Top Beaches Andaman Coast

Krabi
Located approximately in an area spanning 4,708 sq km and 814 km away from Bangkok. One of the most attractive
destinations with beautiful beach setes. An ideal get awaydestination for people looking for an escape to white sandy beaches
and an idyllic sea. Surroundig the island are 130 tiny islands like pearls scatered on the Andaman Sea. The island contains many
caves and a fisherman's community. Tourists are attracted to large and small islands and verdant forests
with caves and waterfall.





Phi Phi Island (Krabi)
Part of the Noparat Marine National Park,the Phi Phi group of islands covers 4 sub-districts of Krabi Province. It is located brtween
the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. It comprises Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Yoong,
Koh Mai Phai, Phi Phi Leh and small islands such as Bida Nai and Bida Nok. The island is now recovering since the tsunami aftermath
and it still boasts some of the best diving sites.





Koh Lanta (Krabi)
Located in Krabi,Koh Lanta spread over an area 152 sq km with 50 tiny islands in the area. It consists of two major islands, the more
populated Koh Lanta Yai and the smaller Koh Lanta Noi. The center of the island is the Baan Sala Daan community on the Koh Lanta Yai.
It is the place with many boat piers and sea arrivals. It also contains many restaurants and shops for tourists.



Phuket
Since the Sukhothai period known as the pearl of the Andaman. It has been one of the world's most well-known tourist destinations.
The island offers unbeatable combinations of perfect silky beaches and entertainment. Patong Beach extends in an area of 9 km comprising
many entertainment venues for nightlife. Kata Beach is famous for its diving schools due toits coral shores extending to Koh Poo, while
Karon Beach is located further north from Kata Beach comprising of a little hill. However, Karon Beach is longer than Kata Beach and flaunts a long
sandy beach with fine sand. The other tourist spot is the Lae Promthep that overlooks the Andaman Sea over a rocky cliff peninsula where
tourists like to go for long walks.



Mu Koh Surin
Mu Koh Surin National Park, found some 60 km off the west coast of Phang Nga Province, and 100 km north of the Similans, is an archipelago
of 5 islands: Koh Surin Nuea, Koh Surin Tai,Koh Ri, Koh Kai, and Koh Klang. The excellent diving, snorkeling, hiking and game fishing are what most
visitors come for, and those hoping to find a quiet refuge from the tourist traps and urban centres will be delighted with the islands lack of "development".
Those seeking convenience, comfort and 5-star service had best choose another destination-or travel there on a luxery liveaboard cruise.
The main island of Surin Nuea has several bays,the largest being Ao Mae Yai on the southwest, which feature calm waters and safe anchorage.
On the southeast side is Ao Luek, which has shallow coals and an abundance of marine life. Ao Mai Ngam is where the national Park's office is found,
as well as a 2 km walking path. There's good snorkeling and swimming here of its long beach. Ao Chak at the north of Surin Nuea is a beautiful bay
of pristine coral reefs.



Similan Island
The Similan Islands comprises 9 islands.(dirived from the Malay sembilan, meaning"nine".)
It is known for the wonders that lien beneath the clear blue sea surrounding it. The island is surrounded with shallow sea floors that look sky blue extending
into view until it turns dark blue. It is touted as one of the best diving areas in the world. This little archipelago has also become a favourite destination for
yachts and tour boats.



Trang Sea
It is one of the fascinating islands located approximately 828 km from Bangkok. Trang Province covers an area of 4,941 sq km. The province on the northern side
of Nakhon Si Thammarat, it contains 46 smallislands. The most outstanding island is Koh Kradaan, containing a long white sand beach with pristine blue sea.
The corals are visible from above the sea with marine life in its natural state. The island is also the home to the Morakot cave (emerals cave) and Koh Mook Island.
The Morakot cave contains an emerals pond that fascinates tourists.

Top Beaches The West of the Gulf

Cha-am (Petchburi)
Cha-am beach is located 41 km from Petchburi Province. It comprises the longest sandy beach and is well known as much as Hua Hin that is situated only 20 km from here. It used to be a fisherman's village before it became famous with the royal family. King Rama Vl liked the place so much that he built a summer palace called Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathayawan, which is now a tourist spot.





Hua Hin (Prachuab Khirikhan)
The tourist destination for many years also the first Thai beach resort,today it is still famous amongst local and international tourists. It is easily accessible from Bangkok with modern infrastructure. The place has an old fisherman's establishment. It is only 200 km from Bangkok, just a two and half hours drive. An ideal place for a weekend retreat.



Pranburi (Prachuab Khirikhan)
Pranburi is the coastline that continues after Cha-am and Hua Hin, it is only 30 km from Hua Hin and part of Prachuab Khirikhan Province. It does not have the most spectacular beach side but it is known for its secluded beach and peaceful environment. Pranburi is a good spot to travel to places nearby such as the Pranburi Park, Park Nam village and Naresuan beach known for its golden beach.



Koh Samui (Surat Thani)
Koh Samui is a famous island well-known around the world, located in the Gulf of THailand. The island is 84 km off coast from Surat Thani Province. The island covers an area of 247 sq km with a 52 km long road built around it. One-third of the area is a plain and surrounded by hills. The best time to enjoy the sea is from January until May. The most well-known beaches are Chawaeng, Na Thien, Lamai and Taling Ngam. The island has many lazy beaches dotted with coconut trees overlooking the pristine blue sea. Most tourists are attracted to visit the island many times. Koh Samui has also become a sea food haven and spa resort for tourists.





Koh Phangan (Surat Thani)
Koh Phangan is located 20 km north of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. It comprises a white sandy beach,pristine blue sea and natural lush tropical jungle on its green hills. The island is well-known amongst backpackers and tourists for its Full Moon Parties,on the full moon night. However, the island has more to offer other than being a party hub with its scenic Phaeng waterfall sanctuary and other islands accessible from the main island dotting the sea.



Koh Tao (Surat Thani)
A tiny island in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand,off the coast of Surat Thani Province and Chumporn Province. It used to be an island where political prisoners were incarcerated along with Taru Tao Island. However, this island now attracts a large number of tourists for scuba diving and coral reef viewing. It has a coastline and palm fringed beach overlooking the sea. The white sandy beaches are a pheasure to visit with the island hosting the largest number of diving schools. It is suitable for deep sea divers to set a base from where they can go diving. The island has Chaloke Baan Kao Bay,Luek Bay and Tanoad Bay and many other attraction. The island is home to two stone structures laid by King Rama V neary 100 years ago.



From Suvarnabumi vol1 no6

Top Beaches The East of the Gulf

Pattaya (Chonburi)
Located only 150 km from Bangkok, contraining a 15 km sandy beach, Pattaya is known for its beach-side sun andentertainment centers. Today,it is easily accessible and modren in setting providing tourists with all that they need.It has been a major tourist attraction for the last three decades.
Pattaya can be divided into 3 main areas:
1. The northern part is the quietest part of pattaya city. It is the area around thr Dolphin round-about. The Dolphin round-about is the starting point of the northern part of Pattaya. The area consists of residential apartments,restaurants and hotels.
2.The central part of pattaya mainly comprises mainly of smaller shop houses and open air bars. It is also dotted with lines of go-go bars and clothes shops.
3.The southern part of Pattaya is the last turning point of Pattaya province known as the Walking Street lined with shops, Beer bars and sea food restaurants. It has malls and shop houses. Most shop houses are open till late at night.



Bang Saen Beach(Chonburi)
Bang Saen is located only 14 km from Chonburi. It used to be one of the most popular beaches for the local people. It is maked with a road that runs parallel to the beach. The beach is full of shops, makeshift food vendors and sitting areas for rent. The beach is very lively and comprises several water sports activities such as Banana boat and boat trips. Many bicycle rental shops are also found near the beach. It is possible to do a day trip to the beach so ideal for a day's outing.



Koh Chang (Trad)
Located in eastern part of Thailand,Koh Chang is the second largest of the Koh Chang Marine National Park,second only to Phuket. It is maked foe its stony cliffs, lush nature and wild area. The island is full of waterfalls due to its water catchments wild areas. The island flaunts some beautiful waterfalls along with its white sandy beach and pristine blue sea located on its eastern side.



Koh Man Nok (Rayong)
Koh Man Nok is one of the group of three islands called Koh Man islands. The other two are Koh Man Nai and Koh Man Klang. These islands are known for stony cliffs and blue sea and excellent diving sights. However, there is only one resort on the island and it is suitable only for nature lovers.



Koh Samet (Rayong)
Koh Samet is the miracle glass island, made famous by thr legendary Thai poet-Sunthorn Pu. It is the island of great natural beauty of Rayong province. It is famous with both local and foreign tourists and is comprised of 2-3 hillsthat are arranged in an interesting maner onthe northern and western parts of the island. It is known as Koh Samet because of the 'Samet' specie of plant that bears red and white seeds. Previously, villagers would ese them to light fires for living. The island does not have any water source with 80% of the island covered with stony hills and deciduous forest. The rainy season starts in May to September. The island faces some rough weather in May and rains mainly in
August.



From Suvarnabumi Vol1 No6

Different beauty of Andaman/Gulf of Thailand

Seas, wherever they are noted for their beauty. But in the eyes of Dr.Torn, a marine expert who has paid many visits to
Thailand's seas, there is a difference in the coastal areas in the Andaman and the Gulf of Thailand.

He compares the two sides to two women. The Andaman Sea is comparable to a well-dressed outgoing woman who instantly charms onlookers. The Gulf of Thailand is an elegant and reserved woman who gradually reveals the beauty
inside.

"First of all, we need to understand that the sea has its own life. Like humans, sea is diverse. Some women are outgoing and favor colorful clothes,others may be the opposite. We need to ask ourselves what is our type".

"If you want to cherish the blue sky,blue water, white sand and beautiful corals, you should head to the Andaman Sea. The Gulf awaits those who are fascinated with the local ways of life. It's a leisurly destination while the Andaman Sea is for
active person".

"Once getting to the Andaman Sea, you have to be active, going here and there. But in the Gulf, you can sit idly under coconut trees, taking in the view. It's kind of relaxing and that's why it's a good destination for families".

Dr. Torn concluded that in over 30 years of traveling, Thailand's seas have remained charming.
"My first sea tour was when Iwas 6 and I'm still a regular visitor. I have visited seas and islands all over the world, but Thailand's
seas never stop mesmerizing me. Importantly their best charms lie in food and service".

Local ways of life...Thailand's attractions

Thailand's advantages do not end there. Dr.Torn who has traveled to every sea in the world said that adding to the attractiveness
of Thailand's sea are the local ways of life.
"The Maldives offers sea and sand. But here, greeting tourists are also sea people who are ready to show their culture particularly
their food. I can say that our Thai seafood is the best in the world. I have tried seafood all over the world. It's all fresh, but the
difference lies in the sauce. Our fish dish is done in a pan. This is the local wisdom that has been inherited for generations.
Moreover, Thai's smiles and warm gestures as well as the sevice mind are the unique attraction.
"Seas everywhere are beautiful, but making them impressive is details-food, services, diving activities, greetings and accommodations.
Thailand is the best in these regards. Each year,300,000-400,000 foreign tourists visit our beaches, not because of the beauty
but because of our services. Thai beaches are drawing visitors because of a combination of beautiful seas,safety with first- class
medical service, sea rescue units and modern boat technology, as well as superb services. It's the perfect comination".

Thai sea, all-year-round destinations

Thai sea, all-year-round destinations
The second highlight line in the location of the sea which allow tourists to visit in all seasons. While the Andaman Sea
(covering Ranong to Satun) is in the monsoon season from may to november,tourists can enjoy the west of the Gulf of
Thailand(from Prachuab Khiri Khan to Narathiwat). During this period, east of the Gulf (Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi
and Trad) also suffers from storms.
"When the monsoon in the Andaman Sea come to pass, from December and May, it is open for all when the west of the
Gulf will be hit by storms. Our sea is thus open all year round, particularly Hua Hin, Pattaya and Bang Sean. We offers more
choices than other countries".
"Some misunderstand that there are no high waves in Thailand. We're now in fact attracting wind surfers,particularly foreigners
who usually go to sea, particularly to the Andaman Sea,near Phuket, during the rainy season. Yet,wind serfing here may not be
as popular as in Hawii".

Thailand ....where ocean meet

Thailand ....where ocean meet
Dr.Torn Tumrongnawasawat, marine biologist of Kasetsart Univercity,Advisor to Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment and Advisor to the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is known
as a guru of the Thai sea. From his data, Thailand's coastal areas cover 428,000squre kilometers.
There are 900 islands,90,000 rai of coral reef areas, 750,000 rai of mangrove forests, and 2,000 kilometers
of coastal length. Compared to the world,Thailand's sea is small but it portrays the uniqueness that is
rarely found anywhere else.
"Thailand's coastal areas are split between the areas along the Gulf of Thailand (east and west) as part
of the Pacific Ocean's South China Sea and the Andaman Sea which is part of the Indian Ocean.
Thailand is where two oceans meet : one,the Pacific,is the world's biggest ocean and the other,
the Indian Ocean, is the world's smallest and

Amazing Seaside Thailand

Amazing Seaside Thailand
When the summer heat is is replacing the winter,it is the time that Thailand's high season returns.
And there is no better place to go than to'the sea'. Seventy percent of 13 million tourists coming to
Thailand said the sea is the first that draws them to the country. Thailand has 17 coastalprovinces;
4 in the east of the Gulf of Thailand, 6 in the west of the Gulf, and 6 along the Andaman coast.
What has the sea in these provinces to offer? How does it differ from other seas around the world?
What are the specail features of Thailand's sea? Find the answer in this issue of Suvarnabumi Magazine,
as we are indulging in incomparable inspirations for Thai-styled summer breaks.

YASOTHON

YASOTHON
Yasothon is famous for its boisterous Rocket Festival every May,when giant home-made missiles are launched into the air in a symbolic rain-making gesture.

In the town at Wat Mahathat,Phra That Yasothon is a much-visited Lao-style chedi, said to be over 1,200 years old. It enshrines holy relics of Phra Ananda,one of Lord Buddha's chief disciples. That Kong Khao Noi is an ancient Khmer chedi with a much revered brick and stucco Buddha that is ritually bathed every April. The handicraft village of Ban Si Than is famed for the triangular pillows used in most Thai households.
Yasothon has an area of 4,161 square kilometres. It is divided into the following districts: Muang, Kham Khuean Kaeo, Maha Chana Chai, Pa Tio, Loeng Nok Tha, Kut Chum, Kho Wang, Sai Mun and Thai Charoen.



Festivals & Events
Bang Fai Rocket Festival - Phaya Thaen Park
Date : May (second weekend)
Yasothon is most famous for its spectacular Rocket (Bung Fai) Festival, an Bang Fai Rocket Festival event which draws visitors from all over the country. The festival features large home-made rockets, fireworks displays, parades and beauty contests. Traditionally northeastern villagers have created and launched rockets of all kinds and sizes as a belief that this will ensure that the gods will send plenty of rain for the rice planting season. As part of this two-day festival there are beauty pageants and various forms of folk and cultural entertainment full of merriment.





Meritorious Garland Tradition
Date : February
During the season for merit making and local festival of the Magapuja, worship for the full moon Day of te third lunar mnth in commemoration of the Great Assembly of Disciples, there was, believed to be the only one in the world, a spectacular traditon which has long been practiced by the villagers of Ban Fayart, mahachanachai district, Yasothon. And this merit making festival is called BOON HAE MALAI of the Meritorious Garland Tradition.

Being the devout Buddhists, all people in Ban Fayart would take exquisitedly decorated handmade garland flowers which were made from pop-paddy to worship to the Lord Buddha.
Later, local wisdom of the people of Ban Fayart have played a great role to the tradition. They apply the pop-paddy to decorate and beautify the garland, all are hand decorative garlands. There are various style of garlands according to the decorators. They also try to use cotton yarn, artificial plastic flowers, flowers made from crepe paper, and plastic beads to make them more attractive.

KHON KAEN

Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen is 445 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of about 10,886 square kilometres. Khon Kaen is the commercial,administrative an educational centre of the Northeast,which is often used by travellers as a base for visiting many parts of upper Isan. Khon Kaen National Museum houses objects from the Dvaravati period and bronze sculptures from Ban Chiang. Kaen Nakhon Lake in the centre of town is a popular spot for picnics and dining,while Wat That on its bank features typical Isan spires.



Khon Kaen is the centre of the northeastern silk industry with numerous villages producing their own mudmee designs. Chonnabot is noted for its quality silks. Every December the city hosts a Silk Fair, when all the best materials are on sale.



Unusual animals are popular in the province, with the cobra and the turtle villages high on tourist programmed. In both villages, the residents live with their proteges, training them and putting on fascinating shows. A dinosaur is the provincial symbol ever since remains of these great beasts were unearthed in Phu Wiang National Park, an area also famous for its flora,fauna and waterfalls.






Festivals & Events
Khon Kaen Dok Khoon Siang Khaen Flower Festival
April 12-15 Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Khon Kaen
This festival coincides with Songkran (the traditional Thai New Year) and is staged at Bung Kaen Nakhon. Featuring colorful floral processions, major festival activities include religious rites and merit-making and I-San folk music. Dancing and entertainment.
Silk Festival
November 29-December 10 Khon Kaen City Hall, Khon Kaen
Staged annually in front of Government Houses, this promotes silk weaving and silk worm culture. Pook Sieo, an I-San tradition promoting close friendship between people of

UBUN RATCHATHANI

Ubon Ratchathani

Province covers a total area of 15,744.85 square kilometers, with Amnat Charoen Province to the north, the Banthat Mountain Range along the border of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the south, the Mekhong River and Lao People's Democratic Republic to the east, and Yathothon and Si Sa Ket Provinces to the west.

Ubon Ratchathani is divided into 19 Amphoes and 6 King Amphoes, namely: Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Warm Chamrap, Amphoe Det Udom, Amphoe Buntharik, Amphoe Na Chaluai, Amphoe Nam Yun, Amphoe Khong Chiam, Amphoe Phibun Mangsahan, Amphoe Si Muang Mai, Amphoe Trakan Phutphon, Amphoe Khemarat, Amphoe Muang Samsip, Amphoe Khuang Nai, Amphoe Kut Khaopun, Amphoe Pho Sai, Amphoe Tan Sum, Amphoe Samrong, Amphoe Sirindhom King Amphoe Don Mot Daeng, King Amphoe Thung Si Udom, King Amphoe Na Yia, King Amphoe No Tan, King Amphoe Lao Sua kok, and King Amphoe Sawang Wirawong.

The Kha and the Suai, two local tribes, had moved from Si Sattanakanahut to this area before the Rattanakosin Period. During the reign of King Rama I, the King thought of locating the people scattered around because of war into one area. Therefore, any leader who could gather the greatest number of people and establish a secure community would be promoted to the rank of Chao Muang or Chief. For this reason, in 1786, Thao Kham Phong, who had led a group of his people to settle in the Huai Chaeramae area on a plain on the bank of the Mun River, was promoted to the rank of Chief. Later, when he helped the Thai troops to attack Nakhon Champasak, he was promoted to the rank of Phra Pathum Worarat Suriyawong and became Chao Muang or Governor of Ban Chaeramae, which was upgraded to the status of a province called Ubon Ratchathani. Later, the city was moved to a new site at Dong U-Phung, which is the site of the present city with seven other towns as satellites.

During the reign of King Rama V, before the reform of the provincial administration which divided the kingdom into Monthon (circle), Changwat (province), and Amphoe (district), Ubon Ratchathani was annexed to Lao Kao town. Later in 1899, the name of the area was changed to the Northeastern Monthon with Ubon Ratchathani as its administrative center, and the name was changed again in 1900 to Monthon I-San.

Because of the Depression in 1915, the status of Monthon Ubon Ratchathani was reduced to only a province in Monthon Nakhon Ratchasima in 1933, the division of the kingdom into Monthon was abolished and the city has been known as Ubon Ratchathani from that time on.

Festivals & Events

Candle FestivalThe Candle Festival is the largest religious ceremony in Ubon Ratchathani. It is celebrated yearly by the City on Asalha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Day. The ceremony is held at Thung Si Muang and Chaturamuk Pavillion.
There are two kinds of candle competitions; the sticker imprint candles and the carved ones. The procession, consisting of candle floats from the various temples, with a beautiful lady representing an angel for each candle, mves from the front of Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram along the road to Thung Si Muang.
At night, there is entertainment to celebrate the Lent candles. The reflection of lights on the candles creates a picturesque effect during the festival.

Local Products

The local products of Ubon Ratchathani are Khit-designed pillows, Pha Khao Ma or loincloths, silk, fold up mats, Khit-designed cloth, basketry (such as winnowing baskets), sticky rice containers, fish baskets, and ordinary baskets. Tourists may buy them from souvenir shops around Khuan Thani Road near the Ratchathani Hotel, or from the market in town.

Ubon Ratchathani is also famous for local food prepared from freshwater fish, meat, Pla Sawai or Pla Tepho, sliced into long thin pieces, marinated in salt water with chopped pineapple, meat, and sealed in jars. This kind of specialty is called "Khem Mak Nat." It can be used to make various kinds of food; for example, it can be used as many kinds of dips. This product is sold all over Amphoe Muang.

Suvarnabhumi Airport

The Auspicious Name
Thailand Grand Take-Off
National Agenda
Flying to the future

FLYING TO THEVFUTURE

FLYING TO THE FUTURE

Strategically designed to be Southeast Asia's aviation hub, Suvarnabhumi Airport in the initial stage is capable of accommodating at least 45 million passengers per year, 76 flights per hour and
3 million tons of air cargo per annum.

At the full stage, with four runways, Suvarnabhumi Airport is designed to serv at least 100 million
passengers per year and 64 million tons of air cargo per year.

CONSTRUCTION COST

Suvarnabhumi Airport required a total investment of Bt150 billion. Of the total,Bt137 billion came from the central budget and state interprise's financing and the remaining Bt 13 billion was balanced by the private sector's co-investment.

National Ageda

National Ageda

"The fastest is the surviving"

That was what the famous futurist Alvin Toffler mentioned 10 years ago,with his predition that from the 21st century, what would determine trade success at the global level is speed!

Internationally,competition take shape in the world of networked speed,creating a new economic
platform having international airports as the drivers in boosting the countries' business competitiveness.

In 1960,Thailand concocted a plan to build a new airport.The Airports Authority of Thailand commissioned an advisor to complete a master plan on the nationwide airports system,to guide Thailand on large-sized airport development in the long term.The study showed the Bangkok International Airport at Don Muang would run at full capacity in 2000 and without a new airport, Thailand's tourism,commerce and industrial sectors would be affected. Don Muang itself
was constructed as a base for the Royal Thai Air Force.

As such, Thailand was in dire need for a new modern airport to specifically serve commercial aviation,to accommodate the future expansion in air traffic.

Though the new airport development has encountered various obstacles which have delayed
the construction for decades,the current government under Prime minister Taksin Shinawattra
has pushed for this mega-project at full effort. The airport construction was included in the "National Agenda", where all related agencies must cooperate to reach the goal, paving the way for the inauguration of Suvarnabhumi Airport as the nation's main airport and as an aviation center in Southeast Asia.

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THAILAND GRAND TAKE-OFF

THAILAND GRAND TAKE-OFF
28 September 2006 marks another historic day,when the Suvarnabhumi International Airport is officially operational after 47 years of waiting. In the borderless world where speed is the rule of the game,"Suvarnabhumi" is not just an Airport but the simbol of Thailand's great leap forward in the world stagein economic,trade,investment,social,cultural and other terms. The inaugural "Suvarnabhumi"magazine re-flects the pride in new airport, in full confidence that Suvarnabhumi Airport would lead Thailand towards a bright future as indicated by the meaning of its name "Golden Land".

Suvarnabhumi Airport

"SUVARNABHUMI" The Auspicious Name

"SUVARNABHUMI" The Auspicious Name
Evidence convinced historians that around 2,500-3,000 years ago,the land where Thailand is located was part of "Suvarnabhumi" the golden land that accommodated a major trade center of the world.

Living in the central land where major trade routes existed,pre-historic communities in Thailand,believed to be part of the "Suvarnabhumi",demonstrated great economic advancement.Large empires were born,inclouding Dhavaravadee,Lopbiri,Srivijaya,Sukhothai.Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin.

From "Siam" to "Thailand",the fundamentals of 'Suvarnabhumi'have never faded.
Thailand's abundant natural resources,exquisite culture and readiness in other areas have remained attractive to the international community.

Though the word "Suvarnabhumi"stands for the great root that directly concerns Thailand,it become irrelevant over the long course of time.

But it has re-emerged in the royal script"Pramahachanok" and it is the name His Majesty the King bestowed on the kingdom's new international airport on 29 September 2000.Since then,the airport is called "Suvarnabhumi Airport"re-placing the fomer name of 'Nong Ngu Hao' (Cobra Swamp) which refers to a small canal that runs through this area.

His Majesty the King also greaciously defined the airport's name as "Golden Land"
and laid the foundation stone of the Passeger Terminal on19 January 2002.

The word"Suvarnbhumi" has thus come back to life,carrying an auspicious meaning that reflects the Kingdom's part glory.And now Suvarnabhumi represents an essential gateway towards economic prosperity today and in the futuer.