Suvarnabhumi confirms services at airport not affected by curfew

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Suvarnabhumi confirms services at airport not affected by curfew
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, June 3 -- Suvarnabhumi International Airport said that Thailand's curfew, enforced by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) since May 22, has not disrupted services provided by the airport to passengers.

Suvarnabhumi Airport Director Raweewan Netarakavesana said services at the airport have operated as usual, with stricter security surveillance by the army.

The troops helped provide improved conveniences to passengers and easier access for public transportation into the airport, she said.

The director stressed that passengers with valid passports and air tickets would be able to gain access in and out of the airport 24 hours daily.

The NCPO announced curfew during 10pm to 5am before relaxing the curfew period to midnight to 4am.

As for the number of passenger arrivals, the director said, the figure has declined slightly, which is considered normal during the low season.

She added that passenger arrivals at the airport currently stands at between 90,000-100,000 people daily on average, while on crowded days, the airport would see around 130,000 tourist arrivals per day.

However, she believes that after the political situation in the country has cleared up by year's end, the number of visitors would return to normal by the new high tourism season next year.

In the meantime, a report said Suvarnabhumi Airport has organised an exhibition on "Safety at Suvarnabhimi International Airport", which is an annual activity set up by the airport to practice safety drills in case of emergency situations with relevant agencies.

Tomorrow, the airport will conduct its annual fire drill, a requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-06-03

[gjoo888]

I need to pick up some friends Friday night around midnight, does anyone know if they are still giving out permission slips in case I encounter a checkpoint on the way home from the airport?

[shaurene]

I need to pick up some friends Friday night around midnight, does anyone know if they are still giving out permission slips in case I encounter a checkpoint on the way home from the airport?

Your passengers will have their copy tickets and boarding piece so should be ok.

[emilymat]

Curious how the good news stories are not 'locked', whereas others are. Maybe not.

[FangFerang]

"The troops helped provide improved conveniences to passengers and easier access for public transportation into the airport, she said."

The airport is even better under the coup! Come on tourists!!"

But, um, no one is buying it.....

[rodknock]

so, how does someone get to the airport during curfew hours, walk??????

[Tim7]

​Ya…not sure about that…one Idiot say something and the other Moron say something else…i mean the cops so i were you….just take the Airportlink will be safer for you and your friends…who knows you might end-up paying them some money on the road…better treat your friends some drinks with that money...

​This curfew is an advantage to some fellows…they make more money

[rwdrwdrwd]

so, how does someone get to the airport during curfew hours, walk??????

They arrange a taxi beforehand or via their hotel and ensure that they possess travel documents. Might have to accept no meter though..

Edited June 4, 2014 by rwdrwdrwd

[MyFriend You]

This is a bald face lie - I had a mate come in last night from the US - they landed around 0030 the baggage handlers refused t unload the baggage from the airplane - they had to wait untill 0400hrs before the baggage carrosell started up again...........he arrived in BKK at 0600 for breakast.........good to see him again though, but hat a hassle...........