Thailand's main airport resumes service

Published: Dec. 5, 2008 at 7:11 AM
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BANGKOK, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Thailand's main airport resumed operations Friday with a festive atmosphere after having been closed for several days by anti-government protesters.

Dancers and musicians greeted passengers at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, which has been under siege since Wednesday, Thai News Service reported.

Airlines reported few delays in departures. The first three flights were from Thai Airways International, Thai Air Asia and Bangkok Airways, while other international airlines were expected to resume their schedules throughout the day, the agency said.

Customs Department Director General Uthit Thammawathin said Thailand lost millions of dollars in revenue and taxes because cargo shipments were stranded when protesters forced the closure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports during the week.


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