Phatthalung Airport, valued at ฿3 billion, is now in the process of selecting a consultant to design the project and prepare its EIA report under a ฿42-million contract. The department expects to sign the contract with the selected contractor within May 2026.
The design and EIA process is expected to take 600 days until the report is completed and approved.
The project is expected to be submitted to the Transport Ministry and Cabinet in 2028. If approved, land acquisition and compensation payments would begin in 2029, followed by bidding and construction in 2030. The airport is expected to open in 2033.
Mukdahan Airport, worth ฿5 billion, is currently in the process of revising its EIA report in line with recommendations from the expert review committee.
Phayao Airport, worth ฿4 billion, is undergoing detailed design and EIA preparation.
Satun Airport, valued at ฿4.1 billion, is also at the detailed design and EIA preparation stage, with a consultant being selected to handle the project design and EIA report.
Kalasin Airport, worth ฿2 billion, is undergoing a review of its feasibility study.
