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TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND (TAT) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STRANDED PASSENGERS
As of 29 November, 2008
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Bangkok, Thailand, 29 November, 2008 - 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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Due to the Airports of Thailand (AoT)’s suspension of services at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, all inbound and outbound flights were cancelled since 04.00 hrs. during 25-26 November 2008, causing inconvenience to over 3,000 passengers. The stranded passengers who fly with THAI have been accommodated by Thai Airways International. |
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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) 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@jasminecity.com
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And others, please contact the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) (Tel: +66 2 237 6046-8, +66 2 632 7400 – 2), THA (Tel: 02 281 9496 or Hotline Number: 1552), and TCT (Tel: 02 250 5500 ext. 1646). More hotels have been attached. |
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On the basis of assistance, for tourists and travellers who cannot travel to their destination as of 25 November, 2008, till the airport reopens, TAT and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports have provided accommodation and meals, as well as facilitated tourists as much as possible until they are able to return to their destination. |
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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.
List of Other Authorized Hotels
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On the other hand, 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 to avoid being charged. |
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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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Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport
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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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