Airports of Thailand

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in developing, managing, and operating international airports in Thailand. The company operates through Airport Management Business, Hotel Business, Ground Aviation Services, Security Business, and Project on Perishable Goods Business segments. 

It operates 6 international airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, and Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai airports. The company is also involved in the hotel and restaurant business; and services or rental of ground equipment, as well as provides security services. Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai aviation began in 1911. Belgian pilot Van den Born brought the Orville Wright aircraft to the show between February 2 and 8, 1911. Pathumwan performed for the first time in Thailand at the Royal Bangkok Athletics Club. And after that, Thailand advanced in the aviation field, sending military officers to study aviation in France in 1911 and ordering Thailand's first aircraft in 1913. 

The Department of Civil Air transport is in charge of the first stage of aviation affairs. Airport of Sa Pathum However, because of the latter Sa Pathum Airport is congested. unsuitable location As a result, a new airport area was chosen. which eventually chose the area "Don Mueang" and thus Don Mueang Airport. And because the Airport Authority of Thailand Act 1979 was passed by the National Assembly on July 1, 1979, it is considered the founding day of AOT. 

AOT has been working under this Act by establishing an airport called Airport Authority of Thailand or AOT and using the English name Airports Authority of Thailand, abbreviated as AAT, with staff. Since then, it has begun operations at Bangkok International Airport. AOT has expanded to four more international regions by shifting its management approach to a commercial one, namely Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, and Chiang Rai. The airport's buildings and facilities have been renovated to make them more efficient and responsive to travellers' needs. 

That results in success and rapid progress. As a result, a significant change occurred, namely the decision to become a public company. On September 30, 2002, it was registered as a juristic person under the name Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited, and it is still known by the abbreviation AOT. Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited is the full name in English.

"Operate and promote airport business including other businesses related to or affiliated with the airport business by taking into consideration of sustainable development."

“AOT Operates The World’s Smartest Airports: Focusing on service quality by emphasizing on safety and balance of revenue generation.”