The airport has prepared for the spike in traffic by beefing up security with patrols by guards, military police, officers from Don Mueang Police Station, and K-9 dogs.
Staff will also monitor traffic density via the REAL-TIME Passenger Tracking System to address any issues promptly.
In parking areas, traffic control officers have been assigned to facilitate the flow and safety of vehicles entering and exiting the airport. The free parking zone has been expanded, with a total of 3,258 parking spaces available during Songkran week.
On Monday, passenger service charges increased at Don Mueang and Thailand’s five other main airports. Airports of Thailand plc raised the charges – which are included in the price of airline tickets – from 700 to 730 baht for international flights and 100 to 130 baht for domestic flights.