To facilitate air travellers, the Airports of Thailand (AOT) has increased the annual passenger handling capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport to 60 million from 45 million with the September- 2023 opening of the Midfield Satellite Building (SAT-1). Also last year, Chiang Mai International Airport has been operational 24/7 since November. In addition, AOT plans to expand Phuket International Airport, while conducting a feasibility study on a new airport in Phang-nga.