Archive for the tag 'airports'

Jul 24 2012

Chiang Mai’s International Airport (CNX)

Published by under Transport

Who needs an orchid farm when you have CNX?

Chiang Mai International Airport — airport code CNX — is Thailand’s third busiest after those in Bangkok and Phuket with nearly 3 million annual visitors and around 140 flights a week. The vast majority of those flights link this northern hub to the capital itself but direct flights head to other Thai cities as well … read the full post

Feb 01 2012

Ko Samui airport: Southeast Asia’s cutest?

Published by under Transport

Most residents of Ko Samui have a love-hate relationship with Samui airport, located in Bang Rak, in the island’s northeast. The airport has to be one of the most beautiful in the world: cute, tropical and welcoming. Tastefully built and furnished in true island style without being tacky, the airport is for the most part … read the full post

Nov 30 2011

Photo: Bangkok International Airport

Published by under Photos

Bangkok’s futuristic Suvarnabhumi Airport has been in the news in recent weeks as Thai authorities fought (successfully) to protect it from the floods that ravaged Thailand. Within the sprawling airport though, you’d never know this was going on. A cool lush atmosphere fills the cavernous wings that lunge out to aircraft and, intentionally or not, … read the full post