Betong airport in the southernmost province of Yala is expected to fully open next month after the first charter flight landed on Saturday to promote tourism for this southernmost district, Seksakol Attawong, an aide to the prime minister, said.
Mr Seksakol, one of an initial 78 passengers, said Betong businessmen on the flight were delighted that the airport has now received a licence and certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) that will allow commercial flights to operate in and out of the airport.
