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Suvarnabhumi Airport resolved delayed luggage’s problems.

October 8th, 2006

Mr. Somchai Swasdipol, Director of Suvarnabhumi Airport, spoke on the problem of delayed luggage involving more than 6,000 pieces of luggage, and revealed that all problems were settled within that day.

He said the baggage delay was caused by an obstructed conveyor belt in the luggage claiming system. This resulted in the delay of about 6,722 pieces of luggage, 760 of which belonged to Thai Airways.

Initially, the airport used a back up plan called “For Backpack”. This method involve marking the luggage’s final destination since the luggage was weighted at check-in. As for now, the plan had resolved all delayed problems.


King Power Duty Free may cut shop size at airport

October 6th, 2006

Duty free shop giant King Power has agreed to remove part of its shop at Suvarnabhumi airport if today’s inspection shows it blocks arriving passengers.

Chief executive officer of King Power Group Vichai Raksriaksorn said the removal would not be a ”serious issue” to his company but cautioned that careful consideration should be made before taking any decision.

Company executives and Suvarnabhumi airport general manager Somchai Sawasdeepon will today take a closer look at the troubled spot to jointly find a solution, which should range from a small adjustment to the removal of part of the shop.


Le Meridien announced to manage brand new Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, Thailand

October 6th, 2006

Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa will be one of the first international upscale properties to be located proximate to the new airport of Bangkok.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc’s global hotel brand Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, continues to expand its presence in Asia Pacific with the signing of Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, Thailand.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Summit Windmill Golf Club Co., Limited announced the agreement today to manage this brand new resort in Samut Prakan, just south east of Bangkok and approximately 3 miles from the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport of Bangkok, Thailand ( which opens in late September 2006 ).


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