another lungful of fresh air???
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/04/thailand-evacuations-reported-due-to-fire-at-industrial-waste-warehouse-in-bang-but-subdistrict-ban-khai-district-rayong-province-as-of-april-22
BKK is an excellent airport. The new satellite terminal is wonderful; bright, roomy, airy. All of the negatives associated with the main terminal are avoided. In response to criticism;
-Duty Free format is no different than NRT, TPE or HKG.
-Gate location is similar to other large airports. Some airlines are further away from the terminal. Thai Airways is just a few minutes walk. Satellite terminal makes access even easier.
- Satellite terminal has many restaurants, Main terminal centralized restaurants to minimize fire hazard and to control cooking smells and temperature impact.
- AC is fine for Asians who do not like refrigeration temperatures. 23C in a locale that often hits 40C is fine. I am comfortable.
- My last arrival: From gate to immigration, was 15 minutes, 5 minutes at immigration, 15 minutes at baggage carousel. When I left at Songkran, 15 minutes to clear security and immigration. I am in USA now. The lineup for immigration and customs in Miami is 1 hour+, LHR is often 1 hr+. Same for LAX.
Arriving in Bangkok is a joyful experience for me. I can't wait to come back in a few weeks. I am traveling in deep south USA and I find it chilly and airports less loving than BKK.
The article says that he lost control on a wet road and went over the sidewalk. If it was raining, it is doubtful he would want to drive on kamala beach.