Weigh return to Don Muang, AOT is told
Airports of Thailand should thoroughly consider whether low-cost airlines should be allowed to move their operations back to Don Muang airport, even though Thailand unveiled its new international airport 34 days ago, said Deputy Transport Minister Sansern Wongcha-um.
He was speaking yesterday, a day before AOT and low-cost airlines are scheduled to discuss the relocation. "The airport operator needs to take into account the country's image, confidence and economic consequences. "Thailand just opened its new international airport 34 days ago," he said. "Yet, he said the government was open to suggestions from local and foreign low-cost airlines. Following the inauguration of Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 28, low-cost airlines have complained that they suffer operating costs higher than what they were charged at Don Muang. They have requested permission to use Don Muang as their operating base. On public bus fares, Sansern said the fares of Bangkok buses and trans-provincial buses should be lowered following the decline in global oil prices. "They have not yet brought down the fares, but we will need to discuss this with bus operators," he said. He added that due to time constraints, the government may not be capable of doing much. He also advised the public not to have high hopes in his job, which is primarily to streamline regulations for a sustainable transport industry.
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