VTBU simply can't handle it all. The notice from
ThaiNewsLand lists 12 of the 20 additional airports. But like U-tapao, though the runways may be sufficient for traffic, passenger, ramp, immigration, security and customer service facilities will be lacking.
At least 3 of those alternates have previously been closed by the protesters.
ATTENTION: Chiang Mai International Airport, Phuket International Airport, Chiang Rai International Airport, Hat Yai International Airport, Khon Kaen Airport, Krabi Airport, Phitsanulok Airport, Samui Airport, Sukhothai Airport, Surat Thani Airport, Ubon Ratchathani Airport and Udon Thani International Airport are all operating normally. There has been no declaration of a State of Emergency.