Samui airport in the southern province of Surat Thani (photo courtesy of Bangkok Airways)SURAT THANI -- An investigation by provincial authorities has found irregularities in land acquisition for Samui airport and will propose changes. The National Anti-Corruption Commission had the same finding in 2012 and the Land Department was examining the matter, he said. Aerial photos and witness testimony showed that the plot had been public land used for the public interest, Mr Uaychai said. "I will report the issuance of the title deed on public land to the Land Department and propose the Treasury Department revoke the state property plot No.958. Bangkok Airways, which owns and operates Samui airport, rented the 16-rai plot next to the runway, registered as state property, from the Treasury Department.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2017 14:18 UTC