Airport Expansion
Due to record-setting passenger numbers, the airport is currently undergoing a THB 5.8 billion (approx. USD $188 million) expansion and renovation which will last until 2015. The expansion plans call for a new international terminal, refurbishment of the existing terminal for domestic use, and other airfield improvements. A new car park as well as air cargo office are also being planned. Terminal construction is expected to start in July 2012. A rail link from alternate Krabi Airport is being considered as well as the airport is congested and has little room to expand beyond 2015.
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