# Post-COVID Smart Airports The Krabi International Airport Is Thailand's First 'Smart Airport' By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-01-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krabi-international-airport References: [techwireasia](https://techwireasia.com/2020/07/krabi-to-become-first-smart-airport-in-thailand-with-5g/) & [krabiairportonline](https://www.krabiairportonline.com/) The Krabi International Airport, with the help of the [Thai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-airways) government, recently joined forces with telecommunications brand [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-telecom) to introduce 5G networking and services to the new "smart airport." Krabi is the first airport to undergo this development, with 28 other airports in the pipeline across the country. NBTC secretary-general, Takorn Tanthasit, said the project at Krabi International Airport will start next month. He elaborated on the smart airport initiative, stating: “Huawei will provide additional innovations and services at the airport for free to ensure passengers’ safety in the new normal era after the Covid-19 outbreak, such as robots that can detect passenger density in airport areas, thermal scanners, and UV treatment equipment for passengers’ luggage." Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **5G Networking in Airports:** Opportunity for other airports to follow Krabi's lead in implementing 5G networking and services to enhance customer experience and safety measures. - **Smart Airport Technology:** Potential for technology companies to innovate and develop new smart airport technology solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Robotics in Airports:** Increased demand for robotics and automation solutions to enhance safety measures in airports post-COVID-19. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity for telecom companies to partner with airports to provide 5G networking and services for enhanced connectivity and customer experience. - **Airport Technology:** New market niche for airport technology companies to innovate and develop smart airport technology solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Robotics and Automation:** Opportunity for robotics and automation companies to partner with airports to develop solutions to enhance safety measures in response to COVID-19. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Airport Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-aberdeen.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Operational Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dallas-fort-worth-international-airport.md) - [AI-Powered Airport Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcelona-airport.md) - [LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pragues-airport.md) - [Contactless Airport Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-shop.md) - [Subtropical Natural Landscape Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport.md) - [Regional Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-world-app.md) - [Sensory-Friendly Airport Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensoryfriendly-space.md) - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md)