Parking at Udon Thani Airport

Post by **Shado** » December 10, 2015, 10:37 am

I agree. Perhaps designated areas as well for passenger drop off or pick up and for short term and long term parking.

Post by **Bandung_Dero** » December 10, 2015, 11:23 am

Shado wrote:I agree. Perhaps designated areas as well for passenger drop off or pick up and for short term and long term parking.

Last time I parked there were 2 dedicated zones for 1 hour parking at the Arrivals end. Full time staff to have cars towed away breaking the limits. Great, ample spare bays. I still can't figure why the airport parking is so packed - surely can't all be airport customers.

Post by **Shado** » December 10, 2015, 11:34 am

Yes, we've used the 1 hour parking zone the last few of times we went to pick someone up or drop them off at the airport. That is at least a start in solving the parking problems there.

Post by **reddevil** » December 10, 2015, 11:52 am

Charge the same a s Swampy 250 Baht a day or on an hourly rate, By the way its not the Thai government that loose money its the Airport authority of Thailand

Post by **tataw** » December 10, 2015, 12:16 pm

Since the airport is on military land, can the AoT charge for parking?

I agree someone is missing out on a great way of generating money. Something needs to be done to alleviate the parking situation at the airport asap.

Post by **FrazeeDK** » December 10, 2015, 1:43 pm

probably various influential elements arguing over the splits on parking profits.... they'll sort it out after a while.

Post by **wazza** » December 10, 2015, 10:48 pm

FrazeeDK wrote:probably various influential elements arguing over the splits on parking profits.... they'll sort it out after a while.

Correct as its only available on a lease, so any private enterprise company buying in, could still have their investment pulled by the Junta etc

Post by **waanjai** » December 19, 2015, 9:14 pm

Phuut maak

Post by **parrot** » December 20, 2015, 9:33 am

The sign says........free parking for the convenience of airport customers. Outside vehicles not allowed.

Post by **Zidane** » December 20, 2015, 9:36 am

Yes,we were at the airport a week or so ago and noticed the vehicles parked on the grass.
Good for a short term solution but what happens in the rainy season ?

Post by **FrazeeDK** » December 20, 2015, 10:30 am

laying down concrete or asphalt would be relatively easy although expensive these days.. Then charge for the parking..

Post by **waanjai** » December 20, 2015, 9:15 pm

Zidane wrote:Good for a short term solution but what happens in the rainy season ?

Then the Thais will find another very pragmatic solution.
E.g. only the driver will go without shoes to pick up the car while the others and the luggage will wait on the street.
Or: Give the keys to an Australian.
Living in Thailand means to know how to improvise.

Post by **socksy** » December 21, 2015, 10:24 am

Zidane wrote:Yes,we were at the airport a week or so ago and noticed the vehicles parked on the grass.
Good for a short term solution but what happens in the rainy season ?

No problem there Zid - Fly from Swampy 2 at Udon to Swampy 1 at BKK :-"

Post by **parrot** » January 6, 2017, 4:51 pm

I saw this photo on a Thai website today.....parking fees at Udon Airport

first 25 minutes are free.

Post by **macca46** » January 6, 2017, 6:07 pm

The fees do not not look outrageous to me if they are controlled properly.

Post by **pal52** » January 6, 2017, 6:46 pm

macca46 wrote:The fees do not not look outrageous to me if they are controlled properly.

I agree with you Macca. I have been to the airport twice in the last few days.
They are now in the process of providing sheltered cover for cars with sunshades.
This is in the areas closed off at the moment.

If they can provide controlled parking (ie not getting blocked in by some arsehole leaving his handbrake on) it would be good.

There again some Thai people will not pay for parking so that would ease the problem even more.
They would park their cars on the road outside the airport like which they have started to do now if they only are staying 24 hrs.

Post by **pal52** » January 9, 2017, 12:22 pm

parrot wrote:I saw this photo on a Thai website today.....parking fees at Udon Airport

first 25 minutes are free.

Was at the airport last night.
There is an office where the sign is displayed.
It is where the coffee shop was at the end of the car park.
They also are using the office area to store all the barriers etc. & which looks like they will installed at each bay.
Two bays have had weather shades installed so it looks like when you enter the car park you will get a ticket with the time & date on it.

The new International terminal is now open & Lion Air flights operate from there.
You have to check in for domestic Lion Air flights there.
They have luggage scanners & what looks like a nice lounge area.
Maybe they will start International flights as all the facilities have been put in place.

Post by **wazza** » January 11, 2017, 9:17 am

I can.see the airport based limo taxis raising their prices to accomadate the parking fees.

Unless PTT have a corporate /monthly / yearly rate for them.

Would love to see the private sector allowed to wheel clamp at the airport also.

PTT with 50 wheel clamps would make a.killing.

Only issue with wheel clamping is the cars that were blocked then become permanently blocked till the fine is paid and vehicle released.

Post by **joepai** » January 11, 2017, 3:04 pm

For double parked vehicles tow or lift away to a compound - can then charge for more to release

Post by **wazza** » January 11, 2017, 3:11 pm

Love ya thinking