THAILAND

Betong airport runway will be extended, says army chief

Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2019

» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the extension of the runway at the new airport being built at Betong in Yala from 1,800 metres to 2,100 metres, to serve larger aircraft and increase tourist numbers, according to army chief Apirat Kongsompong.