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For residents of the Don Mueang area, the sounds of an aeroplane are nothing more than just birds in the sky 2007-10-21 23:10:00 Their tolerance level to accommodate the noise is astonishing. Despite the roaring aircraft overhead, conversations continue to flow. Those who want to talk simply switch to a higher volume, or shout out the messages, sometimes successfully beating the penetrating din. At Siripan Koedkaen's house, which is next door to Don Mueang airport, aircraft noise is not considered an enemy. Indeed, the aeroplanes have long been ''adopted'' as part of their daily routine; the thunderous noise during taking-offs and landings have served almost like punctuation marks of their chit-chats. More, even as their reliable timepieces. Fifty-one-year-old Siripan explains the situation in good humour: ''Here, we can never gossip behind people's back. Everyone speaks loudly! See, we have to compete against the aeroplanes. We have become sooo used to it. Read more:residents
Airport express link train to be unveiled Nov 9 2007-10-18 13:39:00 (BangkokPost.com) – The airport express link will be unveiled
on November 9, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Acting SRT governor Bancha Kongnakorn said trains to be used in providing transportation services have arrived at Lam Chabang port in Chonburi province. Train services will be divided into two categories. The first line spans a distance of 28 kilometres and will run between Makkasan railway station and Suvarnabhumi airport in fifteen minutes. The second train service, the City line, stops at all stations between Makkasan train station and Suvarnabhumi airport. The total running time between these two points will take 30 minutes. According to authorities, the airport link is now 70 percent complete and it could take at least 370 more days before the entire route is finally completed.
Homeowners near Suvarnabhumi airport plan new protest 2007-10-18 13:38:00 BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – Residents near Suvarnabhumi airport
plan a new round of protests at Bangkok's main airport as they claimed a specially-convened tripartite committee has failed to make any progress in solving problems relevant to compensation payments to homeowners affected by noise pollution. Prasert Boonkaew, a leader of the local residents said that the tripartite committee, comprising representatives from the Transport Ministry, the Lawyers Council of Thailand and homeowners, has worked slowly. Homeowners
claimed that the Transport Ministry has been buying time by setting up the committee, which has yet offered no clear-cut solutions to tackle the controversial problem. The residents' leaders then decided to reject the work of the tripartite committee and planned to stage a new protest on October 28 to put pressure on the government. They will gather at Romruedee village before deciding whether to move to Suvarnabhumi airport or not. They believe more than 5,000 resident
Suvarnabhumi ranks higher in online poll 2007-10-18 13:37:00 The embattled management of Suvarnabhumi Airport have received some consolation from a reader poll by an independent online
travel magazine that voted it the world's fourth best airport. The top three finishers in order in the Smart Travel Asia poll were Hong Kong International Airport, Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International Airport in its Travel Poll 2007. The poll ranked Suvarnabhumi ahead of South Korea's Incheon International Airport, which last March was named the ''Best Airport Worldwide for 2006'' by the Geneva-based Airports Council International (ACI). Incheon was fifth in the Smart Travel Asia poll. Except for the inclusion of Suvarnabhumi, the Smart Travel Asia poll was consistent with the much more extensive survey released in August by UK-based Skytrax. That survey placed Hong Kong first on the list of top 10
Suriya must explain corruption allegations 2007-10-28 09:12:00 An Assets Scrutiny Committee (ASC) sub-committee probing alleged irregularities in an electrical power cable-laying project related to Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi international airport has ordered former transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit to provide more information by next Wednesday, according to sub-committee chairwoman Jaruvan Maintaka. Khunying Jaruvan said the deadline was set after Mr. Suriya failed to appear before the sub-committee on Thursday (Oct 25) to defend himself regarding charges of alleged corruption in connection with the project. Instead, the former transport minister assigned his personal secretary to carry a letter to the sub-committee saying that he would be willing to testify, but asked to postpone his appearance for 10 days, said Jaruvan. Rejecting the longer postponement, the sub-committee agreed to delay the hearing only until Wednesday (Oct 31), but if Mr. Suriya fails to report at that time the sub-committee would interpret his action as indicating n Read more:explain
Thai airport 'faces bird threat' 2007-11-04 10:28:00 Flocks of birds are creating a safety threat
at an airport
in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, local reports say. Large birds can be sucked into the engines of aircraft on take-off Birds have been involved in 48 minor collisions with planes at Suvarnabhumi airport, according to the Bangkok Post. Thousands of birds are said to be attracted by drainage canals around the runways and food on nearby farms. Earlier this month pilots' groups expressed concern that a major accident could happen if a large bird was caught in the engines of a plane on take-off. Abundant food Airports of Thailand (AoT), which runs Suvarnabhumi, monitored the runways after pilots voiced their fears. The organisation found that the most serious threat came from open-billed storks, which gather in flocks of up to 700 and can grow to around 80cm (31.5in) in length. They also found that the large fish ponds and tall trees at a temple 6km (3.7 miles) away were providing additional food, shelter and bree Read more:faces
Bangkok needs second airport according to Transport Minister 2007-11-11 12:48:00 Thailand’s Transport Ministry has put their backing behind allowing Don Mueang Airport to operate international flights before the completion of a feasibility study due to increasing congestion at Suvarnabhumi Airport.Transport Minister
, Theera Haocharoen said the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) study would only be completed after seven months at the earliest which would prove too late after Suvarnabhumi is already approaching its full capacity of 45 million passengers a year."This issue should be cleared before my term as transport minister comes to an end," he said.The operator of both airport
s, AOT is in the process of finalising guidelines to resume operations at Don Mueang and plans to meet with international airlines on November 26 to discuss the move. Several airlines have reportedly voiced their opposition to the move, saying dual airports would only be efficient with good transport links.Next year an Airport Rail Link running from Makkasan to Suvarnabhumi s Read more:Bangkok
Government halts plan for 65 new airliners 2007-11-21 20:45:00 Thai Airways International's plan to buy 65 new aircraft at a cost of 400 billion baht might have to be passed on to the next government for consideration due to several unclear details. Transport Minister Adm Theera Haocharoen said some issues remained vague and needed clarification. Thai Airways' board chairman and air force commander ACM Chalit Phukphasuk endorsed the plan to buy the planes on Saturday. The 10-year plan starts next year. The national carrier is waiting for comments from related agencies, including the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) and the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, on its rationale and investment worthiness. A ministerial source said marketing, projection and operation targets must be clearly set out before determining the types and numbers of new aircraft purchased. Issues which must be worked out in more detail include growth projection of the Asian market, particularly China and India, and market segmentation. Read more:Government
Thai Cargo sets up perishables distribution centre in Europe 2007-11-21 20:42:00 The Operations Centre Building in Thai Airways International Suvarnabhumi Airport has signed a deal to set up a Thai perishables distribution
centre in Germany this week. The joint venture will enable Thai agricultural products to enter Europe
and South East Europe, with a framework yet to be negotiated to reflect the objectives of both groups. The centre based to be in Munich Airport was secured when managing director of Thai Airways International Cargo and Mail Commercial, Vorapravat Suebsaeng; Chairman of Thai AirFreight Forwarders Association (TAFA), Kovit Thanyarattakul; Chief Operating Officer Munich International Airport, Peter Trautmann; and CEO and President, Cargogate Flughafen Muenchen.Roger Scheifele all entered into and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As a result, it is anticipated that Munich international airport will become the main gateway for the cargo shipment of agricultural products with the business helping to support and serve
Airport-area residents seek halt to flights 2007-11-21 20:39:00 Residents affected by noise pollution around Suvarnabhumi airport filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court, asking it to ban air traffic at the airport between 10pm and 5am. About 50 residents
went to the court on Wednesday morning, saying that the period should be their rest time. Chaisak Angsuwan, director-general of the Aviation Department, admitted that Thai economics especially aviation business will be greatly affected if the court grants the residents emergency protection and bans the air traffic between the time. Airport of Thailand (AOT) chief executive Chana U-sathaporn said he was worried.. The matter will be brought into a board meeting on Thursday for urgent discussion. Air Marshal Chana insisted AOT is not neglecting the complaints of residents, adding that it is willing to pay them compensation if new studies show they should have higher payment. He said AOT has set aside a budget of about 3 to 4 billion baht or so to cover the compensation cost.News from : http://ww Read more:flights
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport campaign to become a top ten airport 2007-11-18 22:16:00 The Airports of Thailand
Public Company Limited (AOT) announced its intention to make Suvarnabhumi a serious contender in the "Airport of the World 2009' contest. These comments were conveyed by AOT at the recent Incentive, Travel & Convention, Meetings Asia (IT & CMA) show held in Bangkok, Thailand. AOT hopes to enter Suvarnabhumi Airport into the Airport Council International's (ACI) 2009 global contest. Deputy General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport and flying officer, Narongchai Tanadchangsaeng believes that Suvarnabhumi has the capacity to handle 45 million passengers a year and to increase this to 54 million in the future. The airport is in the process of completing 700 evaluation surveys which is one part of joining the ACI's Airport Service Quality program. Six main strategies have been drawn up by a working committee to oversee the campaign for Suvarnabhumi to become a top ten airport. The first one is to improve securit
Thailand Airports profits not so high 2007-12-04 08:42:00 The latest profit report for the Airports
of Thailand
(AOT) shows that fiscal year 2006/07 wasn’t as good as the last, with 90% fall in profit largely due to depreciation and massive maintenance costs.Profit for the year ending on the 30th of September, 2007 came in at THB1.09 billion (USD33 million) sharply down when compared to the same period ending in 2006 which achieved THB10.5 billion.This lukewarm result came even though AOT recorded a 20% surge in revenue profits
, which were boosted from charging airlines more in airport fees.But any gains made in that area where negated due to costs lifting by a whopping 91%.According to a statement made by AOT, this was largely attributed to depreciation and maintenance at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.News of the smaller profit saw AOT shares fall by 0.86% on close of trading on the day of the announcement.
Court refuses night flight ban at Suvarnabhumi airport 2007-12-04 08:41:00 BANGKOK, Nov 30 (TNA) - The Central Administrative Court
has rejected a petition lodged by people around Suvarnabhumi international airport
to prohibit night-time flights which they claimed generated noise pollution in the neighborhood. The Central Administrative Court turned down the petition lodged by 359 residents who desperately cited noise pollution caused by landings and take-offs of airliners. They were calling for the termination of 166 flights,mostly international, scheduled between 10 pm and 5 am daily. However, the court ruled the international flights at Suvarnabhumi airport could not be called off at the expense of passenger inconveniences and Thailand's credibility in the eyes of foreigners visiting the country daily. International flights were scheduled six months in advance by a world aviation body in Canada in order to accommodate bookings and f
Theera reluctant to use Don Mueang 2007-12-04 08:39:00 Despite calls for more flights to use the old airport, Transport Minister Theera Haocharoen and his deputy are reluctant to use Don Mueang and have advised the Airports of Thailand (AoT) to make better use of Suvarnabhumi.The AoT board on Saturday decided to use Don Mueang for both local and international flights so the AoT would not be faced with the immediate and costly expansion of the congested Suvarnabhumi. Adm Theera said the plan needed careful consideration, and should take into account the national interests and the promotion of Suvarnabhumi airport as a regional transport hub. The minister believes good management alone can increase the capacity of Suvarnabhumi from 45 million to 50 million passengers annually. Deputy Minister Sansern Wongcha-um said the AoT needed to review its plans and look at the views of airlines, technical aviation limitations and make a clear expansion plan for Suvarnabhumi. According to Mr Sansern, airlines would be inconvenienced if their connecting
Innovative PPP 2007-12-02 06:06:00 The People Power party have demonstrated remarkable lateral problem-solving abilities with their advert in the Bangkok Post. They are trumpeting a Cheap Housing project on the outskirts of Bangkok near a train station whose line connects to the heart of Bangkok.I am both surprised and delighted to hear that the rail link to Suvarnabhumi will be completed soon after the election and that a settlement agreeable to all parties will be reached with the residents, allowing the new tenants access to the unwanted property under the flight path.This is truly an innovative solution, with the potential to diffuse accelerating populist costs. Read more:Innovative
Prachai wants to scrap airport expressway 2007-12-02 06:05:00 Matchimathipataya party leader Prachai Leophairatana on Saturday went to meet residents of Onnuj Road area in eastern Bangkok, promising them that in the event he becomes prime minister, he will scrap a planned expressway that will be built in the area. Mr Prachai received a warm welcome, as residents there are concerned about that the M1 expressway, which connects with the Suvarnabhumi airport
, will be built in the area. He ensured them that the project will be scrapped if he wins the premiership. He is scheduled to meet residents of nearby Bang Na district later this evening. Read more:wants
AoT profits plummet 90% 2007-12-02 06:04:00 Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) saw its net profit for the financial year to Sept 30 nosedive 90% year-on-year to 1.09 billion baht, the lowest in five years, due mainly to the negative effects of Suvarnabhumi Airport.The 70% state-owned airport monopoly blamed the poor performance on a huge increase in depreciation costs, a jump in interest payments, and unrecognised concession fees from the duty-free operator King Power.''These three items, costing AoT more than 11 billion baht together, are largely key contributors (to the fall in profit),'' AoT senior executive vice-president Kulya Pakakrong said yesterday.Depreciation and amortisation in the period from October 2006 to September 2007 shot up 454.23% to 6.35 billion baht, as expenses related to Suvarnabhumi started to appear on the balance sheets.Bangkok's new international airport opened on Sept 28, 2006, at the very end of AoT's last financial year.An interest expense of 2.39 billion baht was paid in the past year for loans Read more:profits
, plummet
Court refuses to bar Suvarnabhumi night flights 2007-12-02 06:03:00 The Supreme Administrative Court
refused a demand by Suvarnabhumi airport residents to ground all flights
at night to give them a respite from the noise. The court sympathised but said it has no authority to suspend the night flights, as such a decision would pose major problems to global airlines and will cause economic damage. The decision followed the demand by 359 residents who wanted domestic and international flights at Suvarnabhumi airport grounded from 10pm to 5am so they can get a proper night's sleep.
Airport-area residents seek halt to flights 2007-12-06 10:03:00 Residents affected by noise pollution around Suvarnabhumi airport filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court, asking it to ban air traffic at the airport between 10pm and 5am. About 50 residents
went to the court on Wednesday morning, saying that the period should be their rest time. Chaisak Angsuwan, director-general of the Aviation Department, admitted that Thai economics especially aviation business will be greatly affected if the court grants the residents emergency protection and bans the air traffic between the time. Airport of Thailand (AOT) chief executive Chana U-sathaporn said he was worried.. The matter will be brought into a board meeting on Thursday for urgent discussion. Air Marshal Chana insisted AOT is not neglecting the complaints of residents, adding that it is willing to pay them compensation if new studies show they should have higher payment. He said AOT has set aside a budget of about 3 to 4 billion baht or so to cover the compensation cost. Read more:flights
The airport debate 2007-12-06 09:52:00 I can understand Thai Airways International's refusal to return to Don Mueang. Their investment at Suvarnabhumi is heavy. On the other hand, I can understand that a split between domestic and international flights is highly impractical for travellers.I also realise that many travellers would love to use Don Mueang again. I have used Suvarnabhumi once and all I can say is that it is hugely impractical in all respects. Parking is far away, walking distances in the building are enormous, architecture is cold and the long concrete corridor near the gates is claustrophobia-inducing. Reminds me of a bomb shelter.As Suvarnabhumi is doomed to be a white elephant, it would be a smart move to return all passenger operations to an updated and improved Don Mueang and convert Suvarnabhumi to a cargo-only airport
. This would be a very logical solution as the Eastern Seaboard is not only highly industrialised, but is also home to Thailand's largest deep-sea port not far away.W STREULI ----------
PM visits local market in Cambodia 2008-03-04 00:17:04 Prime minister Samak Sundaravej asked for some time alone this morning, on his second and final day of an official visit to Cambodia
. Mr Samak,a keen chef and culinary expert, reportedly nipped off to a local market in Phnom Penh to observe the atmosphere there. According to a local paper, the Thai premier spend over an hour at the market before returning to his hotel. On Monday, he met with Cambodian leader Hun Sen to discuss bilateral issues, including Thai assistance to Cambodia in the constructin of transportation routes in the future. Mr Samak is due back in Thailand on Thai Airways International flight TG 697 expected to land at Suvarnabhumi airport at 11a.m.
Safe and secure? 2008-03-04 00:16:32 Security for the former prime minister is tight and he is guarded around the clock amid fears for his safety, reports Surasak Tumcharoen. Thaksin Shinawatra and his son, Panthongtae, were escorted by bodyguards and close aides to the Supreme Court, where the former prime minister heard corruption charges in connection with the Ratchadaphisek land deal on Feb 28. One of the reasons deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave for deciding to return home after 17 months of self-imposed exile was homesickness. He said on the day
Thai FM denies rumor about former premier Thaksin's immediate return 2008-02-14 04:12:41 BANGKOK, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama on Thursday denied rumors that ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to return to Thailand on Valentine's Day. "From what I know, he will not return today," Noppadon, former chief legal adviser of Thaksin and his family said in a radio program. However, he did not elaborate Thaksin's exact schedule for return to Thailand. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee also denied the rumor. The former government spokesman of Thaksin government said the deposed prime minister has not contacted him about the return. Earlier, local newspapers reported Thaksin, who was ousted during a military coup in 2006, is currently in Singapore and will take a morning flight to Suva Read more:immediate
Saprang quits AoT board, others follow 2008-02-14 04:11:48 Saprang: `Under no pressure to quit' All but one member of the Airports of Thailand (AoT) board tendered their resignations yesterday, paving the way for the Samak government to appoint a new executive board. Fourteen members led by board chairman Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr requested that their resignation take effect today.Only AoT president Chana U-sathaporn remains as a board member and a general assembly of shareholders will be held on March 14 to select a new board.Gen Saprang insisted he had not been under pre
Spa experience @ swimming pool at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel 2008-02-14 04:09:43 The Vous Spa at Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
now offers a new experience
“Spa at Swimming Pool”, the outdoor pool located on the 2nd floor of west wing in magnificent view of skyline with its form surrounded by a lush tropical garden style and state-of-the-art pool bar service which make feeling like being at the resort. The Vous Spa is a luxurious originally urban spa from France, provides professional standard services along with the Decléor product. Vous Spa is located on the second floor of west wing, offering a wide huge of traditional Thai massages for your preference include body massage, body treatment relaxing with aroma therapy. There are 7 private rooms with individually a double bed, Jacuzzi and shower also in room. Open service daily 7.30am–midnight.
King Power back in business 2008-01-31 22:45:03 Chiang Rai _ The Civil Court has ordered Airports of Thailand (AoT) to let King Power International Group resume business at Suvarnabhumi pending a decision on their dispute. AoT earlier cancelled its contracts with King Power, the operator of duty-free shops and commercial areas at the airport, for alleged irregularities in the contracting process. The firm filed a counter lawsuit with the Civil Court and sought damages of 68 billion baht. The court's injunction, issued on Wednesday and released yesterday, said the firm must be allowed to operate until a ruling is made in their dispute. It also prohibited AoT and its executives from giving p
Travel businesses urge coalition to act 2008-01-31 07:39:02 Tourism operators called on the new coalition
government to address lingering problems that have harmed the sector relative to regional neighbours. Chanin Donavanik, the president of the Thai Hotels Association, said tourism operators hoped that the new tourism minister would be experienced in the industry, and would be able to address existing problems properly. "We're pinning hopes on the new government after having had a lot of problems in the past 15-16 months with the interim government. That's why we don't want to waste time anymore," he said. The new government should promote long-term, sustainable growth for the entire industry. Big- Read more:Travel
, businesses
Suvarnabhumi must be fixed 2008-01-31 07:36:43 The incoming government has a lot on its plate, and a lot of special-interest groups pushing their pet projects. But for a number of good reasons, Prime Minister-designate Samak Sundaravej and his cabinet-in-waiting need to put an urgent item on their primary to-do list.The problems at Suvarnabhumi airport are beginning to unravel. The traveling public seem to be at risk, the airport employees are unhappy, and the taxpayer is uninformed, puzzled about how this most high-level status symbol has gone so wrong. After 15 months of periodic reports of carelessness, incompetence and possibly worse, the news just keeps getting worse. Last week, a Burmese refugee somehow walked into the heavily restricted, supposedly guarded areas where the jetliners park. Yesterday, reporters of this newspaper de
High-flying radials 2008-01-17 21:45:11 With Saraburi being home to one of only three Michelin aircraft-tyre plants in the world, we decided to ask a senior executive about the Kingdom's place in the firm's global sales strategy and learn some facts about an SUV radial looking like a children's toy Welcome to the world of the aircraft tyre. If it's the in-trend Airbus A380, which clipped a wing tip at Suvarnabhumi last September, then we're talking some staggering specs. The tyres for this massive airliner have a diameter of 54 inches; the largest ones we in Motoring have ever encountered are the 32- to 3
Six groups to blame for King Power contract 2008-01-13 23:41:02 AoT investigation uncovers irregularities Airports of Thailand's (AoT) investigation committee has found six groups of people were involved in irregularities in the awarding of a contract
to King Power Suvarnabhumi Co to run commercial space at Suvarnabhumi airport. The investigation team has confirmed that King Power Suvarnabhumi, a firm under King Power International Group, acquired the commercial space contract from AoT without undergoing scrutiny required under the Public-Private Joint Venture Act. The law requires in-depth scrutiny of every state project worth one billion baht or more. AoT board spokesman Chirmsak Pinthong said AoT will inform the company in writing that the contract is
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