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46 Diplomats confident in Suvarnabhumi Airport’s capability

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

Diplomats from 46 countries are confident in Suvarnabhumi Airport’s capability and believe it will open on September 28th.

Representatives from 46 Bangkok-based embassies and consulates toured Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday as part of an effort to acclimate diplomats with the new facility.

The delegation paid special attention to the V.I.P rooms as these would be used to accomodate visits by each country’s leader.

Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafstrom said he was amazed by the airport, and confident that once it opens more Swedish investors and tourists would come to Thailand.

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Jobs accelerating in communities neighbouring Suvarnabhumi

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

More jobs and higher salaries for local people is raising living standards in communities near Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Household incomes are rising due to job opportunities at the new airport, despite whatever downside might be present in living near the airport.

Vichian Nokyu, a Pracha Ruamjai community leader in Lad Krabang district, said many members of his community will be able to afford better lives for their families with hundreds of new job openings at
the new airport.

Pracha Ruamjai is 3.5 km to the north of Suvarnabhumi Airport and is home to about 1,500 people.

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Bangkok Airways early move to Suvarnabhumi, September 21, 2006

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Bangkok Airways announced it would take off at the Suvarnabhumi Airport from September 21st onwards. A week prior to the official opening of the mega airport due on September 28th.

Bangkok AirwaysThis premier phase of the Boutique Airline’s operation will include flights to and from Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Samui, Jinghong (Xixuangbanna), and Shenzhen.

In line with such event, the airline is introducing special return fares from Suvarnabhumi to Jinghong (Xixuangbanna) at 6,000 Baht; to Shenzhen at 6,000 Baht; and to Samui at 4,000 Baht. However, fares to Sukhothai and Chiang Mai remain as normal market fares.

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