Udorn Allson, an adviser to a deputy transport minister, has urged transport authorities to introduce more direct international flights to the resort town of Hua Hin to boost the local economy.
Mr Udorn, who recently announced his bid to run in the Hua Hin mayoral election, said Hua Hin airport has been underutilised despite its potential and transport authorities should consider increasing the number of direct international flights.
He noted that a budget of 250 million baht has been allocated to expand the runway and improve the terminal at Hua Hin airport as part of a planned upgrade.
He said the districts of Hua Hin and Pran Buri in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Cha-am district in Phetchaburi have been upgraded as international tourist destinations, so it is important to launch more direct international flights to facilitate the travel of foreign visitors.
According to Mr Udorn, currently Thai AirAsia operates flights between Hua Hin to Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur four times a week which is not enough. Before servicing regular fights in May 2018, the airport handled only chartered flights.
"If Hua Hin airport becomes fully international, it will make travel more convenient for foreign tourists. It will strengthen tourism competitiveness for local business operators and communities," he said.
He said despite Covid-19 having disrupted travel and tourism, Hua Hun will come back stronger when the sector rebounds and it is time for authorities to plan ahead. He said potential markets are China, Hong Kong, Macau, India and Singapore.
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Jumping the gun a bit ... the country is unlikely to open this year. Has he spoke to the travel bubble people that haven't even included Hua Hin?!
Transport ministry adviser seeks more international flights to Hua Hin
Transport ministry adviser seeks more international flights to Hua Hin
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Re: Transport ministry adviser seeks more international flights to Hua Hin
But if they are going to upgrade the runway, then do it now ready for when International flights can commence - hopefully next year.
Re: Transport ministry adviser seeks more international flights to Hua Hin
Most tourists to Hua Hin are other Thai's. Maybe they should get more domestic routes up and running first?
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