Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is located around approximately 40 minutes drive South East from the old Bangkok Don Muang International Airport. It is build on 3100 hectares of land in the Samut Prakarn province which you may know is where the famour crocodile farm is located. The main access road is an elevated 10 lane highway which is connected to the outer ring road network and also directly connects to the Bangkok – Chonburi (Pattaya) motorway. Pattaya is now around a 1 hour and twenty minute drive.
Rail Network - Under construction is the new 26.6 kilometer high speed rail link from the airport to City Airport Terminal in Makkasan. Its planned completion date is November 2007. The City Airport Terminal network is connected to BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) Sukhumvit Line and MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Blue Line at Phaya Thai and Phetchaburi stations respectively. The total journey will take approximately 15 minutes. Until then: Bangkok Transfer

Hotels near the new airport:

Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bangkok   Whether you come to Bangkok for business or pleasure, this modern style property offers a friendly atmosphere and makes your stay a pleasant one. Situated at about a 5-minute walk from Bangkok's international airport, Novotel Suvarnabhumi is 10 kilometres from the Hua-Ta-Kae Train Station and 25 kilometres from the city centre.This property boasts 612 spacious bedrooms that are tastefully furnished and contemporary decorated. Attentive room service is also provided for your convenience. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant that serves delectable Thai, international as well as Japanese cuisine. After a tiring day, unwind at the cosy bar with a cooling exotic drink. This hotel comprises 6 well-appointed conference rooms, capable to accommodate up to 800 delegates. During leisure, you can workout in the state-of-the-art gymnasium, have a bracing dip in the swimming pool, relax at the solarium or pamper yourself at the sauna. In addition, guests can also avail the massage service for a perfect relaxation. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Novotel Bangna Bangkok Perfectly located in the industrial and Corporate area of Bangkok, closest hotel to BITEC Exhibition Center and the new Bangkok International Airport, surrounded by shopping mall and 15 International golf courses. Click here for more information and Booking Details »

SC Park Hotel  Unlike most hotel in Bangkok SC Park Hotel is a low-rise, six-storey contemporary Thai-style structure built amidst 11 rai of greenery, creating a perfect harmony with nature. Guests also have an easy access to the new airport, golf courses and major routes in Bangkok. Click here for more information and Booking Details »

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• Airport Offical defends Suvarnabhumi Airport criticism
  The President of the Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), Chotisak Asapaviriya, has disputed claims that the new Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand may not be ready to begin operations in September. According to the BangKok Post, Albert Tjoeng, International Air Transport Association (IATA) spokesman in Singapore, has been cited expressing scepticism that the $3.7-billion Airport would be ready for its launch for 28, September, 2006.

• New Phuket - Bangkok flights
  Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will operate the first commercial flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport on 29th July 2006, including the first to Phuket.

• Delayed take-off
  Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport, despite a well-publicised so-called first landing in September, may finally open in June 2006. But several question marks still hang over the development and IATA has a number of misgivings
• Bangkok's massive new airport aims for top spot in region
  Its name translates into "golden land." The country's political and aviation leaders hope Suvarnabhumi Airport, with a name chosen by Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol, will bring prosperity and the world to its doorstep.
• Final countdown for the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport
  The final countdown for the opening of Bangkok`s second airport, Suvarnabhumi, began on 29 September 2005 when Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and an entourage of VIP guests landed on the first technical test flight operated by Thai Airways International.
• New airport for Bangkok
  Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport is expected to open for business sometime in 2006, giving new impetus to the role of Bangkok and Thailand as the aviation hub of Asia.
• Suvarnabhumi Airport
  Thai Airways International prepares for First Two Aircraft Landings at new Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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Located near Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport, only about one-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousand of pleasure-seeking tourist from all over the world. Visitors can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or take trips to offshore coral islands. They can rent water scooters to explore Pattaya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps to explore neighbouring-beaches.

Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of accommodation to suit every pocket. Facilities range from air conditioned opulence to basic simplicity. Essentially, the visitor has the choice of luxury hotels with private-beaches; bayside hotels and bungalow; and "inland" economy-class hotels and guest houses.

Pattaya offers some of Thailand's choicest seafood in several specialty restaurants. Steak houses and fast-food outlets provide attractive alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Moslem, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines. (more on: Pattaya Dining out)

From families to individual visitors, Pattaya offers something for everyone and all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

Also worth a look is close by Jomtien beach about 3 kms south. This is a rapidly developing area with emphasis on beach life rather than sleaze. There are several excellent golf courses within 15 minutes taxi ride including the 27 hole Phoenix Golf & Country Club, and the excellent Pattaya Country Club (check for sport days which include a free lunch and a round for 15 dollars) Further south (30 mins) is the Navy course near Sattahip, this is beautiful and still cheap (18 holes for 25 dollars).

Suvarnabhumi holds plenty of promise Facilities/Data

New international airport is expected to spur major development in the area

By Kanana Katharangsiporn

Suvarnabhumi Airport, scheduled to open in September 2005, will not be only be Thailand's second international airport and a regional aviation hub but also a value-adder to neighbouring areas as the new airport has brought with it transport network and utilities system development.

The new airport, with a total area of 20,000 rai, is located near Km 15 on the eastbound Bang Na-Trat Highway in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan province and is about 25 kilometres from downtown Bangkok. Five access routes to the new airport with a total of 26 traffic lanes will include:

1. North access: an eight-lane elevated road linking the Bangkok-Chon Buri highway leading to the passenger terminal.

2. Northwest access: a six-lane elevated road linking an elevated route from Rom Klao and King Kaew Road.

3. South access: a four-lane road linking the Bang Na-Trat highway and the Buraphavithee (East Route) Expressway.

4. Northeast access: a four-lane road linking Onnuj Road.

5. West access: a four-lane road linking

Bangkok Post: Business 

Vat Refund For Tourists

Since 1 June 1999, all tourists traveling to Thailand, who purchase goods from the stores and shops & retail outlets labeled with "VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS" are able to receive value added tax (VAT) refunds before departing from Thailand. The Tourists will immediately receive cash refunds at the tax refund counter in the departing hall of Bangkok, Chiangmai, Phuket, Hat Yai International Airports.

Visitors who wants to claim value-added tax refunds starting in June 1999 can obtain application forms when walking purchases at stores displaying the VAT Refund for Tourists logo.

Prior to airport departure, visitors must present a completed form, plus passport information and goods purchased to customs officer. Certain Luxury goods must also be shown to a revenue officer. Refunds will be in draft form or credited to credits card.

For more information, please contact VAT Refund office at Bangkok International Airport Tel. 0-2535-6576-79.