First charter flight lands at Thailand's Betong Airport
Betong Airport in Thailand's Yala province has welcomed its first charter flight, spurring optimism for both the public and private sectors that the local economy could rebound rapidly.
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Betong Airport in Thailand's Yala province has welcomed its
first charter flight, spurring optimism for both the
public and private sectors that the local economy could rebound rapidly.
On January 29, a special charter flight carrying 78 passengers arrived at Betong Airport from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, the first ever to the province. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) recently authorised a license and certification allowing commercial flights to and from the airport.
Seksakol Attawong, an assistant to Thai prime minister's office and a passenger on the aircraft, said the Ministry of Transport is currently discussing terms with commercial airlines. Betong Airport is scheduled to fully open to the general public and tourists in February.
Construction began in 2016 with a budget of 1.9 billion baht. The airport had been scheduled to open in 2019, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Betong Airport is expected to increase tourism in the province, with the Betong Tourism Association forecasting the number of visitors to rise from 200,000 to 400,000-500,000 as a result of easier access between the province and the rest of the country./.
On January 29, a special charter flight carrying 78 passengers arrived at Betong Airport from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, the first ever to the province. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) recently authorised a license and certification allowing commercial flights to and from the airport.
Seksakol Attawong, an assistant to Thai prime minister's office and a passenger on the aircraft, said the Ministry of Transport is currently discussing terms with commercial airlines. Betong Airport is scheduled to fully open to the general public and tourists in February.
Construction began in 2016 with a budget of 1.9 billion baht. The airport had been scheduled to open in 2019, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Betong Airport is expected to increase tourism in the province, with the Betong Tourism Association forecasting the number of visitors to rise from 200,000 to 400,000-500,000 as a result of easier access between the province and the rest of the country./.
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