PUBLISHED: 6 Feb 2025 at 04: 00
The board of directors of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand ( CAAT ) has approved a 25-baht increase in the passenger service charge ( PSC ) at seven provincial airports.
The increase, proposed by the Department of Airports, may use to its flights in Krabi, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phitsanulok.
According to Chayatan Phromsorn, deputy chairman of the CAAT and permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, the new customer service charge will become 425 baht per passenger for global airlines and 75 ringgit per passenger for domestic flights.
The afflicted airports have introduced three automatic support systems for travellers: Common Use Terminal Equipment, Common Use Self Service, and Common Use Bag Drop.
But, Mr. Chayatan claimed that the increase won’t be implemented until the CAAT has inspected the techniques.
Also, the increase may be announced at least four months in advance of the techniques being declared functional.
Following the merger of Thai Airways International ( THAI ) with its parent Thai Airways International ( THAI), the CAAT board on Wednesday formally approved the closure of Thai Smile Airways Co Ltd, which was the budget carrier’s parent.