The Pai Airport in Mae Hong Son is winning a Bt28 million budget under the Thai Khemkhaeng stimulus package, which is enough to extend the runway by 200 metres.
Suthep Khemthong, director of the airport, said the budget will be used to buy a land plot to extend the runway from 710 metre at present. The longer runway will accommodate growing tourism in the district. At present, Siam Global Airlines (SGA) operates 3 daily flights between Chiang Mai and Pai.
From December 5, SGA will service the route with SAAB340 30-seat aircraft.