Pattarapong's 7-Point Plan: Thai Aviation Hub, 30% Air Charge Cut for Airlines
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Key Quotes
"Elevate airspace management, drive Thailand towards a World-class Aviation Hub."
ยกระดับการบริหารน่านฟ้า ขับเคลื่อนไทย สู่ World-class Aviation Hub
"Elevate airspace management, drive Thailand towards a World-class Aviation Hub, a mission requiring strategic cooperation."
ยกระดับการบริหารน่านฟ้า ขับเคลื่อนไทยสู่ World-class Aviation Hub อันเป็นภารกิจที่ต้องอาศัยความร่วมมือเชิงยุทธศาสตร์
"Ready to be the 'tailwind' at the policy level to help push critical agendas."
พร้อมที่จะเป็น“ลมใต้ปีก” ที่สนับสนุนในระดับนโยบาย เพื่อช่วยผลักดันวาระที่สำคัญ
Key Entities
Person
Pattarapong Pattarasith(ภัทรพงศ์ ภัทรประสิทธิ์)
Deputy Minister of Transport who is driving a 7-point policy to make Thailand an aviation hub.
Surachai Nuphrom(นายสุรชัย หนูพรหม)
Acting Director General of AEROTHAI, who provided an update on the organization's readiness to support government policies.
Organization
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI)(บริษัท วิทยุการบินแห่งประเทศไทย จำกัด (บวท.))
The organization responsible for air traffic management in Thailand, receiving policy directives from the Deputy Minister of Transport.
Department of Airports(กรมท่าอากาศยาน)
An agency involved in the strategic cooperation to develop Thailand's aviation infrastructure.
Civil Aviation Training Center(สถาบันการบินพลเรือน)
An institution responsible for producing quality personnel for the aviation sector, part of the strategic cooperation plan.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel(โรงแรมท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)
An entity involved in enhancing the service capabilities within the aviation sector as part of the strategic cooperation.
Policy
Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)
A management strategy for managing air traffic density and reducing flight delays, to be implemented by AEROTHAI.
Advanced Air Mobility: AAM
A future air transport concept that AEROTHAI will support, including services for unpiloted and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Green Air Traffic Management (Green ATM)
An environmentally friendly approach to air traffic management that AEROTHAI is integrating into its operations.
Law
Budget for the year 2026(งบประมาณประจำปี 2026)
An annual budget that AEROTHAI is urged to expedite disbursement of.
Budget for the year 2027(งบประมาณประจำปี 2027)
A budget for which AEROTHAI needs to prepare and adjust allocation plans.
Timeline
year 2026(ปี 2026)
The year in which measures to reduce airline costs are to be implemented.
year 2027(ปี 2027)
The year for which budget allocation plans are to be prepared and adjusted by AEROTHAI.
Place
U-Tapao Airport(สนามบินอู่ตะเภา)
An airport where AEROTHAI will expedite the preparation of air navigation services as a quick-win project.
An airport that will utilize the Hybrid Digital Tower system for its air traffic control.
An airport that will utilize the Hybrid Digital Tower system for its air traffic control.
Betong Airport(สนามบินเบตง)
An airport that will utilize the Remote Tower system for its air traffic control.
Narathiwat Airport(สนามบินนราธิวาส)
An airport that will utilize the Remote Tower system for its air traffic control.
Technology
Digital Tower
A modern system for air traffic control that AEROTHAI will develop for its implementation.
Hybrid Digital Tower
A form of Digital Tower system for airports with high air traffic, including Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Remote Tower
A form of Digital Tower system for airports with low air traffic, including Betong and Narathiwat airports.
System Wide Information Management (SWIM)
A modern air traffic management system framework that Thailand aims to transition towards.