New domestic terminal at Don Mueang

Airports of Thailand opens new domestic terminal at Don Mueang International Airport in December 2015

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) opens Terminal 2 at the Don Mueang International Airport for domestic flights on 24 December, 2015. The facility has a capacity to handle 11.5 million passengers per year, and is equipped with six rows of check-in counters, totalling 70 counters, including 10 counters for passengers with disabilities.

The 24-December soft launch date follows the successful implementation of a three-day thorough trial operation which simulated real check-in conditions, luggage loading, immigration, and boarding of passengers. Public transport, including taxis and airport express buses, are available.

In order to ensure smooth experience for passengers, AOT is currently fine-tuning the final details of some other areas; such as, washrooms, restaurants, and shops.

The new domestic terminal is set for a full opening in February 2016.

AOT has ensured that the new terminal as well as current facilities on operations are renovated, maintained and operated in line with the international airport safety and security standards.

Don Mueang International Airport currently serves domestic and international flights by low-cost carriers, including Thai Smile, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Orient Thai Airlines etc. It is also handling capacity of 28 million passengers per year while the full operation of the second passenger terminal at the Airport will bring the capacity to handle up to 40 million passengers per year.

multiple entry tourist visa

Thailand has recently announced the introduction of the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for foreign visitors to facilitate the forth coming ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) integration and to boost Thailand’s tourism industry.

As published in the Royal Gazette on 14 September, 2015, the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is available from 13 November, 2015, onwards and can be obtained from the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates worldwide. The six-month METV, costing 5,000 Baht, will grant travellers unlimited border crossings for up to 60 days per stay within the visa validity.

Requirements for the METV Applications: in addition to the required documents for a tourist visa, applicants for the METV must provide the following supporting documents:

1. Passport or travel document with a minimum six months of validity.
2. Visa application form completely filled out.
3. Two passport-sized photographs (2-inch x 2-inch).
4. Evidence of permanent residence/residence permit (if the applicant is not a national of the country where he/she is applying for the visa.)
5. Copy of bank statements or evidence of adequate finances in the last six months with a minimum balance equivalent to 200,000 Baht (every month).
6. Letter of Employment. For those who are self-employed, a business license or business registration indicating the applicant’s name.
7. For students, proof of full-time student status.
8. Copy of an air ticket, e-ticket or proof of itinerary (for the first visit to the Kingdom minimum).
9. For minors under 20 years of age, a copy of a birth certificate, copies of the mother’s and father’s passports/ID and copy of a Marriage Certificate if any; letter of consent from the mother and father for the minor to travel abroad in the case not accompanying with the child (has to be notarised); in case of sole custody, a copy of the court order must be provided.
10. Visa fee for the METV: 5,000 Baht.

For more information on the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy and Consulate in your respective country. www.thaiembassy.org/main/