Bangkok (VNA) - The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has approved an increase in the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for international departures at six airports under Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), according to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
The charge will rise from 730 THB (23 USD) per person to 1,120 THB per person, effective from early 2026.
Following a CAAT meeting on December 3, it is expected that AOT will take some time to gather data and consult with CAAT before presenting the proposal for approval. Once endorsed, the new charge will come into effect four months later, meaning passengers departing Thailand in early 2026 will pay an additional 390 THB.
AOT estimates that, with an average of 35 million passengers passing through its six airports annually, the increase in the PSC will generate around 10 billion THB in additional revenue per year. This additional income will be invested in improving airport services, particularly expanding Suvarnabhumi Airport's capacity with the construction of a new South Passenger Terminal.
The six airports under AOT's management are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), Phuket International Airport (HKT), and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)./.
