DMK Terminal to Re-Open Christmas Eve
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter


A World War II-era German Luftwaffe fighter hangs in a rendering of the new Terminal 2. Image: Airports of Thailand

BANGKOK — Don Mueang Airport will open its newly renovated domestic terminal on Christmas Eve to ease the crunch on low-cost flyers.

To better serve the surging demand for budget airline service, Terminal 2 will re-open Dec. 24 to serve up to 70 percent of the domestic travel expected during the busy New Year season. A series of delays pushed completion back about a year and a half.

Terminal 1 will continue being used for international flights but will eventually be renovated as well.

Don Mueang now accommodates 80,000 to 110,000 passengers daily.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1450335728


-- Khaosod English 2015-12-17

A World War II-era German Luftwaffe fighter

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Just a little older than the actual fleet.

So don't be concerned

So lets hope that this Christmas present will actually lie under the tree.

(not like the grand opening of new Berlin airport in 2011, still not open )

Maybe it's just an "artists impression" and they haven't really hung a Stuka dive-bomber (that is what the aeroplane depicted is) in the terminal?

Isn't it simply yet another indication that those Thai in positions of influence have a strong alignment with dictatorship, & a staggering lack of appreciation for what offends those countries that were under attack by the Luftwaffe.

I tried to conduct a dialogue with AOT a few minutes ago via their contact system on their website. The dolt at their office had no idea what I was talking about nor any appreciation of the likely ridicule that this revolting display will add to the already hugely negative global press coverage of Thailand.

"A series of delays pushed completion back about a year and a half."

That explains the strange opening date on a non-auspicious day.

It's only an artist's impression.......probably added the aircraft to draw some attention to his "art".

Vi Not A Britisher Aircraft...after all it was a RAF base for 3 months after the war.....

Terminal 2 opens for all domestic flights from Thursday 4AM.

Thai Air Asia, Lion Air, Thai Smile, Nok Air and Orient Thai.

Don Mueang’s Terminal Two to open partially for domestic passengers on Dec 24
Thai PBS

BANGKOK -- Domestic air passengers are advised to use Terminal Two of Don Mueang airport for check-ins beginning on Thursday as the terminal is open partially for use.

Check-in counters of the airlines operating at Don Mueang are as follows: Row 9-10 for Thai Air Asia; Row 11 for R Airline, Orient Thaiand Thai Lion Air; Row 12 for Thai Lion and Thai Smile airlines; and Row 14-15 for Nok Air.

Meanwhile, Terminal One is open for international flights.

Nok Air CEO Pathee Sarasin said Wednesday that the airline is now testing the check-in system at Terminal Two and he cannot tell whether the opening of Terminal Two will help ease the check-in gridlock because 80 percent of passengers at Don Mueang airport are domestic passengers.

Airports of Thailand managing director Nitinai Srisamatthakarn admitted that there might be some hitches during the initial stage because the terminal is partially open with some of the shops are still being renovated.

However, he said the terminal will be fully operational next February.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/don-mueangs-terminal-two-to-open-partially-for-domestic-passengers-on-dec-24

-- Thai PBS 2015-12-23

So as I expected it seems like all domestic flights are moved to the new terminal.

And no Stuka bomber seen hanging from the ceiling in the picture above and from the Bangkok Post

an early morning dumb question......the new terminal 2 ?.... (I have an Air Asia domestic flight early tomorrow morning 7am)....distance from Terminal 1.....walking distance...taxi...?

Thanks

an early morning dumb question......the new terminal 2 ?.... (I have an Air Asia domestic flight early tomorrow morning 7am)....distance from Terminal 1.....walking distance...taxi...?

Thanks

It's a very short walk under cover.

Picture of Nok Air from this morning:

Just watched a video from a Thai newssource (Thai PBS news).

What I see is crowds and long queues

http://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%97%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3-2-%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8

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