The Latest Breaking News from AOT

Thailand expands air links with Vietnam and UAE

Airports of Thailand (AoT) is expanding international air links through new partnerships with Vietnam Airlines and flydubai as it seeks to strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub while boosting tourism, trade and investment.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16

Drug agencies, AoT to meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent meeting of anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AoT) on Friday after the arrest of a Thai Airways International flight attendant in Australia on allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin into the country.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Bangkok airports target 120m 'by 2029'

The Transport Ministry expects Bangkok's two main airports to handle around 120 million passengers annually by 2029 as it accelerates efforts to make the country a regional aviation hub.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16

Thai airport tax to rise more than 50% for international flights

The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge for outbound passengers on international flights.

Bangkok Post · Dec 4, 2025

Revised Suvarnabhumi plan targets 120m passengers a year

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has revised its Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, aiming to accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2025

Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up

The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2025

King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at Thai airports

King Power is seeking to end the contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2025

Biometrics to speed up services at airports

Airports of Thailand (AoT) will improve its biometric identification systems to speed up service times at the airport.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2025

Facial recognition for all flight passengers starts December

Facial recognition services at six major airports will be expanded to include passengers on international flights starting Dec 1, according to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT).

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2024

Compensation planned for buildings affected by new Suvarnabhumi runway

Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is planning to issue compensation to owners of houses and other buildings to be impacted by the opening of a new runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport planned for early next year.

Bangkok Post · Nov 26, 2024