jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi All, I know there are various topics on this issue already, however this extension of closure is so long that I thought it deserves a seperate topic!! Good luck to all who are stuck and/or have to change their travel plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokBP Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Please reference your source if it is indeed confirmed by any authoritative party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Confirmed by who, or what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDAS Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Who exactly has "confirmed" this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Who exactly has "confirmed" this.... This should do for those who can interpret:- VTBS SUVARNABHUMI INTL A2769/08 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT VTBS REF NOTAM A2768/08 AERODROME CONTROL SERVICES AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT NOT AVBL RMK/AVBL FOR STATE ACFT, MIL ACFT, EMERG ACFT, FERRY OUT FLT AND PURE FREIGHTER FLT. 02 DEC 03:35 2008 UNTIL 15 DEC 11:00 2008. CREATED: 02 DEC 03:42 2008 A2768/08 - AD CLSD DUE TO POLITICAL RALLY RMK/AVBL FOR STATE ACFT, EMERG ACFT, MIL ACFT, FERRY OUT FLT AND PURE FREIGHTER FLT. 02 DEC 03:30 2008 UNTIL 15 DEC 11:00 2008. CREATED:02 DEC 03:35 2008 Ferry (empty aircraft) and pure freighter only until 15th. Obviously this could be overridden by later announcements. Edited December 2, 2008 by Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I work at the airport so am VERY close to the source. Most likely the offical statements will continue to delay the opening by 48 hours, but insiders (Airport Authority + Airline Operators Committee) know it will NOT be before December 15th!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ok you're close to the source,but its hard to believe it would take 2 weeks to get up and running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks Crossy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Once protesters have moved out it takes 7 days to clean up, check IT systems, security screening/clearance, etc. There may be the odd weapon, grenade or similar lying around the airport once the "yellows" have left. Up to you if you want to believe this or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ok you're close to the source,but its hard to believe it would take 2 weeks to get up and running again. True, but PAD haven't vacated the airport yet so any estimate of reopening date should be related to that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokBP Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Once protesters have moved out it takes 7 days to clean up, check IT systems, security screening/clearance, etc.There may be the odd weapon, grenade or similar lying around the airport once the "yellows" have left. Up to you if you want to believe this or not. sounds like a reasonable explanation. Thank you for the update. /bbp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Edited December 2, 2008 by jrbkk64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Let's hope that is correct, even at this stage it would still be good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex79 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Let's hope that is correct, even at this stage it would still be good news. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/02/2435837.htm Looks correct pending there are no "technical problems". This would be such a relief...been waiting for this crap to finish so I can meet back up with my wife Edited December 2, 2008 by Tex79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex79 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I work at the airport so am VERY close to the source. Most likely the offical statements will continue to delay the opening by 48 hours, but insiders (Airport Authority + Airline Operators Committee) know it will NOT be before December 15th!! http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24742768-23109,00.html looks like you were correct...but if you are so close to the source then it would be greatly appreciated if you'd do your best to speed this process up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 PAD agrees with AOT to resume services at Suvarnabhumi, but rally to continueThe People's Alliance for Democracy Tuesday agreed in principle to cooperate with the Airports of Thailand Plc to reopen services at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport but the PAD will not end its demonstration there. The agreement was announced at 3:30 pm by Somkiart Pongpaibool, a PAD leader and Vudhibhandhu Vichairatana, chairman of the AOT board of directors, following their meeting. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...newsid=30090018 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 AOT president ready to arrange special zone for PAD rallies at airportsAirports of Thailand Acting President Serirat Prasutanond Tuesday asked The People's Alliance for Democracy to leave Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, after the Constitution Court dissolved three coalition parties. Serirat said that now that Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was disqualified by the ruling, PAD has its wish satisfied. They should leave the airports which are the major airports to handle passengers and air cargo, to reduce further damage. He added that if the PAD wants to remain at the airports, AOT is ready to arrange a special area so that the protest would not affect the operations. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...newsid=30090018 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Why 24 hours? Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes. Can't believe the way the "authorities" have sucked up to this scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Ok I have confirmation from the AoT that the airport will resume full operation on Dec. 15th at 6pm. Until that time only cargo/military/emergency flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex79 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It seems that things are changing fast. The airport may open earlier as it seems the PAD have agreed to leave the airport within 24 hours. I am now checking how long the AoT (Airports of Thailand) needs to start and to verify with them if this news is true. Ok I have confirmation from the AoT that the airport will resume full operation on Dec. 15th at 6pm. Until that time only cargo/military/emergency flights. Ok looks like my flight will be ok...I need to see my wife it has now become an emergency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex79 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ok I have confirmation from the AoT that the airport will resume full operation on Dec. 15th at 6pm. Until that time only cargo/military/emergency flights. I must ask the question what could possibly take such along time to make it drag out over a week...pretty lame effort...this airport can be given a clean bill of health in less time than that! ...maybe 4 or 5 days I would understand but over 13days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDAS Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 My understanding is that 1 week would be sufficient for a full security sweep and systems check. Is there any political significance to the December 15th date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I understand one big issue is the damage done by protesters to the check-in area/computers. Security is another big one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex79 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I understand one big issue is the damage done by protesters to the check-in area/computers.Security is another big one Borrow the check-in area/computers from Don Muang...unless these are cactus due to the protesters also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agord Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ok you're close to the source,but its hard to believe it would take 2 weeks to get up and running again. It is? After all we are in Thailand and I have yet to experience anything moving faster than a snail besides the traffic on Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doczenith83 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Do any of you read BBC? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7760592.stm Passenger flights from Suvarnabhumi to resume on December 4th, 2008. So most likely plus 1 or 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbkk64 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Do any of you read BBC? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7760592.stm Passenger flights from Suvarnabhumi to resume on December 4th, 2008. So most likely plus 1 or 2 days. You may be right. Just heard that the PAD will now move out at 10 am tomorrow morning. Then the army will move in to search for weapons and explosives. Once that is done all systems will be checked. Mixed messages are being spread by senior people in the AoT. I should have known better. It seems we may see the airport open on the King's birthday or shortly after that. Thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doczenith83 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Sadly will not make a difference for me anymore when the airport opens. I was supposed to fly the 26th of November, but all flights with Gulf Air and Emirates are fully booked until the 30th of December. Not even Business Class. So I'm screwed either way. I hope that some people will cancel by the 4th/5th of December so I can get a seat. I'll sit in the lavatory if I have to!!!!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Mods, If the 4th December has been 'confirmed' should this thread be closed for the misleading title, or merged ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itohiro Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 bangkokpost and the nation still reports it as 15 dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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