Seaplane plan set to take off

Bangkok Post - Oct 27, 2026

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit is accelerating plans to introduce seaplane services in the Andaman region to boost tourism and the local economy while ensuring aviation safety and protecting the environment.

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