Koh Samui could be about to get a second airport to rival the existing privately run airport already there.

The Thai Transport Ministry plans to build a state run airport to help increase tourist numbers and end the monopoly on the island.

The existing airport cannot be expanded due its close proximity to residential areas and an increase in tourist numbers is putting a strain on the airport according to Homes Go Fast.

A second airport on the island would provide a boost to the property market claims Nick Marr, director of international real estate portal HomesGoFast.com.

“A new airport on Koh Samui would certainly provide a boost to the local property market. Making it easier to reach the island would attract foreign buyers looking for a sound overseas investment” he said.

Samui airport is owned and operated by Bangkok Airways and adheres to strict rules about the number of flights to restrict noise pollution.

http://www.property-report.com/koh-samui-set-to-get-a-second-airport-20736

Here we go again.

Here we go again.

No, no, no, no no...... this time it says that the Ministry is actually planning it!

Which half-wits write these articles?

The web site quoted has the grand total of 7 listings for Samui, 4 of which haven't been built yet.

Details mate details....gator is busy sourcing the land etc....

We already have this topic running here:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/548712-new-airport-at-samui/

What do you want to do, can't have both creates confusion with searches.

You'll have to close one of them. You can give Boater a slap as well....haha...just for being greedy.

As I said we already have this topic running.Now get ready for a slap, ok on the wrist will do.

Topic running here:

http://www.thaivisa....rport-at-samui/