The new airport in Bangkok is facing major repairs after four months.

Bangkok - The new Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, which was supposed to become the busiest terminal in Southeast Asia, is showing more and more problems. Last week, its operator admitted that there are about a hundred cracks on the runways and taxiways, which will likely lead to operational restrictions for up to six months. Today, the Thai Ministry of Transport announced that, for these reasons, the old domestic airport Don Muang will be reopened for some domestic flights.
    According to a professional study, 61 defects and issues have been identified at the new airport, the rectification of which will cost 45 million dollars. The biggest problem is the cracks on the runways, which, according to experts, are occurring because the airport is built on a vast swamp, whose draining took five years. Water is reportedly still seeping through the asphalt and concrete.
    Passengers are also complaining about rainwater leaking into the terminal building and an alarming shortage of toilets; 200 are to be added for this reason. The toilets will also be redesigned to accommodate disabled citizens, as they reportedly were not adequately considered during the terminal's construction.
    The signage, which is either missing or significantly confusing, is also expected to be improved, and the system for processing passengers and luggage, whose current deficiencies lead to long queues, is to be enhanced. Non-functioning automatic doors and air