Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport Opening 2005 ESL Lesson Video

Suvarnabhumi ‘su-wan-na-poom’Airport

1. Thailand’s illustrious past and strong traditions have captivated the world’s imagination for many centuries.
2. Tales of golden palaces, aromatic spices, enchanting music and gentle people that welcomes everyone with a smile have always beckoned travelers to visit this exotic country.
3. Today, the ‘Land of Smiles’ is closer than ever before as an amazing new flower grows from the fertile land.
4. Introducing the new gateway to Asia, Suvarnabhumi Airport.
5. Suvarnabhumi Airport has a special steel structure, that uses the latest in engineering and architecture, to create one of the most unique, efficient and safest airports in the world.
6. Designed using 8 super trusses, and a 3 layer glass roof, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be comprised of 7 concourses and has 120 aircraft parking bays.
7. Air traffic will be controlled from the world’s tallest control tower, handling a staggering 76 aircraft per hour.
8. Like the finest silk, today’s visionaries have woven the beauty and strength of the past into the technology of the present
9. creating the future of aviation and world travel in the heart of Thailand
10. inside the spacious terminal, up to 45 million passengers per year will enjoy a smooth and state of the art travel experience
11. With a total of 460 check-in counters, a fully automated baggage handing system and a full-service luxury hotel on site, passengers will be able to move through Suvarnabhumi Airport with ease and comfort.
12. Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated on nearly 8,000 acres of land.
13. The main terminal is the largest single building in the world, covering over 563,000 square meters and including such comforts as traditional Thai massage, luxurious spa facilities, restaurants with international cuisine as well as a multitude of retail shops, selling everything from fresh cut flowers to designer clothing.
14. In addition to the deluxe passenger facilities, Suvarnabhumi Airport will triple Bangkok’s cargo capacity, increase export business and generate wealth and place Thailand in the forefront of Asian economic growth.
15. Every detail has been carefully planned with the future development and success of Thailand in mind.
16. Suvarnabhumi welcomes you to the future! It is no wonder this modern marvel has been named Suvarnabhumi, the ‘Golden Land’.
17. Let’s take you through a journey in time and show you why the spirit of Thailand has captured the hearts and minds of people around the world.
18. Just look beneath the brilliant blue skies, beyond the green fields, toward the clear blue water and within the holy temples.
19. It springs out from the roots of this land and reaches out to everyone.
20. But perhaps the best place of all to experience the spirit of Thailand is among its people, whose reputation for graciousness and hospitality is well renowned.
21. Here in the ‘Land of Smiles’, the desire to make visitors feel welcomed is unsurpassed.
22. Come see for yourself, you’ll discover that there is something for everyone in Thailand.
23. Suvarnabhumi Airport ‘The Gateway to Asia’!