Department of Airports wins 5 EIA Monitoring Awards 2026

MGR Online•Economy•10d ago

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The Department of Airports received five EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 for its commitment to environmental management in regional airport development.

•The Department of Airports received 5 awards at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 on September 10, 2026.
•The awards ceremony was presided over by Police Major General Nantachat Suphamongkol at the Rama Gardens Hotel in Bangkok.
•Five airports under the Department of Airports were recognized, including Betong, Loei, Nan Nakhon, Trang, and Ranong.
•The awards were organized by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy.

•On September 10, 2026, Mr. Danai Ruangson, Director General of the Department of Airports, attended the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 ceremony.
•The EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 were organized by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy under the theme SHAPING SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW.
•Police Major General Nantachat Suphamongkol, Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the ceremony and presented the awards at the Rama Gardens Hotel in Bangkok.
•The Department of Airports received 5 awards: 2 outstanding awards for Betong Airport and Loei Airport, and 3 honorable mentions for Nan Nakhon, Trang, and Ranong airports.
•Mr. Danai Ruangson stated that the Department of Airports prioritizes development that balances transportation potential with the care of the environment, community, and society.
•Mr. Pattarapong Pattaraprasit, Deputy Minister of Transport, emphasizes upgrading regional airports as hubs for economic and social connectivity.
•The event included academic seminars on the future direction of EIA and AI-powered EIA, along with an exhibition on environmental management.
•The Department of Airports utilizes the Airport for Regional Development concept to link economic opportunities, tourism, and trade while maintaining international safety and environmental balance.

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Department of Airports(กรมท่าอากาศยาน)

The government agency that received 5 EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 for regional airport development.

Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy(สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)

The organization that organized the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The ministry headed by the assistant minister who presided over the award ceremony.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry associated with the Deputy Minister who prioritizes regional airport hubs.

Danai Ruangson(ดนัย เรืองสอน)

The Director General of the Department of Airports.

Nantachat Suphamongkol(นันทชาติ ศุภมงคล)

The Assistant Minister of Natural Resources and Environment who presided over the award ceremony.

Pattarapong Pattaraprasit(ภัทรพงศ์ ภัทรประสิทธิ์)

The Deputy Minister of Transport who emphasizes the upgrading of regional airports.

Betong Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเบตง)ℹ️

An airport under the Department of Airports that received an outstanding award at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Loei Airport(เลย)ℹ️

An airport under the Department of Airports that received an outstanding award at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Nan Nakhon Airport(น่านนคร)ℹ️

An airport under the Department of Airports that received an honorable mention at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Trang Airport(ตรัง)ℹ️

An airport under the Department of Airports that received an honorable mention at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Ranong Airport(ระนอง)ℹ️

An airport under the Department of Airports that received an honorable mention at the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026.

Rama Gardens Hotel(โรงแรมรามา การ์เด้นส์)

The venue in Bangkok where the EIA Monitoring Awards 2026 ceremony took place.

Airport for Regional Development

A development guideline used by the Department of Airports to upgrade regional airports as economic hubs.