Bangkok Transport
Getting around in Bangkok can be a bewildering experience for any visitor to the Thai capital, but there are some options such as the Skytrain (pictured) and metro which are comfortable, clean and convenient.
Skytrain
The excellent Skytrain is a great way to get around Bangkok although it is limited in range and does not connect directly [...]
Flights Resume at Bangkok Airport
Flights have resumed to and from Bangkok’s international airport. Although Suvarnabhumi airport anticipates that most areas will be up and running by tomorrow, there is still a large volume of travellers trying to get in and out of Thailand and it could be another week before airlines can fully clear the backlog.
The airport closures [...]
Protests Called Off and Bangkok Airports to Open Again
The anti-government protesters who have been occupying Bangkok’s two airports for the past week have confirmed they are bringing their protest to an end. The announcement follows today’s judgement by the Constitutional Court which has unseated prime minister Somchai.
The protesters say all demonstrations will end tomorrow, December 3. Airports of Thailand (AOT) must now ensure [...]
Is Bangkok Airport Set to Re-Open?
There are conflicting reports about whether Bangkok international airport is getting ready to re-open following today’s court ruling which has disqualified Somchai as prime minister.
Some news channels are reporting that the anti-government protesters have agreed to end their occupation of Bangkok’s two airports. Initially, a PAD protest leader was apparently quoted as saying that the [...]
Aircraft Released from Bangkok Airport
Airports of Thailand (AOT) have been negotiating with the anti-government protesters who continue to occupy both of Bangkok’s airports. Leaders of the anti-government People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) have agreed that air crew from Thai Airways and other international airlines will be allowed to gain access to over 80 planes which have sat idle at [...]
Stuck in Bangkok – Advice for Tourists
At the moment it is still not known when operations will resume to and from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports. For those stranded in Bangkok, the following details may be of some assistance.
Emergency Co-ordinating Centre (to assist passengers in Thailand who need to contact their embassy or consulate)
Tel: 02 643 5522
Contact your embassy or [...]
Bangkok Airports Still Closed
Both of Bangkok’s airports, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang, remain closed because of the sit-in demonstrations by anti-government protesters. There is still no clear indication of when the airports will re-open.
The stalemate will have to come to an end sooner or later and something will have to give. The government say they will not resign, [...]
