Thailand: Democrats propose fresh dual Bangkok airports plan.

(From Thai Press Reports)

Section: General News - Thailand's former opposition Democrat Party has proposed a 7-prong strategy to develop both the new Suvarnabhumi and former Don Muang international airports, linked by a hi-speed electric train route, to the Transport Ministry for consideration.

Deputy party leader Alongkorn Palabutr revealed Monday that he had submitted a strategic plan to Transport Minister Admiral Thira Haocharoen because his party viewed the ministry must act quickly to resolve the future of Suvarnabhumi Airport by next month.

Without decisive action, he said, the status of the new airport as a regional hub would be adversely …