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TOURISM SITUATION IN THAILAND
As of November 28, 2008 / 21.00 hrs. (Bangkok Time)
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20.00 Hrs – The Minister of Tourism and Sports announced that at this time the related authorities are trying to solve the problem of the landing / departing schedule of the airlines, as well as try to find a location in the centre of Bangkok for passengers to check in and board their respective airlines conveniently. In the meantime, they should let the hotels facilitate them as best as possible until their time of departure. |
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Thai aviation authorities gave airlines the green light to use U-Tapao Airport. Mr. Chaisak Angkasuwan, Director General of the Civil Aviation Department said that he had authorized more than 20 airlines to utilise the airport, and already a number of flights had landed. He also requested that Immigration and Customs staff to reinforce the number of staff at the airport.
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Thai aviation authorities are also coordinating with THAI and other airlines in transferring the stranded passengers and tourists to U-Tapao International Airport, so that they can continue onto their destination. |
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THAI have organised a special flight for Thai Muslim pilgrims to their annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca from Hat Yai Airport. ACM Narongsak Sangapong, THAI’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat Department and Acting President, said that due to the Airports of Thailand (AoT)’s announcement of the closure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports since 21 November, 2008, a number of Thai Muslim pilgrims were stranded at Suvarnabhumi and Hat Yai International Airports. |
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THAI organised a special flight, TG8534, on the Hat Yai – Jeddah route, utilizing Airbus A300-600 aircraft. Flight TG8534 departed Hat Yai International Airport at 15.35 hrs. and will arrive at Jeddah at 22.14 hrs. (local time). |
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Jetstar Asia is re-commencing its Bangkok services; flights will embark and disembark at U-Tapao International Airport from this evening till further notice. The flight schedules are as follows:
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SIN – UTP |
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07.15 am – 08.35 am |
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UTP – SIN |
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3K 512 |
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09.15 am – 12.40 pm |
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SIN – UTP |
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3K 513 |
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06.50 pm – 08.10 pm |
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UTP – SIN |
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3K 514 |
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08.50 pm – 00.05 am |
Jetstar is contacting the passengers who have made reservations on the flights and who were not able to fly due to the airport closure in Bangkok. The passengers should only show up at U-Tapao International Airport after they have confirmed their reservations with Jetstar Asia. For further information on flight schedules, reservations and latest updates during this period, passengers may contact Jetstar Asia’s 24-hours call centre, the toll-free numbers are:
Singapore: 800-616-1977
Bangkok: 1800-611-2957 |
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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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The Ministry of Tourism and Sports in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and Thai Hotels Association (THA) has transferred the remaining stranded passengers to the following hotels:
- Imperial Queen’s Park
Address: 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Sukhumvit Road
Khlongtan, Khlongton District, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 02-267-9000, 02-261-9300
- 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
- Ambassador Hotel Bangkok
Address: 171 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 02-254-0444
E-mail: info@amtel.com
- Royal Princess Hotel
Address: 269 Larn Luang Road, Promprab, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 02-281-3088
E-mail: dpllrsvn@dusit.com
- Jasmin Executive Suites
Address: 2 Soi Prasarnmitr (Sukhumvit Soi 23),
Sukhumvit Rd.,
Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110
Tel: 02-204-5888
E-mail: sales@jasmincity.com
And for others, please contact the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) Tel: +66 2 237-6046-8, + 66 2 632-7400-2), Thai Hotels Association (THA) (Hotline Number : 1552), and TCT (Tel: 02-250-5500 ext. 1646).
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Conditions of Accommodation
- Tourists cannot reimburse the accommodation and meals for cash.
- Tourists can stay in the accommodation under the condition that their costs do not exceed 2,000 Baht per day. For any excess, tourists must be responsible and pay themselves.
- Tourists can only change the place of accommodation that has been arranged by THA and ATTA.
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Re: Visa
For any tourist whose visa has expired since 26 November, 2008, till the airport reopens, there will be no penalty or charge for overstay from the Immigration Bureau. However, tourists must show their original tickets, so they are not charged. |
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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