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202304
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 10:47
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Thailand to build new airport in deep South
YALA, August 19 (TNA) - The Thai government is considering a plan to build a new airport in the country's southernmost Yala Province, with its maiden aviation services expected by 2015.
Newly-appointed Thai Tranport Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat revealed that preliminary planning and budget for the construction of the new airport has now been complete but further consideration is needed before a final decision.
Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol acknowledged there have been some unsettled details in security issues of the new Thai regional airport, to be located in Yala's Betong District.
The new Thai transport minister said that the new 1.4-billion-baht airport, with its capability to cater 150 some passengers per hour, also needs additional land acquisition. (TNA)
Newly-appointed Thai Tranport Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat revealed that preliminary planning and budget for the construction of the new airport has now been complete but further consideration is needed before a final decision.
Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol acknowledged there have been some unsettled details in security issues of the new Thai regional airport, to be located in Yala's Betong District.
The new Thai transport minister said that the new 1.4-billion-baht airport, with its capability to cater 150 some passengers per hour, also needs additional land acquisition. (TNA)
