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.

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.

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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.