# Suvarnabhumi Airport infrastructure and technology expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suvarnabhumi-airport-infrastructure-and-technology-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-29T01:10:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand is undergoing significant technological and infrastructural expansions to manage increasing passenger volumes. Thai Airways has launched the ‘Silk Hub’ initiative to transform the airport into a major connection point between Southeast Asian feeder markets and long-haul networks, targeting high-volume routes in China and India. To support this growth, the airport is enhancing its automated border control capabilities. Automated eGates, which utilize biometric facial scanning and electronic passports, have been made available to travelers from 33 nationalities. Plans are underway to increase the total number of these Automated Border Control gates from 106 to 122. In addition to immigration technology, the airport is modernizing various passenger facilities. Planned upgrades include the installation of over 200 electronic charging points, the renovation of information counters, and the modernization of 124 toilet areas. Further amenities such as co-working spaces, relaxation zones, and children’s areas are also being integrated as part of a broader effort to accommodate a rising number of international travelers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Suvarnabhumi Airport to expand automated passport gates and facilities Suvarnabhumi Airport is expanding its automated passport control gates to 122 and upgrading passenger facilities, including charging stations and lounges, to manage rising traveler numbers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suvarnabhumi-airport-to-expand-automated-passport-gates-and-facilities ### 2026-09-20: Suvarnabhumi Airport expands connectivity and biometric entry systems Thai Airways is expanding Suvarnabhumi Airport's connectivity via its Silk Hub initiative, while Thailand has extended biometric eGate access to 33 nationalities to expedite airport arrivals. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suvarnabhumi-airport-expands-arrival-e-gate-access-to-new-nationalities --- Cite as: Suvarnabhumi Airport infrastructure and technology expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suvarnabhumi-airport-infrastructure-and-technology-expansion