Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Hello Savarnabhumi



Savarnabhumi is the new Airport servicing Bangkok, it about 35km away from me, but as plenty of excellent service roads to get there.

Pronounced “Savanapoom”, all flights now go there, although there is talk of Domestic flights going back to Don Muang. The Airport looks fantastic inside and as a more international feel to it.

The prices that are charged are also up international standard, with stuff costing five times the retail price in Bangkok, stock up on drink before you go.


Immigration seems quick, so does the bag reclaim. This after a bad press at its opening.

The only downside is, when you come out of the arrivals, you are deluged by loads of touts trying to get you into a taxi, Don Muang was chaotic, but this is stupid. No room to swing an unwanted tout around.

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