(Photo by Jakkraphan Nathanri)Six major airports have been selected for a project to develop so-called "smart airports" in the next five years starting next year, the Department of Airports has revealed. Department director-general Darun Saengchai said that the 2018-2022 Digital Master Plan is designed to transform certain airports into "smart" venues in order to adapt to the fast-changing aviation market and the growing number of air passengers. Under this master plan, new technology will be deployed to resolve major issues plaguing airports like overcrowding. The plan also aims to improve airport security and promote the use of airports for purposes beyond air travel to generate more income, said Mr Darun. Regarding security, Mr Darun said that improved luggage checks and identity checks will be adopted -- the latter will entail finger and retinal scanning technologies.

Source: Bangkok Post December 03, 2017 00:13 UTC