Single Airport Policy
The Thai Government appears to be favoring a single airport policy for Bangkok, a position which has always been supported by the DCA and BAR, since it is the only way to achieve hub status for Bangkok. If Don Mueang Airport (DMK) remains operational, it is almost impossible to split traffic in such a way that it will relieve Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) during the peak periods while still maintaining the connectivity needed for a hub airport. To develop and promote cargo operations to support both exporters and importers, they must be consolidated at a single airport, and since a LARGE percentage of cargo is carried by passenger aircraft, this consolidation must be at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This still leaves opportunities for Don Mueang Airport in the areas of general aviation, maintenance, private aircraft, VIP flights, etc.