News Forum - PM Prayut to board first official flight to Yala’s new airport, chair opening ceremony

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PM Prayut Chan-o-cha will be onboard the first flight to the new Betong Airport in the southern province Yala to preside over the opening ceremony on Monday. The prime minister hopes the airport will stimulate the southern border provinces’ economic development, encourage domestic and international commerce and improve security in the area. The airport, under construction from 2017 to 2019, is now ready to welcome passengers to take both domestic and international flights. The 7,000 square metre passenger terminal is designed to serve 300 passengers per hour or 876,000 passengers per year. The 1800 metre runway is designed for small […]

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