Thailand - Transit Passengers
Bangkok
Transit Tour
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
-Temples & Palaces Tour
-Khong Thon Buri & Shopping Tour
-Grand Palace & Shopping Tour
-Thai Boxing Trip
-Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in &
-Shopping Tour
-Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts
-Centre & Shopping Tour
-Thai Food & Night Market Tour
-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
TRANSIT TOURS IN BANGKOK AND NEARBY AREAS
(For transit passengers only)
TOUR PROGRAMMES TEMPLES & PALACES TOUR
Duration : 4hours, am / pm
Explore Chinatown, where shopping opportunities abound and
cultural gems like Wat Trai Mit hide behind every corner.
Then visit Pak Khlong Talat flower market on the banks of
the majestic Chao Phraya River. From there, it is on to
Wat Pho - - the city's oldest temple and home to the country's
longest Reclining Buddha. The tour rounds off with stops
at Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the white marble splendour of Wat
Benchamabophit and a gems factory, where quality precious
stones are for sale.
KHLONG THON BURI & SHOPPING TOUR
Duration : 4 hours, am / pm
Take a boat ride to Thon Buri and discover a part of Bangkok
that remains the " Venice of The East ." Revel
in the exquisite craftwork on show at the Royal Barge Museum
before soaking up the history of Ratchadamneon Avenue and
the Anantasamakom Throne Hall. A visit to Dusit Zoo is followed
by a trip to a gems factory, where quality precious stones
are for sale.
GRAND PALACE & SHOPPING TOUR
Duration : 4 hours, am / pm
Take in the sights of Lumphini Park and Jua Lamphong railway
station on the way to the gold and antique shops of Chinatown.
Soak up the atmospere of Pak Khlong Talat flower market
while preparing for Bangkok's premier tourist attraction,
the Grand Palace. The fun continues with trips to Ratchadamnoen
Avenue, the Anantasamakom Throne Hall, Dusit Zoo and a gems
factory.
THAI BOXING TRIP
Duration : 5 hours, pm
Experience the speed, power and skill of Muay Thai boxing
at Ratchadamnoen Stadium (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Sunday) and Lumphini Stadium (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
; fights preceded by a walk around Lumphini Park). Bouts
last five three-minute rounds, the tempo increasing as the
fight goes on. Feet, hands, elbow and knees are all used
to deliver blows in this explosive sport.
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, BANG PA-IN & SHOPPING
TOUR
Duration : 5 hours, am / pm
Lap up the scenery as you head out of Bangkok to Bang Pa-in
Summer Palace. But be sure to leave some film for the palace
itself. Time may have passed since Thai Kings resided here,
but nestled on a riverbank this historic place is still
picture perfect. While in Ayutthaya, tread amid the ruins
of the country's former capital, now a World Heritage Site.
BANG SAI ROYAL FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTRE & SHOPPING
TOUR
Duration : 4 hours, am only
Learning about rural life in the tropics is easy at the
Bang Sai Royal Folks Arts and Crafts Centre.Watch demonstrations
of how silk is woven and wood carved. Join in the fun as
couples shed light on traditional wedding ceremonies and
other customs. The centre was set up by Her Majesty the
Queen's Support Foundation.
THAI FOOD & NIGHT MARKET TOUR
Duration : 4 hours, pm only
Indulge your appetite for fine cuisine as expert chefs at
a Silom Road restaurant prepare a feast of Thai food, while
your eyes take delight in the Thai classical dancers performing
for your pleasure. Later hunt for bargains at Patpong night
market, where shoes, leather goods and handicrafts are sold
at rock bottom prices.
THAILAND GRAND SALE TRIP
Duration : 4 hours, am / pm
Take advantage of sales campaigns at Future Park, one of
the biggest malls in the city. Whether you are after an
antique, some clothes or an electrical appliance, you will
be sure to find it here, and likely at a hefty discount.
Food courts and amusement arcades provide relief from a
hard day's shopping.
Note : For more information and the full Transit Tour programme,
please visit TAT's website at www. Tourismthailand.org
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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