Airports of Thailand (AOT) unveils ambitious plans for a significant investment in the expansion of Suvarnabhumi and the development of Don Mueang International Airport. With a budget of billions of baht aimed at increasing passenger capacity and service quality, AOT is taking a big step forward to restore air traffic to pre-pandemic levels.
What you need to know before going to Bangkok?
Almost everyone who has traveled in Asia has been there. Whether for a transfer or a city trip of a few days: Bangkok. The Thai capital is home to the total population of the Netherlands and can therefore be quite intimidating on a first visit. Are you going to Bangkok soon? Then read the tips, tricks and to do's.
From Suvarnabhumi to Korat?
I am leaving for Thailand in December and will be staying in Korat for the first time. Can anyone recommend a transfer service for the transfer from Suvarnabhumi airport to Korat? And does anyone know if Grab taxi is available in Korat?
Thailand tip: Cheap food at Bangkok Airport (video)
The prices for food and drinks on Suvarnabhumi do not lie, just very expensive. Fortunately, there is an alternative. If you want cheap and delicious Thai food at Bangkok Airport, go to 'Magic Food Point' on the first floor. You will find this Food Court on the 1st floor (ground floor), in the corner at exit 'Gate 8' next to the counter of the bus to Pattaya/Jomtien.
Your holiday in Thailand starts upon arrival at Bangkok Airport. Here's what you need to know when you arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Yesterday, on the first day of the resumption of the Test & Go program, more than 2.500 foreign passengers arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 46 flights.
HSL project built with Thai entrepreneur money
The Thai government said that the US$6,8 billion HSL project will be financed by the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and 12 other entrepreneurs. This HSL project will connect Thailand's three major airports. This statement is further supported by stakeholders from the East Economic Corridor (EEC).
Suvarnabhumi, the international airport near Bangkok
It is nice to read the history of this relatively young airport, only 13 years old. This was accompanied by much corruption and intrigue.
Bicycle track around Suvarnabhumi Airport
Since the beginning of this year, the bicycle track around Suvarnabhumi airport has been reopened after a six-month renovation.
Arrived in Bangkok last night. After reading a few things on Thailandblog about exchanging money at Superrich in the basement of Suvarnabhumi, we went there to have a look.
Green light for high-speed line Bangkok – Pattaya
The Thai cabinet yesterday approved the construction of the high-speed railway from Bangkok to Pattaya. The connection links three airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao.
Renovation of toilets at Suvarnabhumi
The toilets at Suvarnabhumi Airport are not exactly a showpiece, so they will be renovated this year, Airports of Thailand has announced.
Reader question: Domestic flights via Suvarnabhumi
After skipping a year, we are going to Thailand again this year. Until now, we made our domestic trips by car. Physically, however, it is no longer possible for me to make the trip from Bangkok to Khon Kaen by car. According to my Thai wife, it now appears to be possible to travel by plane from Suvarnabhumi to Khon Kaen. This is completely new to me because in the past we usually did our domestic flights via Don Muang.
Due to a technical malfunction, long waiting times arose at Immigration at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports on Thursday evening, it only concerned departing Thai passengers.
Thai Airways International (THAI) suspects an employee of a company that handles baggage handling at Suvarnabhumi of theft. A Japanese couple who took a flight to Phuket last week with a stopover in Bangkok is missing eight watches and cosmetics worth 25.000 baht from their suitcases.
Airports in Thailand heavily congested
Five of Thailand's six main airports are heavily congested and can barely handle more passengers. This is especially true at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, where a planned expansion has been very delayed and, in fact, coming way too late.
Those who want to travel very cheaply from Suvarnabhumi to the old center of Bangkok can opt for a new air-conditioned shuttle bus that costs only 60 baht from Thursday.