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TOT banks on Suvarnabhumi connectivity

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

TOT Plc. expects a solid financial windfall from its telephone and internet services at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

“TOT has invested 100 million baht in setting up a communications system at the new airport and we are confident that we will see a full return on investment within three years,” said Somphon Chanprasert, TOT senior executive vice president.

He added that the state enterprise’s internet and international calling services will be ready for Suvarnabhumi Airport’s opening on Thursday, September 28.

“In case of an emergency, we have an uninterruptible power supply and two fiber optic networks as back up,” said Somphon.




Thai Airways informs the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport to Korean citizens

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

General Manager of Thai Airways International, Korean Branch Mr. Sutsawet Sawetsophon stated that he has created understanding with Korean citizens over the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Mr. Sutsawet disclosed that Korean people have been informed about the opening of new airport on the 28th of September and they would have to switch from Don Muang airport to the new airport from 03.00 hrs of 28th September onwards.

He added that Incheon airport in Korea has been rated one of the top three airport in Asia but he believes Suvarnabhumi airport will overcome competitors soon.




CDRM to inspect Suvarnabhumi readiness

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

The Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) will inspect Suvarnabhumi Airport before it opens on Thursday.

“The CDRM wants to make sure that everything is ready for the first day of full commercial service,” Lt Gen Phalangkoon Klaharn, CDRM spokesman, said after a meeting with Ministry of Transport and Airports of Thailand Plc. (AoT) officials.

At the meeting, CDRM representatives were briefed on the airport’s readiness and were assured it would open on time.

To help expedite the move from Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) to Suvarnabhumi and to ensure efficiency, the council has assigned 800 soldiers to be on standby starting opening day Thursday, Sept 28.




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