Thai transport minister shakes AOT up ready for listing

Board Changes Cut the Military's Influence at AOT. Following the Cabinet reshuffle in early October, the Thaksin Government is continuing with its efforts to jump start its state enterprise privatization programme. Recently, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced significant changes to the boards of Airports of Thailand Public Co Ltd (AOT; formerly the Airports Authority of Thailand) and the New Bangkok International Airport Company Limited (NBIA), which is responsible for developing Suvarnabhumi International Airport, tentatively scheduled to open for business in autumn 2005