Sept. 28 has been announced as the opening date for Bangkok’s new airport. There has been mention of which year, but everyone suspects the transport ministers are pushing for this year. The countdown begins today.
100 days to go.
Odds are 40-1 they miss the date, since over one million pieces of equipment have to be moved from Don Muang to the new site and over a month of that time has been slotted for complete devotion to World Cup fever by Thai football enthusiasts.
Another side bet is what kind of plane lands first.
I’m betting on a Piper Cub.
Tony at maggie May will handle the action.
UPDATE
Airport is only 24 days from opening.
Commercial flights have begun.
The immigration officials have promised to process travelers in 20 seconds.
Lete’s hope for the best or something close to it.