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AoT to take legal action against King Power 2007-07-05 22:07:00 Group 'fails to meet all safety requirements' Airports of Thailand (AoT) board will take legal
action against
King Power Duty Free and King Power Suvarnabhumi Co for failing to relocate shops which block fire exits at Suvarnabhumi airport. AoT board member and spokesman Chirmsak Pinthong said after the board meeting chaired by Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr yesterday that the board has asked AoT to take legal action against King Power group in order to remove those King Power outlets as soon as possible. The board had told King Power group twice to remove outlets blocking fire exits, he said. The 30-day deadline had now passed. The group had relocated some outlets but failed to meet all AoT safety requirements, despite a warning letter issued by the agency. Mr Chirmsak said the AoT could not compromise its safety requirements, nor allow the group to defer relocat
Upgrade Suvarnabhumi security: ICAO 2007-07-01 20:58:00 After inspecting Bangkok's world-class Suvarnabhumi international airport for 10 days, officials of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have recommended that the security
system at the airport opened last year to great fanfare should be upgraded.Chaisak Angkasuwan, director-general of Thailand's Aviation Department, said ICAO officials arrived in Thailand on June 17 and inspected security systems at Suvarnabhumi airport as well as at other airports in Thailand.The ICAO officials recommended that the security system provided at Suvarnabhumi airport is scattered and should be centralised. Airports of Thailand (AoT) officials must also be strict on checking identification cards of people entering or leaving the airport, according to Mr. Chaisak.Also, ICAO officials proposed that officials of the Aviation Department be empowered to both close areas inside any airport and suspend flights which they consider might cause danger to passengers, he said.They also advised that
New Bangkok International Airport to use RFID for logistics management 2007-06-20 21:12:00 Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport, the newest and largest airport in Southeast Asia, has selected Intermec to supply an RFID and barcode system for the airport's Cargo Free Zone. The airport, which is the central air traffic hub for Southeast Asia, features an NBIA Cargo Free Zone IT project, which has some of the most up-to-date technology and services in the region, including its RFID Customs Free Zone management system. RFID will be used to track incoming and outgoing goods in the cargo warehouse and terminal. New BangkokInternational
Airport Selects Intermec RFID System to Boost National Transport and Logistics Capacity EVERETT, Wash., Jun 18, 2007-- Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport, the newest and largest airport in Southeast Asia, has selected Intermec (NYSE: IN), the leading RFID and supply chain technology vendor, to supply an RFID and barcode system for the airport's Cargo Free Zone. Suvarnabhumi Airport, the central air traffic hub for Southeast Asia, features an NBI Read more:International Airport
Ripping Suvarnabhumi 2007-06-20 21:11:00 Thai Airways International president Apinan Sumanseni has touched off a major controversy with "dangerous" criticism of Suvarnabhumi Airport for failing to live up to its potential as a regional cargo and tourism hub.At a recent session of the National Legislative Assembly's Transport Committee, the president said that the new airport had only benefited airlines, while failing to help the Thai people.The subcommittee, which is chaired by Adm Banawit Kengrian, was also surprised when Apinan Sumanseni remarked that the airport's customs free zones had been a failure.Mr Apinan's comments were criticised by subcommittee members, including veteran aviation expert Chusak Bhachaiyud, who is the former senior vice-president for the technical department at THAI.Mr Chusak questioned the THAI president's understanding and attitude on the role of the airport in contributing to national development."It is extremely dangerous if the chief executive of our national carrier subscribes to such an u
Airport to make final scanner payment 2007-06-15 01:21:00 The American seller threatened to suspend services at Suvarnabhumi airport and inform US airlines and security agencies unless the takeover certificate ordering payment was issued.Airports of Thailand (AoT) has agreed to facilitate the final payment to bomb scanner supplier GE InVision after receiving a warning letter from the US embassy with the threat.Acting AoT president Kulya Pakakrong said the board decided on Thursday to issue the takeover certificate (TOC) to GE InVision right away, without waiting for the investigation by the Assets Scrutiny Committee (ASC) into reports the purchase of the luggage scanners was tainted by bribery and price inflation.The ASC has not replied to the AoT inquiry about the progress in the investigation, she said.The procurement committee of AoT proposed that the ASC investigation and the TOC issue should not be linked.GE InVision earlier sought the TOC, which it will present to get the final payment for the scanners from ITO Joint Venture, AoT's con
Thailand's New Security Measures for Hand-Carry Luggage 2007-06-15 01:17:00 Thailand has implemented new aviation security measures for hand-carry bag on all flights departing Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from 1 June 2007. These measures also apply to passengers making transit/transfer connections in Bangkok. The following restrictions will apply:Liquids, Aerosols and Gels must be in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each. Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in containers larger than 100ml will not be accepted even if the container is partially filled.Containers must be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1-litre. These containers must fit comfortably within the transparent re-sealable plastic bag, which must be completely closed.Only one transparent re-sealable plastic bag will be permitted per passenger and must be presented separately for inspection at the security screening point.Exemptions apply to medications, baby food and special dietary items in Liquids, Aerosols and Gels form. These Read more:Thailand
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Suvarnabhumi's neighbours fight noise pollution 2007-05-15 11:41:00 Thousands of residents suffering the effects of noise pollution created by Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday gathered at the airport demanding Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont show up and provide urgent assistance.Dressed in black, the protesters blocked gates 2-4 of the passenger terminal and vowed not to disperse until the premier arrived to talk to them. Prachob Muangin, leader of the protesters, said the residents wanted Surayud to determine compensation for their properties, which the Airports of Thailand (AOT) has to buy from them.A Cabinet resolution on November 21 last year ordered the AOT to compensate or buy the properties of people living close to the airport due to noise pollution. However, the residents and the AOT have not been able to agree on the level of compensation as the residents have sought amounts that would enable them to buy new properties in other areas, while the AOT has tried to bargain down the price.Surayud declined to meet the protesters, saying he had assig Read more:fight
Suvarnabhumi Airport 2007-05-03 14:23:00 a new international airport located 24 kilometres east of Bangkok, was due to be open on September 28, 2006. It replaces the old overloaded airport at Don Muang and accommodates all international and domestic flights to Bangkok.Suvarnabhumi AirportThe official opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok’s new international airport, on 28 September 2006, gives new impetus to the country’s quest to make Bangkok and Thailand the aviation hub of the region.Named 'Suvarnabhumi' (meaning 'Golden Land') by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand (Rama IX), the development of Suvarnabhumi Airport as the aviation hub of the region is of strategic importance to Thailand’s future and is a priority on the ‘national agenda’.During the initial phase of operation, the north section of the airport will accommodate 45 million passengers per year, 76 flights per hour and 3 million tons of cargo handling per year. After the final phase, this will rise to 100 million passengers a year.A
Suvarnabhumi Airport Quick Facts 2007-04-20 11:15:00 Official nameSuvarnabhumi Airport. The name Suvarnabhumi was chosen by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej which means "The Golden Land", specifically referring to the continental Indochina. "Golden Peninsula"or "Golden Land" is a traditional name for the Thailand-Cambodia-Laos-Burma region How is it pronounced"su-wan-na-poom" Airport CodeSuvarnabhumi Airport inherited its IATA airport code BKK from Bangkok Don Muang International Airport. In the interim period while both airports were operating (from September 15th to September 28th) Suvarnabhumi used the code NBK. LocationThe airport is located in Racha Thewa in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, 30 kilometers east of Bangkok. Hours of operation24 hours. Facilities 130 passport control checkpoints for arrivals, 72 for departures.26 customs control checkpoints for arrivals, 8 for departures.22 baggage conveyor belts.360 check-in counters. There are 100 additional counters for passengers without luggage.107 moving walkways.102 Read more:Quick
Suvarnabhumi Airport Passenger Terminal Building 2007-04-20 11:11:00 The Suvarnabhumi Airport Passenger
Terminal Building
has 10 Entrances, 2 Service Roads, �Inner Curb�, �Outer Curb�, 7 Floors/Levels, and 7 Adjoining Concourses (A to G). Passenger Terminal Building Description: 1st Floor / Level 1 : Arrival Lobby for Group Tours & Airline Crew Pick Up. (Airline Offices) 2nd Floor / Level 2 : Arrival Hall, Arrival Passport Control & Customs, Baggage Claim, Transport & Hotel Counters and Transfer Counters. (Arrival/Boarding Gates & Transfer Counters.) 3rd Floor / Level 3 : Access to/from carpark, shops & restaurants. (Airline Lounges) 4th Floor / Level 4 : Departure Hall, Departure Passport Control & VAT Refunds. (Duty Free Shops) 5th Floor / Level 5 : Star Alliance Airline Offices. 6th Floor / Level 6 : Restaurants. 7th Floor / Level 7 : Observation Deck. Public Transport Services at Suvarnabhumi Airport 1. Ground level / 1st floor Main Terminal Building (MTB). Shuttle bus (ordinary) - inner curbAi
Airport Fees 2007-04-20 11:08:00 “Suvarnabhumi Airport Fees Announcement” Airport Of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) would like to announce AOT’s board meeting resolution on the matter as follows. Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for international flights will be increased from Baht 500 to Baht 700, and for domestic flights from Baht 50 to Baht 100, effective as of February 1, 2007.Landing and Parking fees will be increased by 15% as of April 1, 2007, a 6-month delay, to support airlines, ensure the best service for aircraft and attract more airlines to Suvarnabhumi Airport.Resource : Suvarnabhmi Airport Thailand
Suvarnabhumi Call Center 2007-04-20 11:06:00 A Call Centre has been set up to answer people’s queries regarding Suvarnabhumi airport and a switchover from Don Muang airport. Calls can be made to the centre at (+66) 021321888 between 8am-5pm on weekdays. However, from Friday, the service will be available around the clock. Some airlines will start flying into Suvarnabhumi from Sept 15. During the transition, passengers should be informed by their respective airlines as to which airport the flight will take off from. Passengers should look for an airport code on their tickets. “If it says NBK, it denotes a flight departure from Suvarnabhumi or BKK for Don Muang. All tickets with flights leaving from Sept 28 onward will be coded NBK“ From Friday 15 September, 2006, some scheduled domestic flights will operate out of Suvarnabhumi. A number of Thai Airways flights from Bangkok to Phitsanulok, Ubon Ratchathani and Chiang Mai will originate from the new airport. Jetstar Asia of Singapore will make three daily landings at Suvarnabh Read more:Center
Airports of Thailand terminated King Power Duty Free’s contracts 2007-04-20 10:31:00 Airports of Thailand
Plc (AOT)’s board of directors resolved on Thursday (April 19, 2007) to call a new bidding for operators of duty-free shops at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, indicating an eventual end in its contracts with King Power International.The board also agreed to have all tenants at the airport to negotiate for new contracts with AOT individually. Previously King Power had secured the concession for commercial area management.AOT, which runs the Suvarnabhumi Airport, had nullified its deals with King Power on advice from the Council of State, arguing that King Power had violated the Public-Private Joint Venture Act.Resource : Suvarnabhmi Airport Thailand Read more:Airports
Glomac asked to build warehouses in Thailand 2007-07-09 22:39:00 Property developer Glomac Bhd has received offers from several multinational companies (MNCs) involved in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors to build more warehouse and distribution centres in Thailand
. Group managing director Datuk Fateh Iskandar Tan Sri Mansor said the offers came in the wake of the successful completion of the RM110 million warehouse near the Bangna-Trad highway in the Samutprakarn province here.“The logistics and distribution businesses are picking up in Thailand, especially those near the Suvarnabhumi Airport. Several MNCs we met have asked us whether we can build such facilities for them,” he said after the opening of the warehouse here today.Also present were the deputy governor of Samutprakarn province, Kamtorn Tavornsatit, Glomac group executive chairman and chief executive officer Tan Sri Mansor Fateh Din and WHA Glomac Alliance chairman Somyos Anantaprayoon.The 55,000 sq m warehouse was built by WHA Glomac Alliance, which is 49 per cent owned by
Infrastructure seen halting India's aviation boom 2007-07-09 22:36:00 India may be among the most happening places in the global aviation
field, but its poor airport infrastructure is a major cause of concern and even threatens to retard the robust growth in the sector, international experts say. With some 400 new aircraft set to join the fleet of Indian carriers at an estimated cost of $80 billion and potential annual passenger traffic set to soar to 180 million over the next few years from the present 50 million, experts say the whole system can crumble if attention is not paid to improving airport infrastructure. "India is going through a huge change in the aviation market. But it also has a challenging path ahead," said Jaan Albrecht, chief executive of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance with 17 carriers as members. "For the kind of investment airlines in India are putting into buying aircraft, simulators and other associated areas, the government must ensure this money is matched by the airport infrastructure," Albrecht Read more:Infrastructure
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Viva Suvarnabhumi 2007-07-08 10:21:00 When the Prime Minister of an immediate neighbour and one of the most important countries in the east arrived in Delhi, our newspapers were full of Gordon Brown assuming power in London and some even reported about how his wife will be different from Cherie Blair in her public appearances and behaviour. So much is the western fixation, nay a hangover of the colonial era. Thailand is not only a very significant strategic partner of India but has long been a cherished cultural and civilisational friend. Its Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont arrived in Delhi with a high-power political and business delegation this Tuesday. His visit marks an important milestone in bilateral relations and the Thai delegation will discuss what has been on India's wish list for long – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation (Bimstec), and the Mekong-Ganga Co-operation project – sub-regional groupings of which India and Tha
Politicians accused of seeking bribes 2007-07-06 11:49:00 FBI report identifies prominent figures in bomb-scanner scandalGraft busters have received a report from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that identifies prominent politicians who demanded bribes for the procurement of CTX 9000 bomb scanners for Suvarnabhumi Airport."The FBI outlined pertinent negotiations on the CTX deal and revealed the discovery of the US Justice Department to confirm Thai politicians were involved in the bribe demands," a source said.The FBI report was sent to an investigative panel appointed by the Assets Examination Committee (AEC) to uncover culprits in the CTX deal. It is being translated from English and will be used as prosecution evidence.The source said that in spite of the incriminating evidence supplied by the FBI, the panel was not expecting to conclude its report any time soon because of the difficulty in getting testimony from some witnesses.After months of searching, the panel only recently found the address of a Japanese man suspected of Read more:accused
Dispute with contractor delays revenue tracking plan 2007-07-11 22:40:00 The conflict between Airports of Thailand (AoT) and King Power is delaying the agency's plan to electronically trace the revenue of shops at Suvarnabhumi airport, which will enable the accurate sharing of income between the two parties. The problem was reported to Transport Minister Theera Haocharoen and his deputy Sansern Wongcha-um yesterday when they inspected the Airport Information Management System (Aims) at Suvarnabhumi. AoT had originally intended to connect Aims to the databases of all shops in the passenger terminal. The system would allow the airport to keep a record of the income of duty-free shops and other commercial operations, which would ensure that AoT receives its 15% share of any income as stipulated in the contract for commercial operations at the airport. However, according to an AoT source, the previous board chaired by Srisook Chandrangsu excluded the Aims connection requirement from King Power contracts. AoT later tried to convince King Power to sign up to the Read more:Dispute
Airport security still below par 2007-07-14 13:20:00 Six months after receiving low grades from international experts, Airports of Thailand (AoT) still can't make up its mind on how it should improve Suvarnabhumi airport's security
.AoT still says it is open to all possible options, and has taken no action to upgrade the problem.A highly-placed source at the AoT said the AoT board will meet yet again next Thursday and evaluate the performance of the Loxley-ICTS consortium, its contractor responsible for the security of Suvarnabhumi airport.Last Jan 6, AoT claimed it had "addressed" security problems, threatening the Loxley-ICTS team that it might terminate its contract. At that time, there were strong fears over airport security because of the New Year's bombing in Bangkok.Up to now, the consortium has failed to meet its contractual obligations. AoT has already given the consortium a chance to make improvements and the consortium's performance will be evaluated for the second time tomorrow.Previously, the consortium scored well in the
Board refuses to shorten contract 2007-07-26 20:55:00 The board of Airports of Thailand has rejected its management's proposal to shorten the Suvarnabhumi airport security service contract
with the Loxley-ICTS consortium, to avoid legal troubles. AOT board chairman Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr said after a board meeting yesterday that the board could not approve the management's proposal to halve the consortium's service contract to five years in response to its substandard security service, as the consortium has made it clear it disagreed with the plan. The board did not want a legal dispute as the consortium had acquired the contract legally, he said. Gen Saprang denied the board was protecting the contractor. He said the board was aware of the investment burden taken on by the consortium and would see to justice for both sides. But he insisted the security service provided by the consortiu Read more:Board
Airlines slam AoT for excessive fees 2007-08-07 11:59:00 Low landing fees but costly hidden charges The dispute between airlines and the Thai airport monopoly over airport users' fees has resurfaced as both sides remain steadfast in their arguments over rates. The Board of Airlines
' Representatives in Thailand (BAR), an industry group representing 64 international carriers, revived the debate last month when it alleged that the high charges at Suvarnabhumi Airport undermined Bangkok's bid to become Southeast Asia's aviation hub. Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Serirat Prasutanond insisted this week that its landing and parking fees were either below or close to those of other regional airports. Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) raised the landing and parking charges by 15% in April, much to the dismay
Suvarnabhumi vows to target luggage thieves 2007-08-21 11:42:00 Airport, airlines blame outsourced companies This special combination lock, recommended by the US Transportation Security Administration, can be opened by airport officials making random security checks of luggage. The officials have secured codes and tools to safely open and reclose the locks, without cutting them or damaging the bag. Suvarnabhumi airport is stepping up surveillance of luggage on conveyor belts _ not to look for explosive material, but to prevent bags from being opened and valuables stolen by staff, airport director Serirat Prasutanond said yesterday. Mr Serirat said security camera Read more:thieves
Thai Airways president vetoes plans to make Don Muang international 2007-09-26 11:30:00 Thai Airways
International has publicly opposed the idea that Bangkok's former Don Muang airport should be designated once more as an international airport to aid the traffic congestion at Suvarnabhumi international airport. The president of Thai Airways, Apinan Sumanaserani, has stated that Suvarnabhumi airport only experiences heavy traffic during peak periods. He went on further to assert that the airport is capable of catering up to 60-70 million passengers a year. Apinan also commented that reinstating Don Muang as an international airport would not change the amount of passengers arriving at Suvarnabhumi and would in fact increase costs for airline due to the number of passengers having to board their flights at Don Muang. His comments were made in response to claims that Suvarnabhumi airport welcomes a minimum of 45 million passengers per year, with the airport reaching full capacity. Apinan has urged authorities to consider the opinions of passengers Read more:plans
THAI opposes Don Muang as international airport 2007-09-23 10:51:00 Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. (THAI), the country's flag carrier, opposes the idea of reinstating Bangkok's former Don Muang airport
--now serving airliners for domestic routes -- as another international airport to ease traffic congestion at Suvarnabhumi international airport. THAI president Apinan Sumanaserani said Suvarnabhumi international airport -- which celebrates its first anniversary of commercial opening September 29 -- is busy during heavy traffic only. In fact, the airport could easily cater to some 60-70 million passengers annually without problems, he said. His comments were made after many suggestions were offered that not less than 45 million passengers would use Suvarnabhumi yearly and that the airport was now reaching full capacity so there is a need to make Don Muang another international airport to ease traffic congestion there. The number of passengers would remain unchanged even after redesignating Don Muang as an additional international airport w
An earful of AoT advice 2007-09-21 12:11:00 The three wind chimes don't work. Despite the "good" advice in the new manual produced by the Airports of Thailand (AoT), the set of chimes hanging at Somjai Panyanasonthi's house can only produce thin plaintive sounds that in no way block the thundering noise of aircraft flying over her roof every two minutes or so.Thanks to the creativity of the Environment Section at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the Pride of Thais, a new guidebook has been published and distributed to the residents living nearby. The Thai title can be roughly translated as "How to live with the airport happily." The cover shows a group of smiling men and women, boys and girls, holding hands against the background illustration of the multi-billion-baht airport. Despite her house being situated right next to the runway, and in arguably the loudest zone of the flight corridor, Mrs Somjai says she has not received the manual. (The AoT has not given even a pair of ear plugs to the ageing lady; there is no need t
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