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(From 2005)
With the new international airport, Suvarna-bhumi due to fully open by next year, we will have to say good bye to Don Muang Airport.well, at least as an international flying hub. This leaves many of us wondering and debating what will become of the massive 20,000 rai plot of land (32 square kilometers). The Prime Minister suggested it be turned into a Tennis Sporting complex. If other greedy politicians had their way, the huge plot of land could easily become huge condo developments, shopping centers, and adult entertainment venues! As if there aren't enough of those in the city already. Therefore, it is essential that the youth speak out. After all, we are the future of this nation. NJ got the opinions and ideas of students from around the country of what they would like to see happen with Don Muang after the new airport opens.
I think they should build a huge library because there is only one National library and that's quite far. If they did that, it would be convenient for all the schools and Universities in that area. Of course, another department store wouldn't be bad because people love shopping.
Ms. Nutjitra Tanawilai, 21, Business English major at Bangkok University
Bangkok is such a big city and there aren't enough public parks. Therefore they should make a huge Central Park-kind of like New York City. It would really be nice if they made it with not only the standard gardens and fountains, but also some other public recreation facilities like a huge swimming pool.
Mr. Natthawat Akaravalit, 20, Law major at Ramkhamhaeng University
I want it to be a museum which shows aircrafts and also present about the Thai history of flying. There should be only small and few changes to the place because I think the place is still good and we could utilize it without changing so much. I don't want the government to waste the money. Some parts of the land could be made parks for the people to spend time with friends or family.
Mr. Itsarapong Maneepawat, 18, Matayom 6, Sriyapai School, Chumphon Province
I want it to be a center of technology and science. Thailand is a developing country so it's good if we have a place to seriously do research and invent new things.
Mr. Artit Tongpoom,19, Ratchapat University (Suandusit)
I want it to become a funpark just like Dreamworld. There should also be book stores and everything that children and teens like. It'll be cool too if there're tutors and also dorms provided for students whose homes are too far. Lastly, I would like a huge shopping center to be built there.
Ms. Thongthip Rabiab, 18, Matayom 6, Sriyapai School, Chumphon Province
I want it to be the biggest sport complex in Thailand---where almost every kind of sport can be played. And when there're matches between Thailand and other countries, all the events must take place at the sport complex.
Mr. Pisan Tungsiabyuan (Not), Matayom 6, Sriyapai School, Chumphon Province
It should be made into the best university in Asia because I think education is the strongest root of human beings.
Mr. Chontawat Jiansrisatian, 18, Grade 12 Triamudomsuksa School, Bangkok
I'd like Don Muang to be a big golf course - just expand the area, we'll get it!
Mr. Surachat Pansuwannakee, 19, Chinese-major at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat
It should be made a land transportation center. Traveling on land is cheaper than by air. Every year there'll be a lot of people left at their hometowns because they can't go back home because of the limited buses.
Mr. Tanachat Nudsom 17, Srivikorn School
We should keep Don Muang - but as a secondary airport. If we call it off, the business around that area would be over.
Mr. Thitipong "Man" Jirananda, 21, English-major at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Did you know that Don Muang first opened on March 27, 1914? That makes it 91 years old!
For more information about Don Muang, Suvarna-bhumi, and other facts regarding Thailand, be sure to check out http://th.wikipedia.org
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