Situated about 30 km or 40 minutes by car from Bangkok’s central business district, Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located in Bangphli, a district of Samut Prakarn province. Nearby attractions are Ancient City, the world’s biggest open-air museum, and Samut Prakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo. Neighbouring the area is Bangna, a thriving commercial and industrial area and home to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The infamous Pattaya beach resort is also less than 40 minutes away from the new airport. This area is tipped to undergo some major development over years to come. A brand new road infrastructure connects it to various parts of Bangkok, and in October 2007 a high-speed rail link from the airport will connect with the Skytrain (BTS) Sukhumvit Line and Undergound (MRT) Blue Line at Phayathai and Phetchaburi stations respectively, offering a fast 15-minute journey to and from the city.
