eurasianthai Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes I do. A very impressive structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieter73 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 compared to heathrow then yes i do like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Going to and from long time parking is idiotThe shops --> mafia The way they did handle the hire cars Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpetersen Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) 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 Edited January 31, 2010 by TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Once on the inside it falls down several notches Well, I sure agree with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musongman Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vera5212 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needforspeed Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hate it when leaving Thailand, love it when coming back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetaroi Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 ...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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Big shopping mall with jetways.... not that impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 ...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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) But well, I sure like the lighting at night Edited February 2, 2010 by Farangrakthai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 From the West runway view, Kingkaew road, what I see when in Bangers & Mash Sawadee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 From the West runway view, Kingkaew road, what I see when in Bangers & Mash Nice picture. But where is the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurasianthai Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 And here is the parking lot. Not in the same building as the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangkeenok Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) 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! Edited February 5, 2010 by farangkeenok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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