Krabi Airport

  • Krabi NewsBusted bud: British man nabbed with cannabis at Krabi Airport

    Busted bud: British man nabbed with cannabis at Krabi Airport

    A British man was arrested at Krabi International Airport after officials discovered a massive haul of more than 34 kilogrammes of cannabis stashed in suitcases. The late-night bust has set tongues wagging amidst continuing concerns over drug trafficking in Thailand. According to Krabi Provincial Police, the drama unfolded around 11.50pm on Saturday, March 8, when vigilant airport staff found a…

  • Krabi NewsThailand rolls out the red carpet for Polish tourists

    Thailand rolls out the red carpet for Polish tourists

    Thailand has turned on the charm for Polish holidaymakers, welcoming 294 tourists on a landmark charter flight from Warsaw to Krabi. LOT Polish Airlines‘ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down at Krabi International Airport yesterday, December 19, marking a high-flying milestone in Thai-Polish tourism. This inaugural seasonal service, organised by leading tour operator ITAKA, is set to run until March 19,…

  • Tourism NewsKrabi Airport gears up for 60% surge in tourist season flights

    Krabi Airport gears up for 60% surge in tourist season flights

    Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri has directed Krabi International Airport and associated agencies to prepare for a substantial rise in flights and passenger traffic during the high tourist season, particularly along the Andaman coast. According to the Department of Airports (DOA), the 2024/2025 winter flight schedule includes over 160 domestic flights, more than 60 international flights, and 90 charter flights…

  • Krabi NewsThai woman caught lying on baggage conveyor at Krabi Airport

    Thai woman caught lying on baggage conveyor at Krabi Airport

    A video of a Thai woman lying on a baggage conveyor belt at Krabi Airport has gone viral, drawing heavy criticism on social media. The incident, which occurred yesterday, September 16, was shared by the account @RedSkullxxx with the caption, “Can you lie down like this? I saw it on Instagram, it seems to be a Thai at Krabi Airport.”…

  • Thailand NewsKrabi Airport’s runway to riches, a 941-million-baht taxiway twist

    Krabi Airport’s runway to riches, a 941-million-baht taxiway twist

    The Department of Airports (DoA) is pushing forward with a 941-million-baht project to build a parallel taxiway at Krabi Airport. Currently, the project is over 76% complete. DoA Deputy Director-General Wittawas Pakdesontiskul recently inspected the site and attended a meeting to monitor progress. The meeting included representatives from the contractor, Nawarat Patanakarn Public Co. Ltd., along with consultancies We Engineering…

  • Thailand NewsSky’s the limit: Krabi Airport’s expansion set to soar by 2025

    Sky’s the limit: Krabi Airport’s expansion set to soar by 2025

    The redevelopment of Krabi International Airport, expected to amplify its passenger capacity to 8 million annually, is slated for completion by late 2024 with the new infrastructure being operational by 2025, according to an announcement from the Department of Airports. The scheme encompasses the addition of a third passenger terminal and enhancements to the existing two terminals and car park…

  • Thailand video newsThai Airways to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’ | Thailand News Today

    Thai Airways to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’ | Thailand News Today

    This week, Thailand has seen a variety of news stories, from scammers nabbing 16 million baht from a Chon Buri businessman to an electrical short circuit closing the runway at Krabi Airport. Police in Rayong also destroyed thousands of guns, while Thai Airways announced plans to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’. Finally, Netflix cut subscription fees in over…

  • Thailand NewsElectrical short circuit closes runway at Krabi Airport, Thailand

    Electrical short circuit closes runway at Krabi Airport, Thailand

    Thai and foreign passengers were left stranded at Krabi International Airport in southern Thailand yesterday evening after the runway was closed due to an electrical short circuit, causing disruption to several flights. Facebook page Krabi Provincial Public Relations Department announced at 8.30pm that the airport sent out a Notice to Airmen (NOTEM) announcing the temporary closure of the airport from…

  • Krabi NewsNew Krabi Airport terminal scheduled to open in November

    New Krabi Airport terminal scheduled to open in November

    Krabi International Airport is hoping to double its passenger capacity when a new passenger terminal opens, car parking areas increased and renovations are completed on the old terminal. The terminals were expected to officially open in October, but the schedule is now postponed until November due to delays caused by the Covid pandemic in Thailand (although The Thaiger notes the…

  • Transport NewsDepartment of Airports to lose 3 facilities to Airports of Thailand

    Department of Airports to lose 3 facilities to Airports of Thailand

    Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has confirmed that 3 airports under Department of Airports management are to be transferred to Airports of Thailand in a bid to boost tourism. Udon Thani, Krabi, and Buriram airports will all be managed by AoT in the hope that they can be transformed into hubs that can handle higher tourist numbers. According to a Bangkok…

  • Tourism NewsKrabi schedules 82 flights per week from late October

    Krabi schedules 82 flights per week from late October

    Despite no official legal plans to reopen Thailand to international tourism, and perhaps on the heels of PM Prayut’s surprise announcement in a speech Wednesday that he intends to fully reopen Thailand by mid-October, 8 airlines received slots for international flights into Krabi from the end of October. The allotment was determined as part of the IATA Slot Conference, this…

  • Tourism NewsBanyan Tree Krabi – Bringing Thailand’s luxury brand to Krabi

    Banyan Tree Krabi – Bringing Thailand’s luxury brand to Krabi

    Krabi is a fabulous place to stay and home to some of Thailand’s most beautiful views and landscapes. Some of Thailand’s best known brands have already built resorts in the area but there was one of Thailand’s key hospitality brands missing… the iconic luxury brand of Banyan Tree. But here it is, after just over two years of painstaking and…

  • Tourism NewsKrabi businesses battle to survive the tourist crisis | VIDEO

    Krabi businesses battle to survive the tourist crisis | VIDEO

    Ao Nang beach, usually a thriving hub for backpackers and day trippers, is doing it tough. But the local business people want you to know that it’s open for business and the area is still beautiful and more more pristine than ever. There are currently 5 airlines flying into Krabi at the moment, most with multiple flights each day. That…

  • Krabi NewsUpdate on renovations to Krabi International Airport

    Update on renovations to Krabi International Airport

    The Thailand Airports Authority has updated the expansion and refurbishment plans currently underway at Krabi International Airport. They report that work on a third terminal building will be completed by 2022. Manager Online reports that Amphawan Wannako, the director-general, says that work is also being done to refurbish Terminals 1 and 2, including the car parks. “When the work is…