Thai airports increase passenger service charge by 25 baht
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) board has agreed to a 25 baht rise in the passenger service charge (PSC) at seven airports across various provinces.
This adjustment, suggested by the Department of Airports (DoA), will be implemented at DoA-managed airports in Krabi, Surat Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phitsanulok.
During the CAAT board meeting, the decision was reached to elevate the PSC to 425 baht for international flights and 75 baht for domestic flights, according to Chayatan Phromsorn, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Transport and deputy chairperson of the CAAT commission board.
These airports have also integrated three automated service systems for passengers, namely: Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), Common Use Self Service (CUSS), and Common Use Bag Drop (CUBD).
Chayatan stated that the PSC increase will be implemented only after these systems have undergone inspection by the CAAT.
Furthermore, a notice period of at least four months is required before the systems are operational and the charge is enforced, reported Bangkok Post.
The CAAT board also sanctioned the closure of Thai Smile Airways Co Ltd, following its merger with Thai Airways International in 2023. Thai Smile Airways was a low-cost subsidiary of THAI.
In similar news, AirAsia is ramping up its domestic operations by launching two new routes from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Passengers can now enjoy twice-daily flights to Udon Thani and a daily service to Khon Kaen.
The budget airline is strengthening Suvarnabhumi as a key domestic hub, complementing its existing routes, which include six daily flights to Chiang Mai, four to Phuket, and two each to Krabi and Hat Yai.
This expansion bolsters Suvarnabhumi’s role as a gateway for international travellers while reinforcing AirAsia’s reputation for reliability. The airline was recently ranked No.1 in Thailand and among the top five in Asia Pacific for on-time performance by Cirium.
Thai AirAsia CEO Santisuk Klongchaiya highlighted the booming domestic market, emphasising the airline’s proactive approach to meeting growing demand.
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