The Thai cabinet has approved Airports of Thailand’s (AOT) plans to develop Don Mueang International Airport Terminal 3 with an estimated investment of 36.83 billion baht (US$1 billion), with bidding and construction set for 2024 and 2025 respectively.
The project, currently in the design phase, will boost the airport’s passenger handling capacity to 50 million passengers per year, improve service quality for both air and ground transportation systems, enhance efficiency, and reduce congestion within the facility. Don Mueang International Airport’s current capacity is 30 million passengers per year.
According to the Bangkok Post, construction works will include a new VVIP reception building.
Terminal 3 will serve international passengers and international flights when it comes into operation in 2029.
