webfact Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Reopening of Surin Airport to Cope with Tourism Growth in Northeastern ThailandSURIN: -- Surin Pakdi Airport in the northeastern province of Surin has been further developed and will reopen for commercial use in November 2013 to cope tourism growth.Surin Governor Nirun Kanlayanamit said that the Surin Provincial Administrative Organization had been assigned to supervise development work to ensure that the airport will be able to reopen its services in time for the annual Elephant Round-up, one of the most famous cultural events in Surin.This airport began its operation on 12 November 2002 for Air Andaman, an airline based in Bangkok. Unfortunately Air Andaman decided to change its aviation route from Surin in December 2003 because of its financial problems. The Governor stated that, apart from welcoming more tourist arrivals, the reopening of Surin Airport in 2013 is also intended to accommodate economic and investment expansion in preparation for the realization of the ASEAN Community in 2015 and increasing border trade.He said that Surin would serve as a gateway to ASEAN, since it has become a tourism hub in the Lower Northeast of Thailand, which hosts many visitors from Cambodia and Vietnam. The airline Nok Air will launch an inaugural flight at Surin Airport on 14 November 2013.The 53rd Elephant Round-up in Surin is scheduled for 8-19 November 2013 at the Si Narong Stadium in Mueang district. It is aimed at promoting tourism and conserving elephants, which form an important part of Thai cultural life. This famous event features elephant performances to show elephants’ talent and ability, both at work and at play. It also includes other interesting activities, such as a bazaar of products under the “One Tambon, One Product” program, a Red-Cross fair, and cultural shows.The Surin Provincial Administrative Organization has carried out a project known as “Elephant World,” for elephant conservation. Listed as an endangered species, the Thai elephant is regarded as the national animal. Poaching of wild elephants is forbidden and captive or domestic elephants need to be registered and be given an identity certificate.About 450 kilometers from Bangkok and 50 kilometers from the Cambodian border, Surin is an ancient historical province from the Khmer period. This province is regarded as the land of elephants, with around 300-500 elephants.Surin is famous for organic Hom Mali rice, or Thai jasmine rice, as well. The brand of Hom Mali is well-known worldwide, especially in the high-end market. The province has also earned a reputation of its fine Thai silk and notable silver beads. The town of Surin is surrounded by villages that produce silk and a variety of handicrafts.There are numerous ancient Khmer sanctuaries, which testify to the historical significance of this province. The population of Surin is 1.38 million, with about 342,000 households.Source: http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6928&a=2-- The Government Public Relations Department 2013-09-13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 i never knew there was an airport there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aparasher Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 They were using the old airport that was used for army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 At long last. I'll be first on the plane. The Airport is 20 minutes from my House in Surin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecee Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 It used to have a turbo-prop kite; it'd be nice to know if they plan to use a jet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I hope they will do flights to Chiang Mai. Will make me very happy not to do that drive, too scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecee Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 It used to have a turbo-prop 32 seat kite; it'd be nice to know if they plan to use a jet! It could then go on to Ubon thus keeping it well used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Never had Surin down as a hub of tourism............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tw25rw Posted September 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2013 Nothing on the Nok Air page yet. The gf is from Surin. This is my last excuse for not meeting the family gone. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuriramRes Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Great timing, Elephant Round-up 8-19th Nov, first flight 14th November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Reopened by some rounded up elephants! TiT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasia Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Nothing on the Nok Air page yet. The gf is from Surin. This is my last excuse for not meeting the family gone. Same here. Often used the long bus journey as an excuse not to visit although have done so before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi41 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 As for the elephant-round-up, they could start with the begging elephants aound the busstation. For a country, where the elephant is sacred, it is a disgrace, how those beautiful and intelligent animals are kept in captivity and abused, all for our entertaiment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hopefully someone will open a campervan rental (RV for the Americans) at the airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like surin girls...they usually have a couple very big assets. This will make visiting during easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Which airline uses this 'hub'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSiam Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 It used to have a turbo-prop kite; it'd be nice to know if they plan to use a jet! careful what you wish for, they may have bought the old Orient air 747's cheap that were sitting round for ages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Did this ever happen in the end? I can't find any airlines flying there, NOK included.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 so, please tell ..... are their flights from Puket to Surin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 so, please tell ..... are their flights from Puket to Surin?No hab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thank you ... is it Buriram Airport (BFV), 48km (30mi) from Surin that services the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yes by nok air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thank you ... is it Buriram Airport (BFV), 48km (30mi) from Surin that services the area? Usually, byt it isn't the subject of the thread.. They were meant to reopen Surin, but I can't see that they actually did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 thank you Skint ... I looked on Nok site, couldn't see Surin ... have emailed them to confirm ... Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 thank you Skint ... I looked on Nok site, couldn't see Surin ... have emailed them to confirm ... Daniel Department of Civil Aviation will not give approval as Surin Airport does not meet their safety standards. BTW NokAir as of March 1is back to only 3 flights per week to Buriram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skint Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 thank you Skint ... I looked on Nok site, couldn't see Surin ... have emailed them to confirm ... Daniel Department of Civil Aviation will not give approval as Surin Airport does not meet their safety standards. BTW NokAir as of March 1is back to only 3 flights per week to Buriram.Surprised the flights are full when I have used them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 thank you Skint ... I looked on Nok site, couldn't see Surin ... have emailed them to confirm ... Daniel Department of Civil Aviation will not give approval as Surin Airport does not meet their safety standards. BTW NokAir as of March 1is back to only 3 flights per week to Buriram.Surprised the flights are full when I have used them By NokAir standards not full enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 thanks again ... so Buriram Airport is close to Surin ... about 50 kilometers away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Buriram is the nearest airport to Surin until Surin re-opens. Distance is more like 75 Km. There is/was little in the way of public transport to and from Buriram airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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