Thailand airport among world's most improved

By Hoang Phong May 5, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT

Passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2023. Photo by Reuters

Thailand's Bangkok Suvarnabhumi was the only Southeast Asian representative in a list of world's 10 most improved airports as voted by Skytrax, a London-based aviation consultancy.

The World's Most Improved Airport award recognizes the overall quality improvement of an airport across the entire Airport Awards program. It evaluates the changes in an airport's global rating and the performance improvements in various award categories to identify the most improved airports over the past 12 months.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ranked third after Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Almaty International Airport.

Located primarily in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi spans 3,240 hectares, making it one of Southeast Asia's largest international airports and a key regional aviation hub.

Built at an estimated cost of 155 billion baht (US$5 billion), Suvarnabhumi has two parallel runways and taxiways, enabling simultaneous takeoffs and landings.

The airport received acclaim for its practicality, which includes its proximity to Bangkok's city center, high-quality hotels within a two-mile radius.