New air traffic technology at airports nationwide will improve coverage and safetyListen to this articleThe control tower at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Nutjaru via Wikimedia Commons)Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) is carrying out a three-year investment plan worth more than 1.4 billion baht to upgrade its air traffic management technology nationwide. The investment focuses on modern technology to improve air traffic control services, ensuring safe and efficient handling of increased air movements. The smart air traffic control towers will provide controllers with high-resolution images covering the entire airport area. At Suvarnabhumi airport, Aerothai will upgrade its multilateration (MLAT) ground surveillance system to cover newly expanded airport areas and improve overall performance.

Source: Bangkok Post January 17, 2026 14:20 UTC