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Thailand’s visa-free entry rules tighten
Saturday, September 16th, 2006The days of foreign visitors doing endless “border runs” in order to live – and often work – in Thailand are over, the Immigration Police announced yesterday.
The Kingdom will tighten its immigration rules for tourists who exploit visa-free regulations, starting from the end of the month.
The move will affect tens of thousands of visitors from 41 countries who have been allowed to stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa – often for many months or years.
The 41 visa-exempt countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the United States.
Thai Air starting first flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport today
Friday, September 15th, 2006Thai Airways International (THAI) is ready to begin commercial operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport on this Friday (September 15, 2006).
“Everything is now ready to serve passengers,” said Mano Sapayanon, Director of THAI’s Ground Services Support Department.
The first commercial flight out of the new airport will be TG 8860, a Boeing 737-400, from Bangkok to Phitsanulok at 6.30 AM.
On Saturday, some of THAI’s flights between the capital and Chiangmai and Ubon Ratchathani will also begin operating at Suvarnabhumi. Passengers are advised to check their tickets in advance and plan accordingly.
JAL to add flight after Suvarnabhumi Airport opens
Friday, September 15th, 2006Japan Airlines (JAL) will add one more daily flight between Bangkok and Tokyo after Suvarnabhumi Airport opens on September 28.
“Many people want to use Thailand as a transit point to a third country, but Bangkok International Airport [Don Muang] is too crowded and the number of flights to Bangkok is limited,” said Seigi Iwasaki, JAL regional manager.
“The new airport will encourage more people to stop over at Bangkok.”
He also voiced confidence in the airport’s security system, but is slightly concerned about the first-class passenger lounge with decorating yet to be complete.
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