Bangkok airport rail service

BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT, Thailand’s impressive gateway, but plagued with (mostly political) problems since its opening at the end of 2006, is having difficulties in completing a city centre fast rail link.  Whilst physically completed, disputes between the contractor and the airport authorities have meant delays with the service commencement.  Now a trial service has been postponed indefinitely because of continuing civil problems at points in the city centre.  The authorities say that a July date has now been set for the official opening.  The rail service will connect the city air terminal at Makkasan, in central Bangkok, with Suvarnabhumi Airport. www.bangkokairportonline.com

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