Royal Thai Air Force relinquishes Kantarat golf course for public projects

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A recent decision by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) opened up new prospects for public project development. The RTAF consented to relinquish its Kantarat Golf Course, situated between the runways of Don Mueang Airport, for state project development, as revealed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

In a social media post, the prime minister expressed gratitude towards the RTAFforce’s initiative towards the public interest. According to PM Srettha, he had a fruitful discussion with ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul, the air force’s commander-in-chief, concluding with several promising updates for the public.

 

The 61 year old Thai PM detailed a collaborative plan between multiple parties and the RTAF to transition the ownership of the Kantarat Golf Course, colloquially known as Sanam Ngu (field full of snakes), from the RTAF to the government. This move aims to utilise the land for public welfare.

 

Punpakdee offered to transfer the golf course in light of the government’s aviation upgrade plan, intending to expand Don Mueang Airport. The golf course’s unique position between the airport runways makes it a strategic asset, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

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[bokningar]

No chance it will later be sold for quite BIG money and make someone rich.

No that won't happen in Thailand

[DPKANKAN]

Noisiest golf course in the world ffs!! anyway. 555555

[tomazbodner]

Shopping mall or condo?

[Thailand]

I think the military still have about 100 plus courses around the country so getting in a round will not be a problem!

[TigerandDog]

1 hour ago, DPKANKAN said:

Noisiest golf course in the world ffs!! anyway. 555555

Surprisingly it's not that noisy. I've played there a few times and the aircraft noise from take offs and landings was nowhere near as loud as I had anticipated. In fact it was at quite an acceptable level.

[Scott Tracy]

It'll be interesting to see what the CAAT has to say about it when the RTAF no longer protects it as a military facility and it come under civilian control.

[john donson]

why does the airforce, army, navy, sponsored with tax payers money, own so many places for their own pleasure and profits...