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Thai Airports Offer Free Wifi
20th Dec 2013
Air passengers in six international airports in Thailand will soon enjoy free WiFi while inside the premises waiting for their flights.
The implementation of the broadband connectivity across all six Thai airports are in varying stages of completion with Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport and Chiang Mai leading the pack, having their respective WiFi service already completed in early December.
Three other international airports, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai, are expected to have their WiFi ready by January 1 next year.
Due to its size, Suvarnabhumi's WiFi service won't be available until March 1, 2014. Suvarnabhumi Airport is the country's premier and largest international gateway and it will be the last to offer such service.
According to an Airport of Thailand (AoT) official, the service is part of the government's effort to enhance the air passenger experience in all its major international airports.
The official added that the WiFi service offered in Thai airports is superior to that of other similar service offered by other major airports in Asian region.
The service is a joint effort between AoT and True Corporation, who has spent THB400 million for the installation of the facility in all the six airports.
The installation of the WiFi facility in each of the six airports is offered by True Corporation at no cost to AoT. The internet provider, in turn, gets maximum exposure and enhances its brand recognition around the airport while at the same time sell premium access to airport users who desire to get faster and longer internet access.
It was also reported that AoT is also in talks with another internet provider, Total Access Communication and Advanced Info Service, to offer WiFi service as an augmentation or strengthening of similar service already in place.
The current speed of the WiFi broadband connection offered by True Corp. at Chiang Mai and Don Mueang airports is 200 Mbps.
When completed, the WiFi connectivity at Suvarnabhumi Airport will be at a higher speed than the smaller airports, primarily due to higher volume of users. The airport handled more than 50 million passengers, on average, annually. WiFi access at Suvarnabhumi will be available in most public areas such as waiting lounges and concourse.
Unlike other major airports, WiFi service at Suvarnabhumi requires users to register before they can access the internet. Either a passport number or, in the case of Thai citizens, a Thai ID is required for the registration.
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