Bangkok: All six airports under the management of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) are fully equipped and ready to facilitate citizens in paying their respects before the statue and signing the book of condolences for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavadi, Krom Luang Rajasarinisiripatchara Mahavajrarajathida, at the Grand Palace. This comes as the Royal Household Bureau opens the palace for public access from June 14-19, 2026.
According to Thai News Agency, the six airports, which include Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang Airport, Phuket Airport, Chiang Mai Airport, Hat Yai Airport, and Mae Fah Luang Airport, are prepared in terms of facilities, security, traffic management, and public transportation to ensure convenient, fast, and safe travel for the public.
Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports have deployed traffic management personnel and coordinated with public transportation agencies such as the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), the Airport Rail Link, the Red Line electric train, and taxi services to facilitate travel to the event area. Additionally, Don Mueang Airport is providing free drinking water for passengers passing through.
Chiang Mai Airport has arranged for temporary parking space at the Elephant Plaza next to the international passenger terminal at no charge, and security personnel will be present to assist passengers during this period.
At Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport, measures including traffic management, parking, security, and flight information dissemination have been implemented to ensure smooth travel for the public.
Phuket Airport has provided additional parking space near the X-Terminal and increased staff presence at key locations within the passenger terminal. They have opened channels to facilitate group travel, allowing for advance registration by contacting the provided phone numbers.
Hat Yai Airport has coordinated with airlines and relevant agencies to monitor travel conditions closely. Preparations include readying passenger waiting areas and facilities, offering additional free parking near the football field, and increasing staff to assist passengers.
All airports are closely monitoring the situation and passenger volume, adjusting service plans to ensure that the public can travel to pay respects and sign the book of condolences with dignity.
Furthermore, AOT advises the public to plan their trips in advance, check flight information and traffic conditions before departure, and allow extra time for travel. Passengers can inquire about flights and airport services at the AOT Contact Center, available 24 hours a day at Tel. 1722.