THAI Airways puts six Airbus A380 aircraft on sale
While the Airbus A380 is making a comeback with various airlines, THAI Airways opts for a different route by selling its six A380s. After an invitation to potential buyers, interested parties must submit their offer and a down payment. This decision follows financial challenges and strategic considerations by the airline to streamline their fleet.
The Thai government has confirmed that construction of the 290 billion baht (8,82 billion US dollar) U-Tapao aviation complex will start early this year.
I live in Pattaya and want to fly to Ubon Ratchathani? I know it can be done from Don Muang, done it once before, but that's such a pox end away. So if it can be closer please!
The development of Eastern Economic Corridor – EEC (video)
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is in full development. This video follows two important projects, the construction of a High-Speed Rail connecting 3 airports and the development of the U-Tapao airport in Rayong province.
U-Tapao and the end of the Vietnam War
The long Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975 with the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam. No one had expected that the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong could conquer the country so quickly and, moreover, no one had any idea of the consequences and consequences.
Reader question: Is U-Ttapao Airport near Pattaya open?
Is U-Tapao Airport open? We would like to go to Pattaya March 30 for 1 week. An alternative is to fly to Suvarnabhumi with Thai Smile and take the Bell Travel bus there, but do they run from the airport to Pattaya?
The Department of Highways has opened Highway 7 (Pattaya – Maptaphut). Until September you can test drive, no toll has to be paid.
Progress of the Eastern Economic Corridor project
The board of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has approved the draft plans of the BBS Joint Venture Group in the field of energy and water management. They came out on top with this concept for the development of the U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International Airport project.
Opening of U-Tapao Airport
Ten years after the initial announcement of the construction of a second passenger terminal at U-Tapao International Airport, it opened on December 4, 2019. This has increased the airport's capacity by more than three times.
HSL airport is now really coming
On October 25, a consortium led by the Charoen Pokphand group (CP) will sign the contract for the construction of the airport high-speed rail line, a source at the Ministry of Transport said. this line will connect three major airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang and U-Tapao.
HSL project built with Thai entrepreneur money
The Thai government said that the US$6,8 billion HSL project will be financed by the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other entrepreneurs. This HSL project will connect Thailand's three major airports. This statement is further supported by stakeholders from the East Economic Corridor (EEC).
Cabinet agrees to construction of HSL airport
The cabinet in Thailand has approved the draft contract for the construction of the high-speed rail link (HSL) between Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports.
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'U-tapao near Pattaya will be as big as Suvarnabhumi'
At least if all plans go ahead. The ambition is there, because U-tapao must become an international aviation hub in Southeast Asia, with a capacity of 66 million passengers per year, equal to Suvarnabhumi.
Airport U-tapao airport under development
The Navy last week began tendering for the expansion of U-tapao airport and Eastern Aviation City development projects.
The government has confirmed plans to award an aircraft maintenance center in the country to French investors, who have expressed interest in Thailand's aviation sector.
Biggest plans for East Thailand
One of the hotspots the government is focusing on is industrial development in eastern Thailand. Many industries and investors are interested in this developing area. U-Tapao will play a crucial role in this and will be further developed as “Eastern Airport City”.
Yesterday, 200 representatives from private companies and government officials gathered to discuss the development plans for U-Tapao Airport. U-Tapao is to be developed into a fully commercial airport (originally a military airport), for which a budget of XNUMX billion baht is available. The airport is seen as a future hub for aviation in Asean. The program of requirements will be announced in a month's time.
Green light for high-speed line Bangkok – Pattaya
The Thai cabinet yesterday approved the construction of the high-speed railway from Bangkok to Pattaya. The connection links three airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao.
Minister: HSL between airports Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao will definitely be there!
Transport minister Arkhom is certain: the planned HSL between Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports will come, even if a new government takes office that thinks otherwise.
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