January 31, 201016 yr I was there yesterday, bringing back my parents who were going back to Europe. And as much as I do do like the airport during the day, I just love it during the night. I just love the blue touch. I took a few pictures that are available on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/farangrakthai...57623191927825/ And I love this one, reminds me of the girl computer voice in the airport, end of the walk , http://www.flickr.com/photos/farangrakthai...57623191927825/ But what about you, do you like it, beauty wise?
January 31, 201016 yr Yes I do. A very impressive structure. Yes compare it to other airports in the world like hong kong .. Ugly London Heathow sometimes you have to sit for more then one hour in a bus to go from one terminal to terminal 4 only some minus points: Going to and from long time parking is idiot The shops --> mafia The way they did handle the hire cars and some point are to far apart to walk and when will that train be ready ?? Pieter
January 31, 201016 yr Author Going to and from long time parking is idiotThe shops --> mafia The way they did handle the hire cars Indeed
January 31, 201016 yr Going to and from long time parking is idiotThe shops --> mafia The way they did handle the hire cars Indeed BKK is way better than Shanghai or many other airports. Very fast luggage delivery, efficient customs/immigration, etc. VAT refunds work without problems, and there is lots of space for all arriving and departing passengers to walk around without bumping into eachother. Shopping complaints (nobody forces anyone to shop there!) aside, the lounges are great, and its easy to get arround. m
January 31, 201016 yr Love it. It feels airy and unoppressive. But (yes, sorry there is a but) what is going on with the escalators..they have SO many going in the same direction. I had to walk from one side of the airport to the other passing about 3 sets of escalators..maybe 4, just to get downstairs. Also the elevator doesnt stop on all floors either. Wish they would sort out that part!
January 31, 201016 yr Author what is going on with the escalators..they have SO many going in the same direction. Well, indeed, when you come to Bangkok, they all go to the immigration. And when you go out of Bangkok, they all go to your plane.
January 31, 201016 yr I recently spent 4 hours landside waiting to check in. Virtually nothing to do other than walk around outside which isn't so appealing with 30kg of luggage. Lack of sattelite TV anywhere in the airport is a pain as well. The building itself ilooks better at night but they really need to sort out the catering/bar/shop situation. Does anyone shop at those expensive handbag and designer clothes shops?
January 31, 201016 yr The place looks very nice from the outside at night. Once on the inside it falls down several notches as I do not like the layout with the gates being virtual wastelands, the cramped arrival hall and other things. And I think my avatar is of the airport... I forgot about that! TheWalkingMan Edit: Avatar comment
January 31, 201016 yr Author Once on the inside it falls down several notches Well, I sure agree with that
January 31, 201016 yr The Nong Nooch look alike gardens are very beautiful to the eye both day and night. The general interior is very stark, but I have grown to like it.
February 1, 201016 yr It's a loud factory hall, way too big, imagine the aircon bill An airport should be a quit stress-less relaxing area, Swampy is not that.
February 1, 201016 yr ...An airport should be a quit stress-less relaxing area, Swampy is not that. And I can't think of a single airport I've ever been in that is "a quit stress-less relaxing area".
February 1, 201016 yr Author Hate it when leaving Thailand, love it when coming back Except that when I leave Thailand, I just do not want to leave the airport. And when I come back, well, I can't wait to leave it
February 1, 201016 yr ...An airport should be a quit stress-less relaxing area, Swampy is not that. And I can't think of a single airport I've ever been in that is "a quit stress-less relaxing area". I try to spend less time as possible in airports and stations,very stressful places indeed,although interesting for the variety of people you can see. I like Swampy quite a lot,i think the design is brilliant. It's easy to criticize,but many other important airports are worse. I don't like the shopping areas and restaurants,they seem overpriced to me. The only time i tried to use the elevators,i had my way blocked by a stick-armed security guard,i didn't care to ask him why.
February 1, 201016 yr Author Big shopping mall with jetways.... not that impressed. I think you spend too much time in airports Brit, they're all "Big shopping mall with jetways"
February 2, 201016 yr From the West runway view, Kingkaew road, what I see when in Bangers & Mash Sawadee
February 2, 201016 yr The first time I was there, I wasn't impressed at all. Now, I find it quite OK. My biggest problem with Swampy is that it is so very noisey. I usually fly from BKK to Singapore and I love the Singapore airport--much quieter and more relaxing. But as airports go, Swampy is fine. I like to complain and I find that I usually have to look around for something to complain about there, so it must be pretty good!
February 2, 201016 yr Author From the West runway view, Kingkaew road, what I see when in Bangers & Mash Nice picture. But where is the airport?
February 2, 201016 yr From the West runway view, Kingkaew road, what I see when in Bangers & Mash Nice picture. But where is the airport? Look Out ... It's Behind You !
February 4, 201016 yr I like it for the same reason as other posters: airy, spacious feeling. I also enjoy the Thai artistic touches (the salas, the yaks, etc.
February 5, 201016 yr And I can't think of a single airport I've ever been in that is "a quit stress-less relaxing area".Have you ever been to Vienna (Schwechat)? My absolute favorite!
February 5, 201016 yr And I can't think of a single airport I've ever been in that is "a quit stress-less relaxing area".Have you ever been to Vienna (Schwechat)? My absolute favorite! Yes I like the design, modern, different, spacious and nice lighting but... Airport is very noisy, bad toilets (still those Thai "tesco lotus" style ones...) and a lack of food places (all of them overcrowded) and arrival meeting areas to small and often overcrowded, guess it's because all the Thais pick up their relatives with a Vigo full of family members.... Parking is conveniently located, it's relatively clean and well kept up on the other hand!
February 5, 201016 yr I think the airport overall is pretty good. It is usually pretty clean, unlike many airports - check in is usually pretty good but I can't understand why most airlines have a good queuing system and then there's AirAsia which is just a bunfight when it comes to queuing for check in. I just don't get that. And one last thing - never enough trolleys - last time I was leaving BKK (14 Jan) I got out of the cab with three pieces of heavy luggage and no trolleys to be seen anywhere. One of the staff told me that had a shortage because they get stolen. Hmm. Interesting. Anyway, overall asthetically a 7/10 and about the same for functionality.
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