospital chains throughout Thailand. Maybe the Chairman, as a Police General, might have a word with the immigration to rid the system of the tremendous bureaucracy which seriously slows down the handling of travelers, results in long unnecessary queues and might be guided by immigration systems already in use in Malaysia or Singapore (latter for 20+ years already). Otherwise he will not go into history of propelling Swampy airport into the Global 50s league - for sure! If this is true I understand the appointment ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 On 1/19/2024 at 12:49 PM, ezzra said: What this general has to do to really learn first hand is that Police isn't Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, fondue zoo said: is that Police isn't Airport. Read the topic again...My post was about a police general who's going to be the chairman of all Thai airports and how he's planning to improve them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 This was announced three days ago 10 minutes ago, ezzra said: Read the topic again...My post was about a police general who's going to be the chairman of all Thai airports and how he's planning to improve them... Oh I wasn't poking fun at your post, I was just making light of the fact that police generals here are multipurpose, experts in all fields of industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Maybe, just maybe, he has a plan, a cunning and can arrange a very cunning stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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