Suvarnabhumi Airport

Pattaya Times Editor’s Note: Many embassies in Bangkok are sending this type of message as the US notice below to citizens from those countries who are known to live in Thailand. It is very important to register with your own embassy so you can receive email updates and any warnings as natural disasters or political turmoil develop in Thailand. It is widely reported that the "Bangkok Airport is flooded and closed" in the international media. This applies only to the old Don Muang airport which operates some domestic flights and cargo flights. However, at the time of this writing, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's main international airport and a critical ASEAN hub for connecting flights is operating on schedule with no delays, cancellations or flood-related problems except a shortage of taxis.

The government has decided to use both Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi Airports, announced Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij.

The long-delayed Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, will start providing free service to the public from this December 5 which coincides with the birthday celebrations of His Majesty the King, said State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Governor Yuthana Tupcharoen.

Test runs for the Airport Rail Link is now up and running and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is giving away free tickets.

Faced by a number of negative reports appearing in international media about malpractice problems and scams taking place at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday ordered airport officials to resolve the problems and restore confidence among foreign tourists.