Thailand arrival duty-free shops could return under AOT plan
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is considering bringing back duty-free shops for arriving passengers, giving travellers entering Thailand another option to buy duty-free goods. AOT president Paweena Jariyathitipong said the plan remains at the feasibility-study stage and no decision has yet been made to reopen the shops. If the service returns, AOT believes it could provide … The story Thailand…
Legacy Airports of Thailand (AOT) is contemplating the reintroduction of duty-free shops for arriving passengers in an effort to boost airport commerce and generate additional income. The proposed service is currently in the feasibility-study phase and no final decision has been made. If implemented, the return of arrival duty-free shops would give travelers more shopping alternatives and potentially increase airport revenue.
AOT is also exploring the introduction of a Premium Service, a faster lane service used at top airports globally, which would offer passengers more options, convenience, and efficiency. The Premium Service could also aid in managing passenger flow and minimize congestion within airport terminals. Additionally, AOT is evaluating strategies to enhance the management of aircraft parking stands as it anticipates a rise in flight frequencies.
Despite a 1.39% decrease in revenue for the first nine months of the 2026 fiscal year, AOT reported a net profit of 14.81233 billion baht, a 3.86% increase or 549.96 million baht from the same period the previous year, driven by a reduction in overall expenses.
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