 Short
But Meaningful
Thailand is blessed with so many attractions that visitors are
faced with a problem -- time, there's never enough of it. To
explore all the temples, beaches, national parks and museums
in the country would take forever.
The upside to this is that wherever you are in the Kingdom,
a place of interest is never far away. Indeed Bangkok International
Airport is within easy reach of some spectacular tourist attractions.
And thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, seeing them
has never been easier.
For transit passengers, there are now eight
special tour programs that take in temples, shopping malls,
night markets, canals and cultural shows. In short, they offer
something for everyone. Better still, they only need to take
up a little of your time. With officials on hand to help you
navigate immigration procedures and tour guides to lead you
back to the airport, the programs promise to be one of the
most rewarding, enjoyable experiences you ever sign up to
do.
Tourism
Activities
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has been assigned
by the Working Committee to run tours that last between four
and five hours each. All eight of these tours include places
in Bangkok and its surrounding areas that are of cultural
and historical interest :
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Temples & Palaces Tour
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Khong Thon Buri & Shopping Tour |
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Grand Palace & Shopping Tour |
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Thai Boxing Trip |
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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in &
Shopping Tour |
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Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts
Centre & Shopping Tour |
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Thai Food & Night Market Tour |
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Thailand Grand Sale Trip |
Note : Transit
passengers who wish to join the tour must come from visa-exempted
countries : or else Visa on Arrival in needed and must be
processed before joining the tour. Please also note that,
on occasion the number of passengers may affet a tour's itinerary.
For Bangkok Transit Tour, transit passengers
have to contact ATTA desk in Transit Area (before passing
through the Immigration Check-in). Suitable time for transit
tour is between 9 a.m.- 8 p.m
Airport Tax Exemption For Transit Passengers
Programmes
Date of Commencement : February 1, 2002
PARTICIPANTS : Passengers in transit at Bangkok International
Airport who have no more than 12 hours to wait untill their
connecting flight and who are participating in activities
offered by the Working Committee only.
Procedure for Airport Tax Exemption Request
:
Prior to landing or while in transit at Bangkok International
Airport , passengers will be informed of tours open to them
via a variety of media. Those interested in joining any of
the programmes should follow the procedures below :
1. Passengers should select a tour after first making
sure they have sufficient stopover time to participate in
the programme they wish to join. Complete time schedules of
tours offered by the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA)
are provided.
2. Passengers must complete an Airport Tax Exemption
request form available from officials located at either and
of the Transit Lounge. Officials will assist with immigration
formalities and take passengers to the departure point for
their tour.
3. Once the tour is complete, guides will take passengers
back to the airport in time for their flights, offering help
with immigation matters.
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