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by Bas
Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: Health Issues
Topic: Stop Smoking?
Replies: 32
Views: 5309

Takiap,

Here is some info: http://www.thamkrabok.org/

Google for more

Your a brave man, good luck and keep us informed
by Bas
Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:18 am
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Learning to read Thai
Replies: 5
Views: 2312

Hello Fatty and others, Just back from a 4 week stay in soi 19. (äšѧ¡ÇÅ) Took the private lessons at home from the teacher you recommended. I had great result and it was fun to do. after only 11 hours of lessons (had in total about 19 hours) i was suprised to be able to read some Thai in t...
by Bas
Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Meteorological Department issued a new weather forecast
Replies: 12
Views: 1802

Meteorological Department issued a new weather forecast

The Meteorological Department has issued an announcement for members of the public to be aware of the current weather situation after many areas in Thailand have experienced heavy rains and flood problems. 1. The low pressure troughs in the central and eastern regions are moving down to the upper S...
by Bas
Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:08 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

AOT approves budgets for resolving problems at Suvarnabhumi Airport The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has approved a 215-million-baht budget for conducting research on the impacts from the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport. The meeting also allowed the CEO of AOT to draw emergency...
by Bas
Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Bangkok named Asia's favourite tourist destination
Replies: 0
Views: 475

Bangkok named Asia's favourite tourist destination

The city of Bangkok has been placed third in the World's Best Awards 2006, ranked as the world's third favourite city for tourism--after Italy's Florence and Rome, respectively. It's a repeat honour for Bangkok. The City of Angels copped the American award as Asia's best every year for the four prev...
by Bas
Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Suvarnabhumi gets passing grade in first week BOONSONG KOSITCHOTETHANA Suvarnabhumi Airport has received a passing grade in its first week of operation, but still has a long way to go before it can compete with world-class airports in Hong Kong and Singapore, international airline managers say. Man...
by Bas
Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

BECL cashes in on new airport traffic Daily volume rises by 20-30,000 trips CHAROEN KITTIKANYA Suvarnabhumi Airport has given Bangkok Expressway Plc (BECL) a boost with the sharp jump in the number of vehicles using its roads over the last eight days. A taxi heads toward Suvarnabhumi from Bang Na y...
by Bas
Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:38 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Suvarnabhumi can compete against Changi: Singapore airport chief Suvarnabhumi Airport could become a "formidable competitor" to the award-winning Changi Airport, according to the Singapore airport's managing director Foo Sek Min. He said Bangkok's new international airport was a "100...
by Bas
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Airport chief expects more foreign arrivals at year-end Airports of Thailand’s President Chotisak Asapaviriya on Sunday voiced confidence more foreign tourists would visit Thailand at end of this year since 10 more airliners expressed intention to land at the Suvarnabhumi Airport. He said the off...
by Bas
Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:54 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Glitches continue at new airport Minor problems continued to plague the new Suvarnabhumi Airport Sunday, four days after the airport's commercial opening, with soldiers called in to help carry passenger baggage as machines proved too slow. And then, a large number of sightseers turned up, causing c...
by Bas
Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Changes made to Suvarnabhumi to better service Ministry of Transport Permanent Secretary Wanchai Sarathulthat yesterday stressed that Suvarnabhumi Airport will run as smoothly as Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) within two months. “ By November , the staff will be accustomed to the new f...
by Bas
Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Fewer Suvarnabhumi glitches on 2nd day of operations Problems occurring on the second day of regular operations of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport lessened following Thursday's disturbance caused by long delays in collecting passenger baggage during the official inauguration of the new facility....
by Bas
Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Sorry Winkie, a little more fuss: Thai Airways sacks executive over luggage mess at new airport Flag carrier Thai Airways International Plc said Friday it has sacked an executive over hours-long luggage delays on the opening day of Bangkok's new international airport. "The luggage problem was c...
by Bas
Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:27 pm
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

Winkie, Nice report on arrival, look forward to your experience on the departure side. To answer your question, I dont have a vendetta against the new airport. It is more like a big personal interest that had me explore al the news i could find. As you said, "now the fuss is over we can all get...
by Bas
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:20 am
Forum: News
Topic: SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Replies: 177
Views: 22036

First-day fliers left irked Baggage and check-in delays at new airport AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK Frustration and confusion were among the sentiments of many passengers using Suvarnabhumi airport, which opened for full operations yesterday. The new airport, which took over duties from Don Muang at 3am, ...