churchill Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The government has accepted an offer to join forces with the Japan Aviation Academy (JAA) in developing Don Mueang airport as a regional aviation hub, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Friday. He said JAA chief executive officer Shigeo Umezawa visited him at Government House today and proposed the government come up with investment projects to develop the old airport. Mr Umezawa said that as Bangkok is already a transport centre for many countries in the Asian region it was only fitting that avaition-related businesses should be set up at Don Mueang. Mr Abhisit said he knew many Japanese businesses were now based in Thailand and had therefore decided to visit Japan soon after taking office to tighten ties between the two countries. continued -- Bangkok Post 07/08/09 http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/15...-mueang-airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The government has accepted an offer to join forces with the Japan Aviation Academy (JAA) in developing Don Mueang airport as a regional aviation hub, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Friday. Here we go again, that infamous phrase in Thailand "regional hub"..... How many "regional hubs" have been proposed for Thailand over the years ??.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Why not use it exclusively for charters ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseLost Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Space port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Don Mueang, hub of secondary hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmac Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 With Swampy now fully operational, there really is no role for DM to play in the passenger field. Too many people want to transfer to connecting internal/external flights, etc., and the idea of trudging from one airport to another simply doesn't appeal. I believe it was Thai Airways shift of their internal flights back to DM that buggered them up (along with Nok Air), it certainly gave Air Asia a free hand to scoop up all the long haul connectors from Chiang Mai, for example. Why not just dig up the runways and let the air force expand their golf course? At least it would give all those Air Force top brass something to do! I'm just so cynical of "grand plan" that the politicians dream up, it usually results in a white elephant and too many backhanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunholidaysun1 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 The Japs may need to use it for their Air Force , just incase North Korea attacks Japan ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumonster Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 both airports need to removed from the hands of the military Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Forget the hubs! A City as Bangkok has a need of a domestic Airport,or will have if the economy starts again. Look at other Countries!And ,of course,some midrange routes would benefit too. MHO only,but do really think everyone is happy to land in Swampy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulrahman Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 both airports need to removed from the hands of the military This too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushit Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 F1 Racetrack !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 F1 Racetrack !! I can just imagine CUSTOMS salivating at the idea! Oh my Budha the potential for TEA MONEY!!!! Everything MUST be in place within a week or less. Oh, but maybe a gratuity will speed things up for the boys ion the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 F1 Racetrack !! Good idea, but you must find good drivers in Thailand first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseLost Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 How about a Vegas style casino hotel development While I think of it, Phuket and Samui need one as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimera Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 F1 Racetrack !! Good idea, but you must find good drivers in Thailand first. Silly me! I thought they were all racing drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunholidaysun1 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 What about grazing land for all those sick buffaloes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermano Lobo Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) Strewth, give me strength, I wrote about this in Feb 2007, make the area a tax-free zone as well. Fourth World ! Developing Don Mueng Edited August 7, 2009 by Hermano Lobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale8 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hello, it would be good to see something done to the old airport. Maybe they have been waiting to see how much the people in power can put in their own pockets before they will decide what happens. Many years hav passed since the new airport has been in development with no plan for the old airport. It is a very valuable property so I hope the people in power make a good choice to the benefit of all the Thai people. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasreeve17 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hello, it would be good to see something done to the old airport. Maybe they have been waiting to see how much the people in power can put in their own pockets before they will decide what happens. Many years hav passed since the new airport has been in development with no plan for the old airport. It is a very valuable property so I hope the people in power make a good choice to the benefit of all the Thai people. Cheers. Good choice? This is another attempt by Abhisit to block Newin. Good choice has nothing to do with it, it's the usual politics. (In this rare case I agree with the dodgy Etonite.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Forget the hubs!A City as Bangkok has a need of a domestic Airport,or will have if the economy starts again. Look at other Countries!And ,of course,some midrange routes would benefit too. MHO only,but do really think everyone is happy to land in Swampy? Any town of the same size in the world has more than one airport. The idea to make Don Mueang the domestic airport for Bangkok would be a very good one. It would indeed save the loss of much investment done into DM. And create a lot of possibilities in Suvarnibhumi. What would be needed is a fast raillink between both airports to make the whole thing workable. In fact, the rail connection is already there at Don Mueang, the Eastern line crosses the Northeastern line, that line comes withing a few miles of the new airport, and a branch line to the airport can be built in a short time. In fact, one of the former governments did already order a connection between the two airports. I guess the Japanese recognise the possibilities very well indeed. Edited August 8, 2009 by hansnl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Japanese industry has long wanted to get into the production of commercial airplanes and both Boeing and Airbus are having problems. Don Muang provides a ready-made locale for such a production area. I am not surprised that the Japanese aviation industry is showing interest. It does make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberkommando Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 What about a new King Power Duty Free Mall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdanielsesq Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 What about a new King Power Duty Free Mall? Now ya talking!!! BR>Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 What about a new King Power Duty Free Mall? Now ya talking!!! BR>Jack They should shut down all these hundreds of tiny little container parks surrounding residential areas and relocate all container traffic to Don Muang! By providing a dedicated road link to the Port they could then solve two problems at once, the need for massive container storage space and relief of major traffic congestion throughout many of the city's residential areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnhoy Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 F1 Racetrack !! Good idea, but you must find good drivers in Thailand first. Silly me! I thought they were all racing drivers This is a GREAT idea! Have you ever heard of a demolition derby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honolulu Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I, for one, would like to see more go-go bars. They should turn the old airport into a giant go-go bar city. Yea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Hello, it would be good to see something done to the old airport. Maybe they have been waiting to see how much the people in power can put in their own pockets before they will decide what happens. Many years hav passed since the new airport has been in development with no plan for the old airport. It is a very valuable property so I hope the people in power make a good choice to the benefit of all the Thai people. Cheers. Good choice? This is another attempt by Abhisit to block Newin. Good choice has nothing to do with it, it's the usual politics. (In this rare case I agree with the dodgy Etonite.) Actually he's an old Etonian. Etonite sounds like a brand of luggage or toaster. Edited August 9, 2009 by ratcatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 The government has accepted an offer to join forces with the Japan Aviation Academy (JAA) in developing Don Mueang airport as a regional aviation hub, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Friday. Here we go again, that infamous phrase in Thailand "regional hub"..... How many "regional hubs" have been proposed for Thailand over the years ??.... I think the Thai government should better contact companies like DHL. TNT, UPS and others who are specialized in air freight to make Don Muang their regional hub. This could can create thousands of jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Space port? I challenge anyone to offer a funnier suggestion than this! Well done; I am still laughing away at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 What about a new King Power Duty Free Mall? There goes the rest of Don Muang's restrooms--after they wall-over the entrances to the potties like they did at Swampy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now