Sukhumvit Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Anyone? Apologies to all if this question been asked before in previous topic but what's the average taxi fare from the new joint to Pattaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 This is where the difference lies with Architects. European Architect are responsible for the whole package and become 100% liable for their designs. In Asia they hold the construction company responsible. So if this was to happen in europe Murphy/Jahn would be held completly accountable forthe run way failures and any other issues arising from sub-standard construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojis Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 hello!! i'm back at Suvanboomboom, this time in the Emirates lounge ... and it's light years ahead than the grim room I would have been in Don Muang if flying on the same UL J ticket... good food spacious room and Dom Perignon... hope I never get back to that old airport... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 How come that only the guys who fly first class defend the airport? CT and kojis seem to be in the minority. I really pity you two if you have to go back to DM. NOT! Josh really sums it up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was_usvirgin Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I haven't yet been to the airport, but from what I've been reading about the general instability of the place, I can't help recalling when a portion of the roof at CDG fell through and killed some travelers a few years ago. If the French can do it, certainly the Thais can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 << Who has the limo concession is my question!! >> I was told by a diplomat that Thaksin's cousin had it. What a surprise ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 << How come that only the guys who fly first class defend the airport? >> The first class section of a plane never crashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 555555555 Yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dali Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 The new airport's problems are being overblown by those who desire to use that as a means of disgracing Thaksin. I don't care much for the interior design and there are some things that could be improved, but overall its a major improvement over Don Muang. I've been there 5 times now, flying both coach and business class, making a connection between domestic and international on different airlines, arriving on international and domestic flights, been there at all hours of day and night, etc., and its been a good experience every time. My biggest complaint is that the limo scam is just like Don Muang. The taxi stand is hidden out of sight where it is difficult to find, and while you're looking you have to fight off hordes of touts trying to 'help you' by conning you into an overpriced ride. Not a problem after you've been there and know your way around, but scamming newbies is no way to welcome guests into your country. What I really can't understand in all the discussions about reopening Don Muang, is some of the airlines saying they want to move back because the fees are higher at Suvarnabhumi. The dumbest thing AOT could do is allow airlines to pay lower fees to operate out of Don Muang. It will cost Thailand a lot more to maintain and operate two international airports, and Suvarnabhumi is still going to have to be paid for regardless, so they shouldn't be incenting airlines to move back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo_bill Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 The small Thai First lounge with windows to the runway in Don Muang has been the nicest lounge in the universe . They even had a piano . And because nobody knew the lounge was there , plenty of space . Good old Don Muang , no cracks in the runways - only in the building, hongnams in hundreds, cheap taxis , phantastic arrivals area and polluted air . I want it back . BuBi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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