Under the new arrangements, access to the international and domestic terminals will be strictly controlled, with specific doors designated for entry, exit or both.
The changes aim to strengthen airport security while ensuring smooth passenger flow, Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, said in its announcement.
The changes are as follows:
International Terminal:
* First Floor: Entrances 2, 5, and 8 will be open for both entry and exit, while Entrances 1 and 7 will be designated for exit only.
* Second Floor: Only the north side building junction (parking building junction) will be open for both entry and exit.
* Third Floor: Entrance 2 will serve as both entry and exit.
Domestic Terminal:
* First Floor: Passengers can use the side door (south) and the side door of the Transportation Center (north) for both entry and exit. Entrance 1 will be reserved for exit only.
* Second Floor: Entrances 2 and 3 will be available for both entry and exit.
AoT Phuket advised all passengers to follow the new access routes and arrive early to avoid delays.
PARKING
Phuket International Airport has also introduced new security procedures for users of its five-storey car park.
The measures ‒ which AoT Phuket announced today (June 27), saying they came into effect yesterday (June 26) ‒ aim to enhance safety for all airport visitors and staff, AoT Phuket said in a separate announcement.
Airport authorities have requested the cooperation of all car park users in following these steps:
- Collect a parking ticket before entering the car park building.
- Roll down all vehicle windows to facilitate inspections by security officers.
- Prepare one of the following identification documents for presentation:
* National ID card
* Driver’s license
* Passport
* Employee card
* A photo or copy of any of the above documents - Open the vehicle’s trunk/boot to allow officers to conduct an inspection.
AoT Phuket emphasised that the measures were part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security in the area and asked for public understanding and cooperation to help ensure the safety of all service users.
AoT Phuket extended its gratitude to all travelers for their cooperation.
For further information, travelers were advised to contact the AOT Contact Center at 1722 or the Phuket International Airport Information desk at 076-351111, or the Public Transport and Car Park Management Division at 076-351828.