Bangkok--11 Sep--Airports of Thailand
Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) today hosts a special tour of Suvarnabhumi airport to members of Bangkok based Diplomatic Corps. Representing more than 70 countries, the diplomatic corps and representatives are welcome by Mr. Pongsak Raktapongpaisal, Minister of Transport and Mr. Kantathee Supamongkol, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Srisuk Chandrangsu, AOT Chairman of the board, Mr. Chotisak Asapaviriya, AOT President, and senior member of Airports of Thailand.
Mr. Chotisak Asapaviriya, AOT President said this visit would bring about a better understanding, trust and confidence of Thailand’s readiness to begin open the Suvarnabhumi airport commercially, scheduled on September 2006.
Moreover, this Diplomatic Corps Visit will enhance Thailand’s opportunities to show the world of Suvarnabhumi Airport’s potential in various aspects: improved passenger services, modern and high-tech infrastructure, facilities in passenger terminals and surrounding areas, transportation, state-of-the-art construction and technical operation systems, airport security systems and so on, gearing towards becoming the Southeast Asia’s Aviation Hub.
The airport has successfully conducted full function test flights in which all related systems and commercial aviation support systems were tested, as well as customs, ground services, and luggage handling, etc.
The new airport is ready to commence commercial operation as scheduled, and most recently, over 100 airlines have been invited to test the efficiency of 460 check-in counters. All proved to work in tandem with great efficiency.
For more information please contact:
Public Relations Department
Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT)
Tel. 0-2535-1042, 0-2535-6420