UNESCO names Suvarnabhumi one of the world's six most beautiful airports

[RandolphGB]

Designed by Germans, built by the Japanese, badly managed by the Thais.

[theshu25]

45 minutes ago, marin said:

Exactly what are you babbling about today Kool Aid man?

Professional whinger.

[Yagoda]

10 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

Not sure about beautiful, but it's definitely one of the worst to go to, I hate dealing with that airport. Most uncomfortable, chaotic and disorganized messes I have ever seen.

You havent been to Boston, the old Laguardia, Frankfurt and JFK I assume.

[Yagoda]

2 minutes ago, theshu25 said:

Professional whinger.

Oh look another Aussie. 

[babylonbrothers]

I recently spent time in Shanghai Airport which is beautiful; really light and  a stunning design. Surprised not to see it on the list to be honest.

[lordgrinz]

5 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You havent been to Boston, the old Laguardia, Frankfurt and JFK I assume.

 

I've been to Logan airport many times, though I hate driving there, the airport wasn't all that bad. As far as NYC, I've tried to avoid that cesspool as much as humanly possible, curious enough.... Bangkok reminds me of NYC.

[lordgrinz]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The stupid canopy roof is too low and it's too hot as non reflective. The AC is inefficient

 

One of my biggest complaints while going through there, its a sauna!

[mdr224]

59 minutes ago, marin said:

Exactly what are you babbling about today Kool Aid man?

I see youre back from hiding. Now that the election is over you can go back to your usual role of forum troll

[marin]

3 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

I see youre back from hiding. Now that the election is over you can go back to your usual role of forum troll

Wont say what you should do to yourself. Trolling, you are the one doing it moron...

[mdr224]

1 minute ago, marin said:

Wont say what you should do to yourself. Trolling, you are the one doing it moron...

Yeah whatever i remember you telling me id slink off after losing. You can walk off with your tail in between your legs

[Yagoda]

3 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I've been to Logan airport many times, though I hate driving there, the airport wasn't all that bad. As far as NYC, I've tried to avoid that cesspool as much as humanly possible, curious enough.... Bangkok reminds me of NYC.

The difference between Bangkok and NYC:

 

Trains are newer in BKK

Roads and Traffic are better in NYC

Everything is cheaper in BKK

 

I have been forced by various factors to fly in an out of NYC recently and JFK is horrendous although transport in and out of the airport is easy, and expensive. 

 

Here is my airport list for international travel over the past three years.

 

Frankfurt: dingy, under construction, long walks, rude staff, depressing with all the Hijabs and machine gun toting Cops, including a blonde one that was so hot I started staring, and when she asked me in English if she could help me (yeah baby, rip off my clothes and take my virginity) I had to beg off and tell her I was looking at her MP5.

 

JFK: Huge and getting huger, good transport within airport to cut down walks, but its old and dingy and under construction.

 

Swampy: Nice and clean, well organized long walks between gates though

 

DMK: It works. Easy to get around, great transport to Downtown

 

Istanbul: Inflation, long walks, rude staff. Food is good till you get the bill. 

 

Seoul: Heaven on Earth

 

Singapore: I've only walked from one Gate to another. I like their security setup (at Gates).

 

Dubai: OK, Ive only walked from gate to gate. I avoid Arab countries if I can, tough to keep my buzz going on the long trip.

 

Shanghai Pudong: Just freaking huge. Dont expect a fast transfer.

 

Paris: Its got French people.

 

Taipei: Horrible food.

 

Siem Reap: Huge Chinese boondoggle in the middle of rice fields, why in an empty airport do I have to walk past 17 empty gates? $80 DMK-SAI, then $25 into town. Yeah, thats the way

 

[rumeaug]

Helmut Jahn. Architect.

[rumeaug]

Helmut Jahn. Architect.

[rumeaug]

Helmut Jahn. Architect.

[rumeaug]

Helmut Jahn. Architect. (Not Thai architecture....).

[lordgrinz]

7 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Trains are newer in BKK

Roads and Traffic are better in NYC

Everything is cheaper in BKK

 

I absolutely love to drive, living in Thailand, I hate it. Lets not even get into walking in BKK, which is not even remotely safe, God forbid you are disabled (wheelchair/blind).

 

When it comes to airports, I just want a quick in and out, and as uncomplicated as possible. I also want quick access to good food and quiet sitting areas and clean/abundant bathrooms when waiting for my flight(s).

[Yagoda]

22 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I absolutely love to drive, living in Thailand, I hate it. Lets not even get into walking in BKK, which is not even remotely safe, God forbid you are disabled (wheelchair/blind).

 

When it comes to airports, I just want a quick in and out, and as uncomplicated as possible. I also want quick access to good food and quiet sitting areas and clean/abundant bathrooms when waiting for my flight(s).

I dont drive in Thailand and never will.

 

I wont drive here in Cambodia, either.

 

Next summer, cross country USA in a Touring Car. I miss driving.

 

Im with you regarding airports. Get me in and out as fast as possible.

Edited yesterday at 02:56 AM by Yagoda

[marin]

1 hour ago, mdr224 said:

Yeah whatever i remember you telling me id slink off after losing. You can walk off with your tail in between your legs

JHC are you so butthurt you are cross thread stalking me?  Sad.  

[mdr224]

3 minutes ago, marin said:

JHC are you so butthurt you are cross thread stalking me?  Sad.  

Dont care. Loserrrrrrrr

[Lucky Bones]

3 hours ago, mfd101 said:

I have to say that, when I'm departing or arriving at ANY airport ANYWHERE in the world, my mind is preoccupied with 101 things other than the airport itself, inside or outside.

 

I simply don't notice.

Nailed it.🙃🙃

[marin]

3 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Loserrrrrrrr

Trump did win, but you for sure remain one of lifes losers.  Deal with it. 

[mdr224]

6 minutes ago, marin said:

Trump did win, but you for sure remain one of lifes losers.  Deal with it. 

Keep replying lmao. The tears are delicious

[Kinok Farang]

Easily the most beautiful on arrival but the saddest place of all on departure.

[steven100]

I've heard airports called alot of strange things in my time ....  beautiful wasn't one of them   

[Cabradelmar]

Maybe beautiful to see from outside, but waiting 1 hour for checked bags to arrive on the luggage carousel in SAT-1 is a case study in poor utilitarian function (usefulness) to the point of disgrace.

[Purdey]

I think in the context of other airports globally it is better than most.

[jdstrange]

Come on - everyone knows the world's most beautiful airport is Samui. 

[Kinok Farang]

2 hours ago, rumeaug said:

Helmut Jahn. Architect.

Ok,we heard you the first time.

[My mate Brian]

Very beautiful when I'm landing there, not so much when I'm leaving. 

[Upnotover]

I think this whole piece is about SAT-1, the AI writer got carried away with itself.  SAT-1 is actually very visually appealing, far more so than the main airport.  The Nation has a better version of this story.