01 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) — Bangkok

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Website: https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/

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Opened: 2006
The History of Suvarnabhumi Airport

Area: ~32 sq km (the largest in Thailand)

Highlights:

- Thailand’s primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Asia

- Modern design featuring an iconic glass terminal and long concourses

- Houses one of the world’s tallest control towers (132 meters)

Facilities & Services:
Duty-free shops, luxury lounges, capsule hotels, restaurants, and a 24-hour Airport Rail Link connecting to downtown Bangkok.

How to Get There:
Take the Airport Rail Link (ARL) from Phaya Thai station (25–30 minutes).

02 Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) — Bangkok

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Website: https://www.airportthai.co.th/en/

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Opened: 1914 (one of the oldest operating airports in the world)

Highlights:

- The main hub for low-cost airlines like AirAsia and Nok Air

- Handles over 30 million passengers annually

- Known for its vintage charm and modernized terminals

Facilities & Services:
Budget-friendly restaurants, lounges, mini-hotels, and free shuttle bus service to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

How to Get There:
Take the BTS Skytrain to Mo Chit, then a short taxi or bus ride to the airport.

03 Phuket International Airport (HKT)

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Opened: 1976

Highlights:

- Gateway to Thailand’s southern islands and top tourist destinations

- Newly expanded international terminal with sea views

- Serves more than 18 million passengers per year

Facilities & Services:
Cafés, souvenir shops, currency exchange, and tourist SIM services. 

How to Get There:
By taxi or airport bus from Phuket Town (40–50 minutes).

04 Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

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Opened: 1921

Highlights:

- Northern Thailand’s main airport connecting to Bangkok, Singapore, China, and more

- Combines modern facilities with local Lanna design aesthetics

- About 11 million passengers annually

Facilities & Services:
Local food stalls, traditional souvenir shops, and short walking distance to Chiang Mai Old City.

How to Get There:
Only 3 km from the city center, taxis and airport transfers are quick and convenient.

05 U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)

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Opened: 1966 (former Royal Thai Navy base)

Highlights:

- Emerging as Thailand’s third major international airport under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project

- Expanding to support 15–30 million passengers annually in the near future

- Convenient for travelers heading to Pattaya, Rayong, and Eastern Thailand

Facilities & Services:
Modern terminals, car rentals, and shuttle bus service to Pattaya.

How to Get There:
About 45 minutes from Pattaya city center via Sukhumvit Road.