The Government of Thailand will invest THB3.6 billion in aviation technology to expand air traffic control capacity and position itself as a regional hub by 2037. Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) will upgrade air traffic management at U-Tapao, Andaman, and Lanna airports, expected to be operational between 2029 and 2030. Each site will receive THB1.2 billion for air traffic control infrastructure to support increased flight capacity.
The funding will be secured through private loans, avoiding public debt. AEROTHAI will also implement digital tower systems at major airports by 2026 to improve safety and efficiency. Airports such as Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket will be among the first to adopt the technology, while smaller airports like Narathiwat and Betong will receive remote tower systems in 2027. The modernisation effort aims to double Thailand’s flight handling capacity from 1.2 million to 2 million annually.