Passengers at Don Mueang airport may soon need to watch their step, quite literally, as concerns grow over poorly maintained flooring, adding to the mounting list of infrastructure worries at one of Bangkok’s busiest gateways.
This veteran airport, long a hub for low-cost carriers, handles tens of thousands of travellers each day. It has earned a reputation for efficiency and convenience, yet its age is beginning to show in more ways than one.
While authorities push ahead with ambitious expansion plans, signs of wear and tear are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore - and not just by those who enjoy people-watching while waiting for a flight. (continues below)