UNESCO Ranks Suvarnabhumi Airport Among Worlds Top 6 Most Beautiful Airports. On November 14th, 2024, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced that Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked among the six most beautiful airports in the world by UNESCO for 2024. - The Pattaya News

UNESCO Ranks Suvarnabhumi Airport Among Worlds Top 6 Most Beautiful Airports

Kittisak PhalaharnSaturday, 16 November 2024, 0:33

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On November 14th, 2024, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit announced that Suvarnabhumi Airport has been ranked among the six most beautiful airports in the world by UNESCO for 2024. 

The newly constructed Satellite Terminal 1 (SAT-1) was a key factor in the award, featuring an architectural design that reflects Thai heritage and prioritizes environmental sustainability.

SAT-1 has also been nominated for the prestigious Prix Versailles award in the architecture and design category, with the winner to be announced on December 2nd, 2024, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

The SAT-1 terminal spans 216,000 square meters across four floors, with two additional basement levels. The structure offers 28 contact gates and combines cultural elements with modernity, from sculptures of Thai mythical creatures like Kinnaree and Himmaphan animals to statues of elephants symbolizing Thailand's identity.