Tag: AoT
AOT to develop six airports to accommodate tourism sector
BANGKOK - The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced its plan to urgently develop six of Thailand’s main international airports to accommodate the growing...
Airports of Thailand start using APPS to ensure safety
BANGKOK –Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is now using a new system to monitor passenger profiles in advance, in a bid to...
Sky lanterns discouraged during Loy Krathong
BANGKOK - The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has called on the public not to use sky lanterns during festival this year. Those who need...
Bangkok airport has served 52.4m passengers in past year
BANGKOK – Tourists inbound to Suvarnabhumi Airport has increased by 12.66% on a yearly average, with renovation and extension projects set to enhance the...
Phuket Airport positions as gateway to Andaman
BANGKOK, 9 October 2015 – Phuket International Airport celebrates 27th anniversary this year, pushing forward all developments to become the gateway to the Andaman,...
Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports certified for business continuity management
BANGKOK, 29 September 2015 – Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport have received the business continuity management certification under the ISO 22301:2012 standard as...
Air travelers flock to Thailand for Songkran celebrations
At least 2.69 million tourists are expected to arrive in Thailand on 16,000 flights during the water-splashing Songkran festival, according to the Airports...
Suvarnabhumi airport will remain dry through rainy season
BANGKOK, 10 September 2012 - Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Somchai Sawasdipol is confident that Suvarnabhumi International Airport and communities nearby will not be...
Eastern runway will be closed for maintenance at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK 7 June 2012 - Suvarnahumi Airport will be temporarily closing down its eastern runway for a period of 60 days for maintenance....
Auto Gates are being installed to keep the lines short at...
BANGKOK, 29 March 2012 -Following the recent complaints over the endless lines of passengers waiting to be processed at the immigration, Suvarnabhumi Airport...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...