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THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SUVARNABHUMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As of November 27, 2008 / 15.00 hrs. (Bangkok Time)
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November 26, 2008 / 22.00 hrs.
Addressing the Kingdom from Chiang Mai in a broadcast on all TV channels, H.E. Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, the Prime Minister, condemned the seizure of the airport, calling it illegal, undemocratic and a threat to the well-being of the country. He vowed to convene an urgent Cabinet meeting on November 27, 2008, to discuss measures that could bring the situation back to normal. |
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November 27, 2008 / 10.00 hrs.
Don Mueang International Airport suspended operations since 01.00 hrs. This led to the cancellation of all domestic flights. |
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For security reasons, Suvarnabhumi International Airport has been closed as from Tuesday, November 25, 21.00 hrs. until now. All inbound and outbound flights from the airport have been cancelled. |
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Chiang Mai International Airport, Phuket International Airport, Chiang Rai International Airport, Hat Yai International Airport, Khon Kaen Airport, Krabi Airport, Phitsanulok Airport, Samui Airport, Sukhothai Airport, Surat Thani Airport, Ubon Ratchathani Airport, and Udon Thani International Airport are all operating normally. |
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There has been no declaration of a State of Emergency. |
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TAT has been working in close cooperation with the Thai Hotels Association (THA), Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), AoT, and Thai Airways (TG) to set up a Crisis Networking Centre on the fourth floor of the Departure Terminal in Suvarnabhumi International Airport in order to facilitate the stranded passengers and tourists until the airport resumes normal operations. |
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The 35 TAT local offices have been told to facilitate tourists travelling at the various tourist destinations in Thailand, as well as those who are waiting for flights at provincial airports. |
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TAT in cooperation with the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (THA) transferred the remaining stranded passengers to the following hotels:
- Regent Suvarnabhumi Hotel
Address: 30/1 – 32/1 Soi Ladkrabung 22, Ladkrabung District, Bangkok 10520
Tel: 02-326-7138-43
Contact person: Khun Pitchaya (Tel: 081-255-4833)
- Twin Towers Hotel
Address: 88 New Rama 6 Rd. Rongmuang, Pratumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 02-216-9555-6
Contact person: Khun Nalinee (Tel: 085-075-9998)
Khun Watchirachai (Tel: 081-831-5554)
- Ibis Hotel
Address: 5 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 15, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Bangkok 10240
Tel: 02-308-7888
Contact person: Khun Duangkamol (Tel: 089-892-4851)
- Eastin Hotel
Address: 1091/343 New Petchburi Road, Makkasan, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 02-651-7600
E-mail info@eastinbangkokhotel.com
- The Centric Ratchada
Address: 502/29 Soi Yuchroen, Asoke-Dindaeng Road, Dindang, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 02-246-0909
E-mail info@centricratchada.com
- Ambassador Hotel Bangkok
Address: 171 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 02-254-0444
E-mail info@amtel.com
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Besides the above, the Rose Garden Riverside Hotel at Petchkasem Road, Sampran, Nakhon Pathom (Tel: +66 34-322-544, +66 34-322-545, +66 34-322-588) has announced that the riverside property welcomes stranded passengers wishing to stay with the hotel during 26-27 November 2008.
Also, the Hotel Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok at Phaholyothin Road has been welcoming back to the hotel, without charge, guests who have just checked-out from the hotel and have not been able to fly back to their home country due to the temporary closure of Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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On the basis of assistance, TAT has provided accommodation and meals, as well as facilitated tourists as much as possible until they are able to return home. For more information regarding accommodation, please contact the Tourism Intelligence Unit and Crisis Management Centre (TIC) – Tel. 02-253-5500 / 02-253-8844 / 02-652-8313, or Fax 02-652-8315. |
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THAI has provided accommodation for passengers who were unable to travel from Bangkok to 15 hotels including The Emerald, Indra Regent, Rama Garden, Ambassador, Amari Airport, Radisson, Amari Atrium, Fortune, Amari Boulevard. For further information on flight schedules, reservations and latest updates during this period, passengers may contact THAI’s Contact Centre at Tel. 02-545-3181, 02-356-1111, or 02-545-4000 or visit www.thaiairways.com. |
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Since operations at the airport have not yet been resumed, for more information on other flights, please contact the following numbers:
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Don Mueang Airport |
02-535-1669 / 02-535-1616 |
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 Public Relations |
02-535-1253 |
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TG Flight Information |
02-356-1111
www.thaiairways.com |
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Bangkok Airways |
02-265-5678
www.bangkokairways.com |
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Bangkok Airways |
Hotline 1771 |
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Air Asia |
02-515-9999
www.airasia.com |
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PB Air |
02-261-0220-5
www.pbair.com |
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Suvarnabhumi International Airport |
02-132-1888 / 02-132-1882 |
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Flight Information |
02-132-000 / 02-132-9328-9 |
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Security Centre |
02-132-4310 / 02-132-4000
02-535-1669 |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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Emergency Center (24 Hours) |
02-643-5522 |
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Fax |
02-643-5521 |
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Tourist Police Hotline
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Contact information:
International Public Relations Division
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48
Fax: +66 (0) 2253 7419
E-mail: prdiv3@tat.or.th
Web site: www.tatnews.org
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