| Van Line | Route |
| 549 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Minburi (24 hours) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Lardkrabang Police Station – Romklao Road – Kasembundit University – Minburi (THB 25.- throughout the route) Departure every 10 minutes (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 550 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Happy Land (05:00 a.m. - Midnight) Suvarnabhumi Airport - On Nuch - Praves District - On Nuch Intersection – Bangkapi Intersection – Happy Land (THB 30.- throughout the route) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 551 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Victory Monument (05:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway – Victory Monument (THB 40.- throughout the route) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 552 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - On Nuch (05:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bangna-Trad Road - Chularat Hospital 1 - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Central Bangna - Udomsuk - BTS Station (On Nuch) (THB 20.- throughout the route) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 552A |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samut Prakarn (05:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bangna-Trad Road - Chularat Hospital 1 - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Central Bangna – Samrong – Samut Prakarn – Praeksa Garage (THB 25.- throughout the route) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 554 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rangsit (04:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Sapan Mai - Lam Lukka Entrance - Bangkok Gate (Sapan Mai) (THB 40.- throughout the route) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 555 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit (03:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rama 9 Expressway - Din Daeng Tollway – Get down at Din Daeng – Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsat University - Lak Si - Don Muaeng THB 45.- throughout the route (05:00 a.m. 03:00 p.m.) THB 50.- (03:00 p.m. – 05:00 a.m.) Departure every 20 minutes (4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. departure every 5 minutes) |
| 559 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit (Expressway) (06:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Expressway (Ring Road) - Lam Lukka - Dream World – Klong 4, 3, 2, 1 – Suchat Market (THB 34.- throughout the route) Departure every hour |
Friday, June 20, 2014
Van Route from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bor Kor Sor Bus Routes from Suvarnabhumi Airport
| Bus Line | Route |
| 55 |
Ekkamai Bus Terminal – On-nuch Intersection – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Klongsuan – Klong Prawes – Chachoengsau – Amphur Bang Klah |
| 389 | Suvarnabhumi Airport – Laemchabang – Pattaya |
| 390 | Suvarnabhumi Airport – Chachoengsau – Rongklua Market |
| 825 | Suvarnabhumi Airport – Nakhonratchasima – Khonkhaen – Udonthani - Nongkhai |
| 9904 |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Motorway – Chonburi |
| 9905 |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Pattaya (Jomthien) |
| 9906 |
1. Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport - U-Tapao – Banchang – Maptaphut – Rayong 2. Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Maptaphut – Rayong 3. Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rayong |
| 9907 | Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Amphur Klaeng – Chanburi |
| 9908 |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Kulpat Tour Center – Amphur Klung - Trad |
| 9909 |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport - Sriracha – Leamchabang |
| 9910 | Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Chachoensau – Banklah |
| 9916 |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) - Sukhumvit (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport - Sakaew |
Monday, March 17, 2014
BMTA Bus Route from Suvarnabhumi Airport
| Bus Line | Route |
| 550 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land (05:00 a.m. - Midnight) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land: On Nuch Road - Praves District - On Nuch Intersection - Bangkapi Intersection - Happy Land (THB 34.- throughout the route) |
| 553 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samuthprakarn (05:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samutprakarn: Kingkaew Road - Wat Salud (Bangna -Trad) - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Srinakarin Road - Theparak Intersection – Crocodile Farm – Samutprakarn (Pak Nam) (THB 32.- throughout the route) |
| 554 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rangsit (04:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.) Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit: Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Don Muaeng - Rangsit (THB 34.- Throughout the route) |
| 555 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit (Expressway): Din Daeng – Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsart University – Lak Si - Don Muaeng - Rangsit (THB 34.- Throughout the route) Departure every 15 - 20 minutes (after 11:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m. every 1 hour) |
| 558 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samae Dam Terminal Suvarnabhumi Airport - Central Rama 2 Department Store (Expressway): Bangna-Trad Road – Expressway - Suksawas Road – Rama 2 Road – Central Rama 2 Department Store – Samae Dam Terminal (THB 34.- throughout the route) |
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Suvarnabhumi Airport (Cont.)
Transportation to/from Suvarnabhumi Airport(Cont.)
BMTA Bus
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) services people with buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport to various destinations in Bangkok. Its terminal station is at the Public Transport Center and is a building situated some distance from the Passenger Terminal. Passengers may make use of the Airport’s Shuttle Bus service which is free of charge to go to the Public Transport Center. Follow this link for the BMTA Bus routes.
Bor Kor Sor Bus
Bor Kor Sor Bus service provides bus service to various destinations in the country such as Pattaya, Chonburi, Khon Kaen and the bus terminals in Bangkok (Ekkamai and Chatuchak Bus Terminals). The buses pick up passengers at the Public Transport Center during 05:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m. Passengers may buy tickets at the service counter at the Public Transport Center itself or at the Ticket Counter on the 1st floor, Gate 8 of the Passenger Terminal then use the Airport’s shuttle bus service free of charge to the Public Transport Center. Follow this link for Bor Kor Sor bus routes.
Public Van
Public vans service the public between Suvarnabhumi Airport and various destinations. Their fleet is found at the Public Transport Center and they stop to transfer and pick up passengers at the Passenger Terminal on the 1st floor, Gate 1 and Gate 8. In case any passenger comes on board accompanied by large luggage that passenger may have to pay for an extra seat for the luggage. Follow this link for the routes and timetable serviced by the public vans.
Shuttle Bus within Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport provides a shuttle bus for passengers and airport employees between Passenger Terminal and other buildings within the airport. There are 2 types of shuttle bus – Express Line and Local Line – which have different routes throughout Suvarnabhumi Airport. Passengers may avail themselves of these services to get from the Passenger Terminal and Public Transport Center with the two types of Shuttle Bus which give a 24-hour service free of charge.
The Express Line Shuttle Bus will stop only at Public Transport Center, Passenger Terminal on the 4th floor, Gate 5 and Passenger Terminal on the 2nd floor, Gate 5. Service is given every 5 minutes during rush hours from 05:00 a.m. – midnight and every 15 minutes during regular hours from midnight – 05:00 a.m.
The Local Line Shuttle Bus covers 4 routes: Line A, Line B, Line C, and Line D, also servicing passengers between the Public Transport Center and the Passenger Terminal like the Express Line, but using different routes to transfer passengers to different buildings within the airport and having differences in travel time. Line A and Line B pick up passengers at Gate 1 and Gate 10 on the 1st floor of the Passenger Terminal while Line C and Line D pick up passengers at Gate 5 of the 4th floor (Departure Terminal), as well as Gate 5 of the 2nd floor (Arriving Terminal).
Transfer Bus between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muaeng Airport
Passengers who wish to travel between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport may use shuttle bus service free of charge. The shuttle bus operates from 05:00 a.m. until midnight. Passengers who want to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport may board the shuttle bus from the Passenger Terminal at Gate 3 of the 2nd floor while shuttle bus coming from Don Mueang International Airport will drop off passengers at the Passenger Terminal at Gate 5 on the 4th floor.
Car Rental
There are 4 private car rental counters at Suvarnabhumi Airport - AVIS Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Thai Car Rental Association. Tourists may avail themselves of the services at Gate 8 on the 2nd floor of the Passenger Terminal.
Limousine
Airport Limousine, with its 24-hour service, can offer many types of vehicles such as Luxury Sedan, SPV, Sedan, Van or SUV. Fare depends on the distance traveled. Service is available at the Airport Limousine Service Counter on the 2nd floor at Baggage Claims and Arrival Hall exits, channel A, B and C.
Suvarnabhumit Airport Contact Information
Website: http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com
Address:
999 Moo 1 Bangna – Trad Road Km 15
Rachathewa, Bang Phli,
Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
Tel: (+66)2 132 1888, 02 132 1111-2
Fax: (+66)2 132 1889
Lost & Found Service: (+66)2 132 1880
BMTA Bus
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) services people with buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport to various destinations in Bangkok. Its terminal station is at the Public Transport Center and is a building situated some distance from the Passenger Terminal. Passengers may make use of the Airport’s Shuttle Bus service which is free of charge to go to the Public Transport Center. Follow this link for the BMTA Bus routes.
Bor Kor Sor Bus
Bor Kor Sor Bus service provides bus service to various destinations in the country such as Pattaya, Chonburi, Khon Kaen and the bus terminals in Bangkok (Ekkamai and Chatuchak Bus Terminals). The buses pick up passengers at the Public Transport Center during 05:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m. Passengers may buy tickets at the service counter at the Public Transport Center itself or at the Ticket Counter on the 1st floor, Gate 8 of the Passenger Terminal then use the Airport’s shuttle bus service free of charge to the Public Transport Center. Follow this link for Bor Kor Sor bus routes.
Public Van
Public vans service the public between Suvarnabhumi Airport and various destinations. Their fleet is found at the Public Transport Center and they stop to transfer and pick up passengers at the Passenger Terminal on the 1st floor, Gate 1 and Gate 8. In case any passenger comes on board accompanied by large luggage that passenger may have to pay for an extra seat for the luggage. Follow this link for the routes and timetable serviced by the public vans.
Shuttle Bus within Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport provides a shuttle bus for passengers and airport employees between Passenger Terminal and other buildings within the airport. There are 2 types of shuttle bus – Express Line and Local Line – which have different routes throughout Suvarnabhumi Airport. Passengers may avail themselves of these services to get from the Passenger Terminal and Public Transport Center with the two types of Shuttle Bus which give a 24-hour service free of charge.
The Express Line Shuttle Bus will stop only at Public Transport Center, Passenger Terminal on the 4th floor, Gate 5 and Passenger Terminal on the 2nd floor, Gate 5. Service is given every 5 minutes during rush hours from 05:00 a.m. – midnight and every 15 minutes during regular hours from midnight – 05:00 a.m.
The Local Line Shuttle Bus covers 4 routes: Line A, Line B, Line C, and Line D, also servicing passengers between the Public Transport Center and the Passenger Terminal like the Express Line, but using different routes to transfer passengers to different buildings within the airport and having differences in travel time. Line A and Line B pick up passengers at Gate 1 and Gate 10 on the 1st floor of the Passenger Terminal while Line C and Line D pick up passengers at Gate 5 of the 4th floor (Departure Terminal), as well as Gate 5 of the 2nd floor (Arriving Terminal).
Transfer Bus between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muaeng Airport
Passengers who wish to travel between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport may use shuttle bus service free of charge. The shuttle bus operates from 05:00 a.m. until midnight. Passengers who want to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport may board the shuttle bus from the Passenger Terminal at Gate 3 of the 2nd floor while shuttle bus coming from Don Mueang International Airport will drop off passengers at the Passenger Terminal at Gate 5 on the 4th floor.
Car Rental
There are 4 private car rental counters at Suvarnabhumi Airport - AVIS Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Thai Car Rental Association. Tourists may avail themselves of the services at Gate 8 on the 2nd floor of the Passenger Terminal.
Limousine
Airport Limousine, with its 24-hour service, can offer many types of vehicles such as Luxury Sedan, SPV, Sedan, Van or SUV. Fare depends on the distance traveled. Service is available at the Airport Limousine Service Counter on the 2nd floor at Baggage Claims and Arrival Hall exits, channel A, B and C.
Suvarnabhumit Airport Contact Information
Website: http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com
Address:
999 Moo 1 Bangna – Trad Road Km 15
Rachathewa, Bang Phli,
Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
Tel: (+66)2 132 1888, 02 132 1111-2
Fax: (+66)2 132 1889
Lost & Found Service: (+66)2 132 1880
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is one of Thailand’s two main international airports and serves inbound and outbound flights to and from Bangkok (the other airport being Don Mueang International Airport). The name "SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT" was bestowed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the word “Suvarnabhumi” means “The Golden Land”.
Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened in September 2006 to serve most flights coming to Thailand, instead of Don Mueang International Airport which currently serves mainly low cost domestic flights, which makes Suvarnabhumi Airport one of the 20 busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic, according to information from Airports Council International (ACI).
Passenger Terminal
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Passenger Terminal is a single building with 7 floors and 2 basements serving inbound and outbound passengers. It also houses the airport link, shops, restaurants and various agencies. Following are the services available here:
Transportation to / from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated on Bangna-Trad Road, Samut Prakan, 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok. The Airport can be reached by various means, for instance, private cars, taxi, bus, and Airport Rail Link.
Private car
There are 5 routes by which private cars can gain access to Suvarnabhumi Airport: One route is connected to the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway on the north, one to Rom Klao Road and King Kaew Road at the northwest, one to King Kaew Road in the west, one to Bangna-Trat Road and Buraphavithi Expressway in the south and one to Onnuth Road in the northeast. Two car park buildings for short-term parking are available near the Passenger Terminal and parking fee is calculated by the hour. A large parking area is available for long-term parking and parking fee is according to monthly subscription rate.
Taxi
Passengers who require taxi service may enquire at the 1st Floor, Gate 4 and Gate 7 of the Passenger Terminal. Fares will be charged according to distance traveled and the passenger must pay a surcharge of THB 50 to the driver. Outbound passengers will be dropped off at the outbound parking area on the 4th floor which is the floor for both domestic and international outbound passengers.
Airport Rail Link
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL) or Airport Link is a rail link which serves passengers traveling between Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok via three routes:
Note: Passengers who want to connect with BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway to other destinations can select the connecting route between the Airport Link and the BTS at Phaya Thai Station and the MRT at Makkasan Station.
Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened in September 2006 to serve most flights coming to Thailand, instead of Don Mueang International Airport which currently serves mainly low cost domestic flights, which makes Suvarnabhumi Airport one of the 20 busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic, according to information from Airports Council International (ACI).
Passenger Terminal
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Passenger Terminal is a single building with 7 floors and 2 basements serving inbound and outbound passengers. It also houses the airport link, shops, restaurants and various agencies. Following are the services available here:
| Basement 2 | Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Station, Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Platform |
| Basement 1 | Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link’s ticket counter and ticket machines, way to the Novotel Hotel |
| 1st Floor | Bus and Taxi Service, Medical Clinic |
| 2nd Floor | Domestic and International Arrivals |
| 3rd Floor | Shops, Restaurants, and CIP rooms |
| 4th Floor |
Domestic and International Departures, Thai Airways International Premium Passenger Service, Immigration, Customs, Baggage Tracking Service Counter, Airline Check-in Counters and Airport Information Counters |
| 5th Floor | Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and Star Alliance Offices |
| 6th Floor | One Stop Service Center of Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| 7th Floor | Observation Deck |
Transportation to / from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated on Bangna-Trad Road, Samut Prakan, 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok. The Airport can be reached by various means, for instance, private cars, taxi, bus, and Airport Rail Link.
Private car
There are 5 routes by which private cars can gain access to Suvarnabhumi Airport: One route is connected to the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway on the north, one to Rom Klao Road and King Kaew Road at the northwest, one to King Kaew Road in the west, one to Bangna-Trat Road and Buraphavithi Expressway in the south and one to Onnuth Road in the northeast. Two car park buildings for short-term parking are available near the Passenger Terminal and parking fee is calculated by the hour. A large parking area is available for long-term parking and parking fee is according to monthly subscription rate.
Taxi
Passengers who require taxi service may enquire at the 1st Floor, Gate 4 and Gate 7 of the Passenger Terminal. Fares will be charged according to distance traveled and the passenger must pay a surcharge of THB 50 to the driver. Outbound passengers will be dropped off at the outbound parking area on the 4th floor which is the floor for both domestic and international outbound passengers.
Airport Rail Link
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL) or Airport Link is a rail link which serves passengers traveling between Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok via three routes:
| 1. Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line) | |
| Servicing between Phaya Thai Station and Suvarnabhumi Airport Station and stopping at 6 stations on the way to pick up passengers: Rajprarop Station, Makkasan Station, Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Station, Thab Chang Station and Lad Krabang Station. Total travel time is 30 minutes. The fare is between THB 15 – 45 depending on the distance traveled. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
| 2. Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Makkasan (Makkasan Express Line) | |
| Non-stop service directly from Makkasan Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport Station. Total travel time is 15 minutes. The fare for a single trip ticket is THB 90 and a round trip ticket is 150 Baht. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
| 3. Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Phaya Thai (Phaya Thai Express Line) | |
| Direct non-stop service from Phaya Thai Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport Station. Total travel time is 17 minutes. The fare for a single trip ticket is THB 90 and a round trip ticket is THB 150. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
Note: Passengers who want to connect with BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway to other destinations can select the connecting route between the Airport Link and the BTS at Phaya Thai Station and the MRT at Makkasan Station.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Hat Yai International Airport
Hat Yai International Airport is situated in Songkhla Province and is the 5th busiest airport in Thailand. It handles both domestic and international airlines such as Thai Airways International, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and Tiger Airways.
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of Hat Yai International Airport is a 2 storey building featuring domestic and international Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas, Ticketing Offices of various airlines, check-in counters. On the 1st floor are the Information Counter, Baggage Tracking Service Counter, Hotel & Tour Reservation Counter, currency exchange counter, VAT Refunds, Luggage storage service, Emergency Medical Service, souvenir shops, Duty Free shops, restaurants, car rental counters and a post office to render service to travelers who arrive at the airport.
Getting to / from Hat Yai International Airport
Travelers who stop by Hat Yai International Airport like to comment that it is most convenient to travel downtown from Hai Yai International Airport as there are so many forms of transport as follows:
Taxi
At Hat Yai International Airport there are both metered taxis and taxis with flat rate fares. The flat rate fare from the airport to downtown Hat Yai will be 200 – 250 THB depending on the destination. Tourists may either phone in advance to give an appointed time for the taxi to pick them up at the airport or use the services of taxis which are waiting for passengers at the Passenger Terminal. Tourists who want to go the airport may halt any taxi driving around town and pay the fare of 200 – 250 THB also.
Limousine
At Hat Yai International Airport there are limousine services for travelers. Enquiries and booking may be made at the limousine service counter situated outside the Domestic Passenger Terminal. Fares are flat rates according to distance traveled. Transfer to downtown Hat Yai will be around 300 THB.
Van
Travelers who want to avail themselves of van services may buy tickets at the service counter located outside the Inbound Passenger Terminal at the flat rate of 100 THB. Tourists who want to be transferred to the airport by a van may board it at the Thai International Office, Sai 1 Road, at the flat rate fare of 100 THB also. The vans’ departure schedules are 6:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Songtaew (two-row seats minibus)
Blue Songtaews (mini-vans) service tourists from Hat Yai International Airport to downtown Hat Yai and are parked outside the Passenger Terminal. The fare is a fixed rate of 20 THB and service ends at 6 p.m. The terminal for these Songtaews are at the Kim Yong Market in downtown Hat Yai.
Car Rental
There are many car rental counters at the Hai Yai International Airport. Tourists who want to rent cars may contact the service counter situated on the 1st floor in front of the Domestic Arrivals Hall.
Map
Contact Information
Hat Yai International Airport
99 Moo 3, Klong La Subdistrict, Klong Hoi Kong District, Songkhla 90115, Thailand
Tel: (66) 7425 1007 – 12
Information Counter: (66) 7422 7131-3
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of Hat Yai International Airport is a 2 storey building featuring domestic and international Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas, Ticketing Offices of various airlines, check-in counters. On the 1st floor are the Information Counter, Baggage Tracking Service Counter, Hotel & Tour Reservation Counter, currency exchange counter, VAT Refunds, Luggage storage service, Emergency Medical Service, souvenir shops, Duty Free shops, restaurants, car rental counters and a post office to render service to travelers who arrive at the airport.
Getting to / from Hat Yai International Airport
Travelers who stop by Hat Yai International Airport like to comment that it is most convenient to travel downtown from Hai Yai International Airport as there are so many forms of transport as follows:
Taxi
At Hat Yai International Airport there are both metered taxis and taxis with flat rate fares. The flat rate fare from the airport to downtown Hat Yai will be 200 – 250 THB depending on the destination. Tourists may either phone in advance to give an appointed time for the taxi to pick them up at the airport or use the services of taxis which are waiting for passengers at the Passenger Terminal. Tourists who want to go the airport may halt any taxi driving around town and pay the fare of 200 – 250 THB also.
Limousine
At Hat Yai International Airport there are limousine services for travelers. Enquiries and booking may be made at the limousine service counter situated outside the Domestic Passenger Terminal. Fares are flat rates according to distance traveled. Transfer to downtown Hat Yai will be around 300 THB.
Van
Travelers who want to avail themselves of van services may buy tickets at the service counter located outside the Inbound Passenger Terminal at the flat rate of 100 THB. Tourists who want to be transferred to the airport by a van may board it at the Thai International Office, Sai 1 Road, at the flat rate fare of 100 THB also. The vans’ departure schedules are 6:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Songtaew (two-row seats minibus)
Blue Songtaews (mini-vans) service tourists from Hat Yai International Airport to downtown Hat Yai and are parked outside the Passenger Terminal. The fare is a fixed rate of 20 THB and service ends at 6 p.m. The terminal for these Songtaews are at the Kim Yong Market in downtown Hat Yai.
Car Rental
There are many car rental counters at the Hai Yai International Airport. Tourists who want to rent cars may contact the service counter situated on the 1st floor in front of the Domestic Arrivals Hall.
Map
Contact Information
Hat Yai International Airport
99 Moo 3, Klong La Subdistrict, Klong Hoi Kong District, Songkhla 90115, Thailand
Tel: (66) 7425 1007 – 12
Information Counter: (66) 7422 7131-3
Friday, February 14, 2014
Phuket International Airport
Phuket International Airport is situated in Talang District, Phuket Province north of and 32 kilometers farther from downtown Phuket. This airport is the 2nd busiest airport in Thailand after Suvarnabhumi Airport. Presently, Phuket International Airport handles more than 40 airlines from around the world.
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of Phuket International Airport features Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas as well as the Information Counter, First Aid Room, public telephone service, Post Office, service point for draft and currency exchange, Lost and Found counter, Car Rental service counters, souvenir shops and restaurants to cater to tourists.
Getting to / from Phuket International Airport
When you arrive at Phuket International Airport, in case no prior reservation has been made for hotel airport transfer, you may avail yourself of the following public transports to reach downtown Phuket or other tourist attractions:
Taxi
Taxi is the most convenient form of transport compared to other public transports. However, as Phuket International Airport is located rather a long distance from downtown Phuket and various tourist places, the taxi fare is comparatively higher than other public transports. Two types of legitimate taxi offer their services at Phuket International Airport: the metered taxis and the flat rate taxis. Flat rate fares from Phuket International Airport to downtown Phuket are set at 550 THB or 1,000 THB for tourist places which are located farther away such as Karon Beach. Tourists requiring taxi service may contact the service counter at the Passenger Terminal.
Flat rates of the taxi fare (not more than 4 passengers) from Phuket International Airport to various destinations are as follows: Taxi Fares from Phuket International Airport to Various Destinations (Fare as per 2013).
*The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket, has issued a warning for tourists to be careful of airport taxi touts who offer to take tourists who have not made prior travel planning or who are without accommodation to hotels or other places where the touting taxi drivers will receive commission for bringing tourists to their places (while those places may in turn charge you in other forms or may be unable to give you any discount). Or the touting taxi drivers may even ask for commission direct from the tourists. Therefore, please make advanced travel planning when you want to use a taxi service.
Phuket Airport Bus
Phuket Airport Bus is a public transport which services passengers between Phuket International Airport and Phuket Bus Terminal. The fares are charged according to distance, starting at 30 THB up to 100 THB. The first trip from Phuket International Airport to Phuket Bus Terminal begins at 9:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 8:00 p.m. Alternatively, the first trip from Phuket Bus Terminal begins at 7:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 6:30 p.m. Tourists who want to avail themselves of the services of Phuket Airport Bus at Phuket International Airport may board the bus at two points. One, as you leave the Arrival Hall, please turn to the left where you will see the bus stop; the other stop is found outside the Departure Floor (2nd floor) where the Bus Stop is located outside the terminal right in front of Burger King Restaurant.
*Pictures courtesy of Phuket Airport Bus Website
For more information on Phuket Airport Bus, please visit:
Phuket Airport Bus Route and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus Fares
Phuket Airport Bus Timetable
Phuket Airport Bus Website
Phuket Airport Bus phone number: (66) 86 470 6675
Phuket Airport Bus Express
Phuket Airport Bus Express is a public transport which transfers passengers from Phuket International Airport through downtown Phuket to Patong. The fares are charged according to distance, starting at 50 THB up to 120 THB. Phuket Airport Bus Express’s first trip from Phuket International Airport to Patong begins at 8:15 a.m. and the last trip departs at 8:45 p.m. Alternatively, the first trip from Patong to Phuket International Airport begins at 8:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 7:00 p.m. Tourists who want to avail themselves of the services of Phuket Airport Bus Express at Phuket International Airport may board the bus outside the Passenger Terminal by turning left when leaving the Arrival Hall where you will see the bus stop.
*Pictures courtesy of Phuket Airport Bus Express Website
For more information on Phuket Airport Bus Express, please visit:
Phuket Airport Bus Express Routes and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus Express Fares
Phuket Airport Bus Express Timetable
Phuket Airport Bus Express Website
Phuket Airport Bus Express phone number: (66) 7632 8291, (66) 84 065 2112
Van
Van is another public transport which tourists may avail themselves of the services from Phuket International Airport to various locations on the island. The van fares depend the tourists’ destination and the van will leave the airport when it is full. Tourists may contact the service counter outside the Passenger Terminal to buy a ticket or enquire about routes.
The fares for transport by van from Phuket International Airport to various destinations are as follows:
Limousine
Tourists may use the limousine service from the Phuket International Airport to various destinations by contacting the Service Counter in front of the Passenger Terminal for enquiry about the fares.
Car Rental
At Phuket International Airport there are many companies offering car rental services where tourists wanting to rent a car may contact the respective service counter at the Departure Hall of the airport.
Map
Contact Information
Phuket International Airport
222 Mai Kwaw Subdistrict, Talang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Tel: (66) 7632 7230-7
Information Counter: (66) 7632 7230–7 Ext. 1100, 1111, 1122
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of Phuket International Airport features Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas as well as the Information Counter, First Aid Room, public telephone service, Post Office, service point for draft and currency exchange, Lost and Found counter, Car Rental service counters, souvenir shops and restaurants to cater to tourists.
Getting to / from Phuket International Airport
When you arrive at Phuket International Airport, in case no prior reservation has been made for hotel airport transfer, you may avail yourself of the following public transports to reach downtown Phuket or other tourist attractions:
Taxi
Taxi is the most convenient form of transport compared to other public transports. However, as Phuket International Airport is located rather a long distance from downtown Phuket and various tourist places, the taxi fare is comparatively higher than other public transports. Two types of legitimate taxi offer their services at Phuket International Airport: the metered taxis and the flat rate taxis. Flat rate fares from Phuket International Airport to downtown Phuket are set at 550 THB or 1,000 THB for tourist places which are located farther away such as Karon Beach. Tourists requiring taxi service may contact the service counter at the Passenger Terminal.
Flat rates of the taxi fare (not more than 4 passengers) from Phuket International Airport to various destinations are as follows: Taxi Fares from Phuket International Airport to Various Destinations (Fare as per 2013).
*The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket, has issued a warning for tourists to be careful of airport taxi touts who offer to take tourists who have not made prior travel planning or who are without accommodation to hotels or other places where the touting taxi drivers will receive commission for bringing tourists to their places (while those places may in turn charge you in other forms or may be unable to give you any discount). Or the touting taxi drivers may even ask for commission direct from the tourists. Therefore, please make advanced travel planning when you want to use a taxi service.
Phuket Airport Bus
Phuket Airport Bus is a public transport which services passengers between Phuket International Airport and Phuket Bus Terminal. The fares are charged according to distance, starting at 30 THB up to 100 THB. The first trip from Phuket International Airport to Phuket Bus Terminal begins at 9:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 8:00 p.m. Alternatively, the first trip from Phuket Bus Terminal begins at 7:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 6:30 p.m. Tourists who want to avail themselves of the services of Phuket Airport Bus at Phuket International Airport may board the bus at two points. One, as you leave the Arrival Hall, please turn to the left where you will see the bus stop; the other stop is found outside the Departure Floor (2nd floor) where the Bus Stop is located outside the terminal right in front of Burger King Restaurant.
Phuket Airport Bus Route and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus Fares
Phuket Airport Bus Timetable
Phuket Airport Bus Website
Phuket Airport Bus phone number: (66) 86 470 6675
Phuket Airport Bus Express
Phuket Airport Bus Express is a public transport which transfers passengers from Phuket International Airport through downtown Phuket to Patong. The fares are charged according to distance, starting at 50 THB up to 120 THB. Phuket Airport Bus Express’s first trip from Phuket International Airport to Patong begins at 8:15 a.m. and the last trip departs at 8:45 p.m. Alternatively, the first trip from Patong to Phuket International Airport begins at 8:00 a.m. and the last trip departs at 7:00 p.m. Tourists who want to avail themselves of the services of Phuket Airport Bus Express at Phuket International Airport may board the bus outside the Passenger Terminal by turning left when leaving the Arrival Hall where you will see the bus stop.
Phuket Airport Bus Express Routes and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus Express Fares
Phuket Airport Bus Express Timetable
Phuket Airport Bus Express Website
Phuket Airport Bus Express phone number: (66) 7632 8291, (66) 84 065 2112
Van
Van is another public transport which tourists may avail themselves of the services from Phuket International Airport to various locations on the island. The van fares depend the tourists’ destination and the van will leave the airport when it is full. Tourists may contact the service counter outside the Passenger Terminal to buy a ticket or enquire about routes.
The fares for transport by van from Phuket International Airport to various destinations are as follows:
| Destination | Fare |
| Patong | 180 |
| Kata | 200 |
| Karon | 200 |
Limousine
Tourists may use the limousine service from the Phuket International Airport to various destinations by contacting the Service Counter in front of the Passenger Terminal for enquiry about the fares.
Car Rental
At Phuket International Airport there are many companies offering car rental services where tourists wanting to rent a car may contact the respective service counter at the Departure Hall of the airport.
Map
Contact Information
Phuket International Airport
222 Mai Kwaw Subdistrict, Talang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Tel: (66) 7632 7230-7
Information Counter: (66) 7632 7230–7 Ext. 1100, 1111, 1122
Phuket Airport Bus Express Timetable
The timetable of Phuket Airport Bus Express are as follows:
Back to Phuket Airport
Back to Phuket Airport
Phuket Airport Bus Express Fares
The fares of Phuket Airport Bus Express are charged according to distance, starting at 50 THB up to 120 THB. The ticket is available on the bus and the fares are as follows:
Back to Phuket Airport
Phuket Airport Bus Express Route and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus Express services passengers between Phuket International Airport and Patong. Passengers who want to use the services of Phuket Airport Bus Express may board the bus at the following points:
A: Phuket International Airport
B: Muang Mai
C: Thalang District Office
D: Tesco Lotus Thalang
E: Heroines Monument
F: Boat Lagoon
G: Tesco Lotus Bypass
H: Kathu Junction
I: Patong
Back to Phuket Airport
A: Phuket International Airport
B: Muang Mai
C: Thalang District Office
D: Tesco Lotus Thalang
E: Heroines Monument
F: Boat Lagoon
G: Tesco Lotus Bypass
H: Kathu Junction
I: Patong
Back to Phuket Airport
Phuket Airport Bus Timetable
The timetable of Phuket Airport Bus is as follows:
Back to Phuket International Airport
Back to Phuket International Airport
Phuket Airport Bus Fares
The fares of Phuket Airport Bus are charged according to distance, starting at 30 THB up to 100 THB. The ticket is available on the bus and the fares are as follows:
Back to Phuket International Airport
Back to Phuket International Airport
Phuket Airport Bus Route and Bus Stops
Phuket Airport Bus services passengers between Phuket International Airport and Phuket Bus Terminal. Passengers who want to use the services of the Phuket Airport Bus may board the bus at the following points:
A: Phuket International Airport
B: Indigo Pearl Hotel
C: Pranang Srang Temple
D: Heroines Monument
E: Boat Lagoon
F: Outlet Mall
G: Erawadee Bypass
H: Tesco Lotus Intersection
I: Big C Superstore
J: Central Department Store
K: Surakul Stadium
L: Phanthep Condotown
M: Phuket Merlin Intersection
N: Satree Phuket School Intersection
O: Phuket Bus Terminal
Back to Phuket International Airport
A: Phuket International Airport
B: Indigo Pearl Hotel
C: Pranang Srang Temple
D: Heroines Monument
E: Boat Lagoon
F: Outlet Mall
G: Erawadee Bypass
H: Tesco Lotus Intersection
I: Big C Superstore
J: Central Department Store
K: Surakul Stadium
L: Phanthep Condotown
M: Phuket Merlin Intersection
N: Satree Phuket School Intersection
O: Phuket Bus Terminal
Back to Phuket International Airport
Taxi Fares from Phuket International Airport to Various Destinations
Note:
- Flat rate and not more than 4 passengers per car
- Fare as per 2013
Back to Phuket International Airport
- Flat rate and not more than 4 passengers per car
- Fare as per 2013
| Route | Fare |
| Phuket Airport – Koh Si Rae | 800 |
| Phuket Airport – Makham Bay | 750 |
| Phuket Airport – Phuket Deep Sea Port | 750 |
| Phuket Airport – Panwa Cape | 750 |
| Phuket Airport – Chalong Bay | 650 |
| Phuket Airport – Rawai | 1,000 |
| Phuket Airport – Nai Harn Beach | 1,000 |
| Phuket Airport – Phromthep Cape | 1,000 |
| Phuket Airport – Kata | 1,000 |
| Phuket Airport – Karon | 1,000 |
| Phuket Airport – Kathu | 700 |
| Phuket Airport – Patong | 800 |
| Phuket Airport – Surin Beach | 550 |
| Phuket Airport – Kamala | 700 |
| Phuket Airport – Phuket Town | 550 |
| Phuket Airport – Cherng Talay | 700 |
Back to Phuket International Airport
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is situated in Muang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province and is about 8 kilometers from downtown Chiang Rai. This airport officially began operations in 1992 under the name Chiang Rai Airport and the name was formally changed to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport in 2010 in honour and remembrance of the Princess Mother Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani.
At present, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport handles 4 airlines comprising 1 international airline, the China Eastern Airlines, whose destination is Kunming, China, as well as 3 domestic airlines, Nok Air, Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, with a foreseeable addition of Bangkok Airways flying between Bangkok-Chiang Rai as from the end of March 2014 onwards.
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of the Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport features Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas on the 1st floor of the terminal as well as the Information Counter, First Aid Room, public telephone service, Post Office, service point for draft and currency exchange, Lost and Found counter, Car Rental service counters, souvenir shops and restaurants to cater to tourists.
Getting to / from Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport does not provide public transportation service, and getting to downtown Chiang Rai is achievable by public taxis available at the airport. The taxi fare going downtown will be a flat rate of 200 – 300 THB per trip depending on the fare agreed upon with the taxi driver. It might be a good idea when making room reservation to enquire whether the accommodation includes airport transfer; many hotels in Chiang Rai provide this service without extra charge or at a cost less expensive than what is charged by the airport taxi.
An alternative is to phone the Call Center for airport pick up by a metered taxi at an extra service charge of 20 THB. However, you must walk out from the Passenger Terminal and wait outside the airport because the metered taxis are not allowed to pick up passengers inside the airport even when the taxi has been contacted in advance. The telephone numbers of the Taxi Call Center in Chiang Rai is (66) 53 773 477, or 053 773 477 if you are placing a local call.
Car Rental
Within the Passenger Terminal of the airport are car rental services offered by various companies such as National Car Rental, Thai Rent a Car, AVIS, Master Car Rental.
Map
Contact Information
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
404 Moo 4, Ban Du – Rim Kok Subdistrict, Muang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Tel: (66) 5379 8000
Fax: (66) 5379 3071
Information: (66) 5379 3071, (66) 5379 8171
At present, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport handles 4 airlines comprising 1 international airline, the China Eastern Airlines, whose destination is Kunming, China, as well as 3 domestic airlines, Nok Air, Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, with a foreseeable addition of Bangkok Airways flying between Bangkok-Chiang Rai as from the end of March 2014 onwards.
Passenger Terminal
The Passenger Terminal of the Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport features Inbound/Outbound Passenger areas on the 1st floor of the terminal as well as the Information Counter, First Aid Room, public telephone service, Post Office, service point for draft and currency exchange, Lost and Found counter, Car Rental service counters, souvenir shops and restaurants to cater to tourists.
Getting to / from Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport does not provide public transportation service, and getting to downtown Chiang Rai is achievable by public taxis available at the airport. The taxi fare going downtown will be a flat rate of 200 – 300 THB per trip depending on the fare agreed upon with the taxi driver. It might be a good idea when making room reservation to enquire whether the accommodation includes airport transfer; many hotels in Chiang Rai provide this service without extra charge or at a cost less expensive than what is charged by the airport taxi.
An alternative is to phone the Call Center for airport pick up by a metered taxi at an extra service charge of 20 THB. However, you must walk out from the Passenger Terminal and wait outside the airport because the metered taxis are not allowed to pick up passengers inside the airport even when the taxi has been contacted in advance. The telephone numbers of the Taxi Call Center in Chiang Rai is (66) 53 773 477, or 053 773 477 if you are placing a local call.
Car Rental
Within the Passenger Terminal of the airport are car rental services offered by various companies such as National Car Rental, Thai Rent a Car, AVIS, Master Car Rental.
Map
Contact Information
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
404 Moo 4, Ban Du – Rim Kok Subdistrict, Muang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Tel: (66) 5379 8000
Fax: (66) 5379 3071
Information: (66) 5379 3071, (66) 5379 8171
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Chiang Mai International Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport is situated approximately 4 kilometers southwest of downtown Chiang Mai. This airport is the air hub of northern Thailand and the third most congested airport to handle inbound/outbound flights in Thailand after Phuket International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport. Domestic flights flying to this airport are, for example, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways International, Nok Air, and Bangkok Airways, while International flights include Korean Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Tiger Airways, Transasia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Jin Air, Jeju Air, and Lao Airlines.
Getting to / from Chiang Mai International Airport
Vehicles allowed to provide service at Chiang Mai International Airport are taxis, limousines and buses only. Tricycles/Tuk Tuks and Songtaew (two-row seat minibus) without passengers are not allowed to enter the Passenger Terminal to pick up passengers. Tourists who would like to use other public transports than the ones available inside the airport can walk to the front of the airport to get the preferred transport, or just walk over to the nearby shopping mall.
Taxi/Limousine
There are 2 types of taxi which will transport passengers from Chiang Mai International Airport to various destinations. One is the yellow-blue metered taxi with yellow license plate whose fare will be according to the meter or the flat rate agreed upon in advance. The other is the silver bronze or grey Airport Taxi or Airport Limousine with green license plate; the fare will be a flat rate only. Passengers who land at Chiang Mai International Airport and want to take a metered taxi or an Airport Taxi from the airport to various destinations may contact or enquire at the taxi/limousine service counter in the Arrivals Hall.
*In case you choose to pay according to the meter in the taxi, you will have to pay a surcharge of 50 THB at the service counter and pay the amount shown on the meter to the driver when you reach your destination.
*By the way, while I was gathering information for this blog, I came across an issue concerning metered taxis in Chiang Mai. The fare is now calculated according to travel time instead of travel distance, which means the fare would be much higher than what it should be, to such an extent that even the Chiang Mai residents recommend that tourists choose flat rate. They also advise that tourists make a comparison of the fares between metered taxi with flat rate and Airport Limousine service rates. Most of them suggest that Airport Limousine gives better rates and provide better services. The flat rate taxi fare from the airport to downtown Chiang Mai is 120 THB and from the airport to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal (Arcade) is approximately 200 THB.
To use a taxi service for airport transport from various locations, passengers should phone only to the Airport Taxi Call Center to pick them up at a flat rate fare or according to meter, whatever has been agreed upon. You may enquire at the place you are staying about the appropriate rate as well as ask them to call the taxi for you.
Bus
Bus is a public transportation that is not very popular among Chiang Mai residents as there are so few of them; also there are not many routes and there is a long wait. However, the advantage of a bus is that the fare is less expensive than that of Songtaew (minibus) and taxi, and the tourist does not have to worry about any excessive fare demand.
The bus line which passes Chiang Mai International Airport is the white-colored Bus No. 6 which charges 15 THB for the whole route. The bus leaves the bus terminal (Arcade) once every hour and provides service to the following locations: Royal Park Ratchaphruek - Central Airport Plaza – Chiang Mai Airport – The Far Eastern University – Wattanothai Payap School – Suan Dok Gate – Wat Phra Singh – Chiang Mai Technical College – Sam Kasut Junction – Kad Luang – Chiang Mai Bus Terminal (Arcade).
The bus time schedule is as follows:
Monday – Friday
6 departures in the morning: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
6 departures in the afternoon: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
5 departures in the morning: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m.
5 departures in the afternoon: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
The bus takes approximately 30-45 minutes to reach the airport; that means a bus leaving the terminal at 7 a.m. should not reach the airport later than 7:45 a.m. Thus, if you came out of the Passenger Terminal at 7:35 a.m. and have waited till 7:50 a.m. with no sign of a bus coming, there is a good chance that you would have to wait for the next bus which will come in about 1 hour’s time. It is necessary, therefore, that if you plan to travel by bus, you must manage your time efficiently. :)
Car Rental
At Chiang Mai International Airport there are a number of Car Rental Service Counters representing many companies at the Airport’s Departure Hall which tourists may contact to select the cars of their choice.
Songtaew (two-row seat minibus)
Songtaew or Rod Daeng is a vehicle which is a popular form of transportation for Chiang Mai residents. It is a red two-row seat minibus which charges a fare from 20 THB up, depending on the destination as well as the fare agreed in advance with the driver. Currently, a Songtaew without passengers is not allowed to access the Airport to pick up passengers at the Passenger Terminal; however, passengers may avail themselves of the services of a Songtaew which has just dropped off passengers, although the fare finally agreed upon may be higher than the normal rate.
*Tourists can walk out to the front of the airport or to the Central Airport Plaza which is a shopping mall located about 1 kilometer away to avail themselves of the services of the large number of Songtaews over there whose fares are much less than those of the Songtaews caught at the Airport.
Map
Contact Information
Chiang Mai International Airport
60 Mahidol Road, Sutep Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province, 50200, Thailand
Tel: (+66) 5327-0222-33
Fax: (66) 5327-7284
Information Counter: (66) 5327-0222-33, (66) 5320-3300-19 Ext. 2100, 2101
Getting to / from Chiang Mai International Airport
Vehicles allowed to provide service at Chiang Mai International Airport are taxis, limousines and buses only. Tricycles/Tuk Tuks and Songtaew (two-row seat minibus) without passengers are not allowed to enter the Passenger Terminal to pick up passengers. Tourists who would like to use other public transports than the ones available inside the airport can walk to the front of the airport to get the preferred transport, or just walk over to the nearby shopping mall.
Taxi/Limousine
There are 2 types of taxi which will transport passengers from Chiang Mai International Airport to various destinations. One is the yellow-blue metered taxi with yellow license plate whose fare will be according to the meter or the flat rate agreed upon in advance. The other is the silver bronze or grey Airport Taxi or Airport Limousine with green license plate; the fare will be a flat rate only. Passengers who land at Chiang Mai International Airport and want to take a metered taxi or an Airport Taxi from the airport to various destinations may contact or enquire at the taxi/limousine service counter in the Arrivals Hall.
*In case you choose to pay according to the meter in the taxi, you will have to pay a surcharge of 50 THB at the service counter and pay the amount shown on the meter to the driver when you reach your destination.
*By the way, while I was gathering information for this blog, I came across an issue concerning metered taxis in Chiang Mai. The fare is now calculated according to travel time instead of travel distance, which means the fare would be much higher than what it should be, to such an extent that even the Chiang Mai residents recommend that tourists choose flat rate. They also advise that tourists make a comparison of the fares between metered taxi with flat rate and Airport Limousine service rates. Most of them suggest that Airport Limousine gives better rates and provide better services. The flat rate taxi fare from the airport to downtown Chiang Mai is 120 THB and from the airport to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal (Arcade) is approximately 200 THB.
To use a taxi service for airport transport from various locations, passengers should phone only to the Airport Taxi Call Center to pick them up at a flat rate fare or according to meter, whatever has been agreed upon. You may enquire at the place you are staying about the appropriate rate as well as ask them to call the taxi for you.
Bus
Bus is a public transportation that is not very popular among Chiang Mai residents as there are so few of them; also there are not many routes and there is a long wait. However, the advantage of a bus is that the fare is less expensive than that of Songtaew (minibus) and taxi, and the tourist does not have to worry about any excessive fare demand.
The bus line which passes Chiang Mai International Airport is the white-colored Bus No. 6 which charges 15 THB for the whole route. The bus leaves the bus terminal (Arcade) once every hour and provides service to the following locations: Royal Park Ratchaphruek - Central Airport Plaza – Chiang Mai Airport – The Far Eastern University – Wattanothai Payap School – Suan Dok Gate – Wat Phra Singh – Chiang Mai Technical College – Sam Kasut Junction – Kad Luang – Chiang Mai Bus Terminal (Arcade).
The bus time schedule is as follows:
Monday – Friday
6 departures in the morning: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
6 departures in the afternoon: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
5 departures in the morning: 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m.
5 departures in the afternoon: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m.
The bus takes approximately 30-45 minutes to reach the airport; that means a bus leaving the terminal at 7 a.m. should not reach the airport later than 7:45 a.m. Thus, if you came out of the Passenger Terminal at 7:35 a.m. and have waited till 7:50 a.m. with no sign of a bus coming, there is a good chance that you would have to wait for the next bus which will come in about 1 hour’s time. It is necessary, therefore, that if you plan to travel by bus, you must manage your time efficiently. :)
Car Rental
At Chiang Mai International Airport there are a number of Car Rental Service Counters representing many companies at the Airport’s Departure Hall which tourists may contact to select the cars of their choice.
Songtaew (two-row seat minibus)
Songtaew or Rod Daeng is a vehicle which is a popular form of transportation for Chiang Mai residents. It is a red two-row seat minibus which charges a fare from 20 THB up, depending on the destination as well as the fare agreed in advance with the driver. Currently, a Songtaew without passengers is not allowed to access the Airport to pick up passengers at the Passenger Terminal; however, passengers may avail themselves of the services of a Songtaew which has just dropped off passengers, although the fare finally agreed upon may be higher than the normal rate.
*Tourists can walk out to the front of the airport or to the Central Airport Plaza which is a shopping mall located about 1 kilometer away to avail themselves of the services of the large number of Songtaews over there whose fares are much less than those of the Songtaews caught at the Airport.
Map
Contact Information
Chiang Mai International Airport
60 Mahidol Road, Sutep Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province, 50200, Thailand
Tel: (+66) 5327-0222-33
Fax: (66) 5327-7284
Information Counter: (66) 5327-0222-33, (66) 5320-3300-19 Ext. 2100, 2101
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani Road) (Sai Tai Mai / Southern Bus Terminal)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani Road), commonly known as Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal or Southern Bus Terminal, is one of three bus terminals in Bangkok (the other two being Mo Chit 2 (Northern Bus Terminal) and Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal)). This bus terminal is situated on Borommaratchachonnani Road to serve westbound and southbound travelers although there are also buses which provide transport to a few other regions of the country from here.
Old Sai Tai (Sai Tai Kao) Bus Terminal
Old Sai Tai or Sai Tai Kao or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Fai Chai) was the original Southern Bus Terminal before it was moved to the present location for more convenience in reaching and also to avoid traffic congestion around that area. This bus terminal is situated on Charan Sanitwong Road. Nearly all the buses have now relocated to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal and only a few air conditioned bus lines still provided transport service from this terminal.
Getting to / from Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal can only be reached by taxi or BMTA Bus as this bus terminal is not accessible by either BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway. BMTA Bus lines passing this bus terminal are bus No. 19, 28, 40, 66, 79, 123, 124, 125, 127, 146, 159, 170, 177, 201, 511, 515, 516, 539 and 556.
Recommendations:
- In case you do not know where to get on a BMTA Bus, please proceed to the Victory Monument (most conveniently by BTS Skytrain). Then take bus No. 28, 515 or 539 on the Rajavithi Hospital side of the Monument.
- Please reserve plenty of travel time as the roads going to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal are heavily congested. In the evening, especially, at least and extra 1-2 hours should be reserved.
Map
Contact Information
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani Road)
Borommaratchachonnani Road, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 422 4444
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 894 6122
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Old Sai Tai (Sai Tai Kao) Bus Terminal
Old Sai Tai or Sai Tai Kao or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Fai Chai) was the original Southern Bus Terminal before it was moved to the present location for more convenience in reaching and also to avoid traffic congestion around that area. This bus terminal is situated on Charan Sanitwong Road. Nearly all the buses have now relocated to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal and only a few air conditioned bus lines still provided transport service from this terminal.
Getting to / from Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal
Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal can only be reached by taxi or BMTA Bus as this bus terminal is not accessible by either BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway. BMTA Bus lines passing this bus terminal are bus No. 19, 28, 40, 66, 79, 123, 124, 125, 127, 146, 159, 170, 177, 201, 511, 515, 516, 539 and 556.
Recommendations:
- In case you do not know where to get on a BMTA Bus, please proceed to the Victory Monument (most conveniently by BTS Skytrain). Then take bus No. 28, 515 or 539 on the Rajavithi Hospital side of the Monument.
- Please reserve plenty of travel time as the roads going to Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal are heavily congested. In the evening, especially, at least and extra 1-2 hours should be reserved.
Map
Contact Information
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani Road)
Borommaratchachonnani Road, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 422 4444
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 894 6122
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) (Eastern Bus Terminal)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) or Eastern Bus Terminal is located in downtown Bangkok, making it the most convenient terminal to access out of the three bus terminals in Bangkok (the other two are Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal) and Mo Chit 2 (Northern Bus Terminal)). This bus terminal is situated on Sukhumvit Road (opposite Sukhumvit 63) near the Ekkamai BTS Station (E7). Buses at the Ekkamai Bus Station provide transport to provinces in the eastern region of the country such as to Pattaya, Rayong, Trad or even to our border country, Cambodia.
Getting to / from Ekkamai Bus Terminal
It is most convenient to reach Ekkamai Bus Terminal as it is right in the center of Bangkok and accessible by BTS Skytrain where you get down at Ekkamai Station (E7) Exit 2 and walk only a little way to the bus terminal. BMTA bus lines passing Ekkamai Bus Terminal are No. 2, 23, 25, 38, 40, 48, 71, 72, 149, 154, 501, 508, 511 and 513.
Map
Contact Information
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai)
Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 391 6846
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 391 2504, (66)2 391 8097
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Getting to / from Ekkamai Bus Terminal
It is most convenient to reach Ekkamai Bus Terminal as it is right in the center of Bangkok and accessible by BTS Skytrain where you get down at Ekkamai Station (E7) Exit 2 and walk only a little way to the bus terminal. BMTA bus lines passing Ekkamai Bus Terminal are No. 2, 23, 25, 38, 40, 48, 71, 72, 149, 154, 501, 508, 511 and 513.
Map
Contact Information
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai)
Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 391 6846
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 391 2504, (66)2 391 8097
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) (Mo Chit 2 / Northern Bus Terminal)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also called Mo Chit 2 (to be read as Mo Chit Song in Thai), New Mo Chit, Mo Chit Mai (in Thai language, Mai means new) and Northern Bus Terminal, is one of three bus terminals in Bangkok. (The two others are Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal) and Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal). The bus terminal is situated north of Bangkok on Kampangpetch 2 Road near the back end of Jatujak Weekend Market. The bus lines which transfer passengers to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal are mostly buses going to the north, to the central regions and to the northeast although some bus lines going to the east and the south can be found here as well.
Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Some of you may have heard of the name Old Mo Chit or Mo Chit Kao Bus Terminal and have wondered where it is situated. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal was originally the Northern Bus Terminal before it was moved to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. It is situated now on Phahonyothin Road at an area opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market, while the former terminal area is now used as car parks for people who use the services of BTS Skytrain, Mo Chit Station and MRT Subway, Chatuchak Station, with part of the area being used as the BTS Skytrain maintenance center. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal is no longer used as a terminal but sometimes to accommodate the extra rush of holidaymakers as well as those who are returning to their homes in the country during festival seasons when Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal cannot support the onrush, some bus lines may offer supplementary service and announce that travelers may board buses at Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal in order to reduce the number of buses and passengers at the Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal.
In any case, The Transport Co., Ltd. which operates Bor Kor Sor Bus line and controls travel routing of various private transport companies is planning another move for Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in order to serve and provide more convenience to the growing number of passengers coming to the bus terminal.
Getting to/from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) does not have a direct rail link; however, it is easily accessed by traveling most of the way by either the BTS Skytrain or the MRT Subway and getting routed to the bus terminal by other public transport.
BTS Skytrain
Getting down at the closest station, Mo Chit Station (N8) then take a BMTA Bus to the bus terminal.
Get down from the BTS Skytrain at Jatujak Park (Exit 1, 3): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 77, 90 and 157
Get down opposite Jatujak Park (Exit 2, 4): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 96, 104, 145, 134, 136, 138, 517 and 529
MRT Subway
Getting down at the closest station, Kamphaeng Phet (Exit 1)
Every BMTA bus passing that bus stop goes to the bus terminal. (In order to make sure, however, that you got down at the correct exit, when you are at street level you are standing opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market.)
BMTA Bus
BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 16, 49, 77, 90, 96, 104, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 170, 509, 517 and 529
Map
Contact Information
Transport Co., Ltd.
999 Kampangpetch 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing Service:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
- Ext. 614, 325 for Northern Line
- Ext. 605 for Northeastern Line
(66)2 537 0291 for Southern Line
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
- Ext. 442, 311 for Northern Line
- Ext. 448, 611 for Northeastern Line
- Ext. 331, 442 for Southern Line
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Some of you may have heard of the name Old Mo Chit or Mo Chit Kao Bus Terminal and have wondered where it is situated. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal was originally the Northern Bus Terminal before it was moved to Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. It is situated now on Phahonyothin Road at an area opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market, while the former terminal area is now used as car parks for people who use the services of BTS Skytrain, Mo Chit Station and MRT Subway, Chatuchak Station, with part of the area being used as the BTS Skytrain maintenance center. Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal is no longer used as a terminal but sometimes to accommodate the extra rush of holidaymakers as well as those who are returning to their homes in the country during festival seasons when Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal cannot support the onrush, some bus lines may offer supplementary service and announce that travelers may board buses at Old Mo Chit Bus Terminal in order to reduce the number of buses and passengers at the Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal.
In any case, The Transport Co., Ltd. which operates Bor Kor Sor Bus line and controls travel routing of various private transport companies is planning another move for Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in order to serve and provide more convenience to the growing number of passengers coming to the bus terminal.
Getting to/from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) does not have a direct rail link; however, it is easily accessed by traveling most of the way by either the BTS Skytrain or the MRT Subway and getting routed to the bus terminal by other public transport.
BTS Skytrain
Getting down at the closest station, Mo Chit Station (N8) then take a BMTA Bus to the bus terminal.
Get down from the BTS Skytrain at Jatujak Park (Exit 1, 3): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 77, 90 and 157
Get down opposite Jatujak Park (Exit 2, 4): BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 96, 104, 145, 134, 136, 138, 517 and 529
MRT Subway
Getting down at the closest station, Kamphaeng Phet (Exit 1)
Every BMTA bus passing that bus stop goes to the bus terminal. (In order to make sure, however, that you got down at the correct exit, when you are at street level you are standing opposite the Jatujak Weekend Market.)
BMTA Bus
BMTA Bus lines going to the bus terminal are 3, 16, 49, 77, 90, 96, 104, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 170, 509, 517 and 529
Map
Contact Information
Transport Co., Ltd.
999 Kampangpetch 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Reservation and Ticketing Service:
Call Center: (66)2 872 1777
(66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
- Ext. 614, 325 for Northern Line
- Ext. 605 for Northeastern Line
(66)2 537 0291 for Southern Line
Enquiries on routing:
(66)2 936 2852 – 66, (66)2 936 2841 – 48
- Ext. 442, 311 for Northern Line
- Ext. 448, 611 for Northeastern Line
- Ext. 331, 442 for Southern Line
Website:
http://www.transport.co.th
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Buses in Thailand
Buses operating in Thailand are separated into two large categories: local buses serving a particular city/province and inter-province buses serving people traveling long distances. Both categories belong to government-operated companies and privately-operated companies. As the fares are most economical, the bus has become a very popular form of transportation among tourists and the general traveling public alike.
Likewise, there are two categories of buses which provide services in Bangkok. The first are local buses which operate only in Bangkok and perhaps also nearby provinces, and the second are buses which travel to far-off provinces. In my blog I shall call these buses by their given official names. The first category covering buses which serve only Bangkok will be called BMTA Bus and the long-distance buses traveling to rural areas will be called Bor Kor Sor Bus.
(BMTA Bus)
(Bor Kor Sor Bus)
Each province has buses which provide transport to the people in that area in additional to the Bor Kor Sor buses which travel between provinces. Normally, a Bor Kor Sor bus will have its own bus stop in the main bus terminal of that province. In Thailand there are 7 bus terminals, 3 located in Bangkok, the other 4 upcountry. Cities/provinces which do not have a bus terminal have Bus Station Offices and there are 117 such Offices spread throughout the country.
The 3 Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok are located both downtown and in the outskirts. At which bus terminal the buses will stop to pick up passengers depends on the routes they run. Some terminal-point cities/provinces may have buses departing from more than one of the three bus terminals here although many will have buses which depart from only one terminal. So if you want to use the service of a Bor Kor Sor bus it would be wise to make advance study from which terminal you should board the bus.
Following are the Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal - Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2 / Northern Bus Terminal)
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal)
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal)
The other four Bor Kor Sor bus terminals which are not in Bangkok are
>> Suphanburi Bus Terminal
>> Chaiyaphum Bus Terminal
>> Phetchabun Bus Terminal
>> Surat Thani Bus Terminal
BMTA Buses provide services within Bangkok and nearby provinces. You may check the bus routes at BMTA’s website
Likewise, there are two categories of buses which provide services in Bangkok. The first are local buses which operate only in Bangkok and perhaps also nearby provinces, and the second are buses which travel to far-off provinces. In my blog I shall call these buses by their given official names. The first category covering buses which serve only Bangkok will be called BMTA Bus and the long-distance buses traveling to rural areas will be called Bor Kor Sor Bus.
The 3 Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok are located both downtown and in the outskirts. At which bus terminal the buses will stop to pick up passengers depends on the routes they run. Some terminal-point cities/provinces may have buses departing from more than one of the three bus terminals here although many will have buses which depart from only one terminal. So if you want to use the service of a Bor Kor Sor bus it would be wise to make advance study from which terminal you should board the bus.
Following are the Bor Kor Sor bus terminals in Bangkok
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal - Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2 / Northern Bus Terminal)
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal)
>> Bangkok Bus Terminal – Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal)
The other four Bor Kor Sor bus terminals which are not in Bangkok are
>> Suphanburi Bus Terminal
>> Chaiyaphum Bus Terminal
>> Phetchabun Bus Terminal
>> Surat Thani Bus Terminal
BMTA Buses provide services within Bangkok and nearby provinces. You may check the bus routes at BMTA’s website
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport is situated on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, 24 kilometers north of downtown Bangkok. This airport was once the main international airport of Thailand, but after construction of Suvarnabhumi Airport started its operation at the end of 2006, all airlines were moved and began operation at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Consequently, Don Mueang International Airport became just a location for airplanes to park for maintenance, or even if some flights did land here, they were just chartered flights or private aircraft flights. It was not until 2012 that Don Mueang International Airport once again opened for service and became a Low Cost Airline hub handling and reducing the overcrowded flights which Suvarnabhumi Airport had to support.
Originally, Don Mueang International Airport consisted of 3 Terminals but currently only Terminal 1 is in use and it services Low Cost Airlines such as Nok Air, Nok Mini, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Orient Thai Airlines, Solar Air, Thai Lion Air and chartered flights. The 1st floor area of the Terminal services inbound passengers with Baggage Claim, Baggage Carousel, Customs, Arrivals Hall and Meeting Point, Information Counter, Public Telephone, Post Service, Lost & Found Center, Currency Exchange & Insurance and ATM. The area in front of Level 1 is the arrival platform and taxi services.
The Departure Lounge is situated on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1 and services outbound passengers with its Check-in Counter, Luggage Check in, Luggage Storage Services, Ticketing, Passport Control and Security, Departure Lounge, 2 Concourses, VAT Refunds, Duty Free shops, and restaurants. The area in front of the 3rd floor serves as the departure platform for outbound passengers who come in from Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Apart from areas which serve the inbound and outbound passengers, Terminal 1 also has underground parking facilities and observation deck on the 4th floor which also houses airline offices and restaurants. The 2nd floor has a connection point to the overpass which goes to the other side of the road and to Don Mueang Railway Station.
Transportation to / from Don Mueang International Airport
Regular Bus and Air-Conditioned Bus Services
Special Bus A1
Operates between 8:30 h. – 23:30 h. and departs every 20 minutes at 30 Baht fare for the whole trip.
Routes: Don Mueang Airport – BTS station (Mor Chit)/MRT station (Chatuchak)- Bangkok Bus Station (Mor Chit)- return to Don Mueang Airport
Train Service
Don Mueang Railway Station is located opposite Don Mueang International Airport and separated by Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. You may walk over to Don Mueang Railway Station via the overpass from the 2nd floor connecting point of the airport. Inbound trains which stop at this station are trains which will proceed to the Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) which is the main railway station with connections to other parts of the country. Outbound trains from this station will proceed to the north or to the northeast of Thailand. Alternatively, you can use the train services from other stations to get to Don Mueang International Airport.
Taxi Service
The taxi service counter is located on 1st floor of Terminal 1 where passengers can book their routes. Taxi fares from Don Mueang International Airport to various locations are according to the meter and passengers have to pay additional 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.
Tip: When there is a long queue at the taxi rank and if your luggage is not too bulky, you may be want to take the overpass from the 2nd floor connection across to the other side of the highway where you can hail a taxi (in front of the Amari Don Mueang Airport) and you will not need to pay the 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.
Car Rental Service
At Don Mueang International Airport there is a Limousine Service as well as car rentals by 4 private companies, AVIS Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and National Car Rental, which can be found on the 1st floor of Terminal 1.
Contact Address:
Don Mueang International Airport
222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Sanambin Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Call Center : (+66)2 535 1111
Fax : (+66)2 535 4061, (+66)2 531 5559
Information : (+66)2 535 1254
Originally, Don Mueang International Airport consisted of 3 Terminals but currently only Terminal 1 is in use and it services Low Cost Airlines such as Nok Air, Nok Mini, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Orient Thai Airlines, Solar Air, Thai Lion Air and chartered flights. The 1st floor area of the Terminal services inbound passengers with Baggage Claim, Baggage Carousel, Customs, Arrivals Hall and Meeting Point, Information Counter, Public Telephone, Post Service, Lost & Found Center, Currency Exchange & Insurance and ATM. The area in front of Level 1 is the arrival platform and taxi services.
The Departure Lounge is situated on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1 and services outbound passengers with its Check-in Counter, Luggage Check in, Luggage Storage Services, Ticketing, Passport Control and Security, Departure Lounge, 2 Concourses, VAT Refunds, Duty Free shops, and restaurants. The area in front of the 3rd floor serves as the departure platform for outbound passengers who come in from Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Apart from areas which serve the inbound and outbound passengers, Terminal 1 also has underground parking facilities and observation deck on the 4th floor which also houses airline offices and restaurants. The 2nd floor has a connection point to the overpass which goes to the other side of the road and to Don Mueang Railway Station.
Transportation to / from Don Mueang International Airport
Regular Bus and Air-Conditioned Bus Services
| Bus Line | Route |
| 29 |
Rangsit – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument – MBK Center - Sam Yan – Hua Lamphong (Bangkok Railway Station) |
| 59 |
Rangsit – National Memorial – Don Mueang – Kasetsart University – Central Ladprao Department Store – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument – Lan Luang Road – Democracy Monument – Sanam Luang |
| 59 (Expressway) |
operates only during rush hours in the morning and evening Rangsit – National Memorial – Don Mueang – Chaeng Watthana Government Complex – Expressway – Yommarat – Lan Luang Road – Democracy Monument – Sanam Luang – Pata Pinklao Department Store |
| 187 | Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Ratwiti – Victory Monument – Charoenkrung – Thanam Sipraya |
| 504 | Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Pratunam – Silom – Krung Thep Bridge |
| 510 |
Thammasart University – Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Kasetsart University – Chatuchak Park – Victory Monument |
| 538 |
Technology Thanyaburi – Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Din Daeng – Victory Monument |
| 554 |
Future Park Rangsit Department Store – National Memorial - Don Mueang – Expressway – Suvarnabhumi Airport |
Special Bus A1
Operates between 8:30 h. – 23:30 h. and departs every 20 minutes at 30 Baht fare for the whole trip.
Routes: Don Mueang Airport – BTS station (Mor Chit)/MRT station (Chatuchak)- Bangkok Bus Station (Mor Chit)- return to Don Mueang Airport
Train Service
Don Mueang Railway Station is located opposite Don Mueang International Airport and separated by Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. You may walk over to Don Mueang Railway Station via the overpass from the 2nd floor connecting point of the airport. Inbound trains which stop at this station are trains which will proceed to the Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) which is the main railway station with connections to other parts of the country. Outbound trains from this station will proceed to the north or to the northeast of Thailand. Alternatively, you can use the train services from other stations to get to Don Mueang International Airport.
Taxi Service
The taxi service counter is located on 1st floor of Terminal 1 where passengers can book their routes. Taxi fares from Don Mueang International Airport to various locations are according to the meter and passengers have to pay additional 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.
Tip: When there is a long queue at the taxi rank and if your luggage is not too bulky, you may be want to take the overpass from the 2nd floor connection across to the other side of the highway where you can hail a taxi (in front of the Amari Don Mueang Airport) and you will not need to pay the 50-Baht airport surcharge to the taxi driver.
Car Rental Service
At Don Mueang International Airport there is a Limousine Service as well as car rentals by 4 private companies, AVIS Car Rental, Hertz Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and National Car Rental, which can be found on the 1st floor of Terminal 1.
Contact Address:
Don Mueang International Airport
222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Sanambin Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Call Center : (+66)2 535 1111
Fax : (+66)2 535 4061, (+66)2 531 5559
Information : (+66)2 535 1254
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Airports in Thailand
Airports in Thailand are grouped into 6 primary airports, 35 secondary airports and 27 tertiary airports which serve both commercial airlines and cargo airlines.
The 6 primary airports in Thailand are:
>> Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok
>> Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakarn
>> Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai
>> Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport , Chiang Rai
>> Phuket International Airport, Phuket
>> Hat Yai International Airport, Song Khla
There are also secondary and tertiary airports which regularly handle commercial flights, such as
>> Mae Sot Airport, Tak
>> Krabi International Airport, Krabi
>> Khon Kaen Airport, Khon Kaen
>> Samui International Airport, Surat Thani
>> Udon Thani International Airport, Udon Thani
>> Ubon Ratchathani International Airport, Ubon Ratchathani
>> Surat Thani International Airport, Surat Thani
>> Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Nakhon Si Thammarat
>> U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Rayong
The 6 primary airports in Thailand are:
>> Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok
>> Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakarn
>> Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai
>> Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport , Chiang Rai
>> Phuket International Airport, Phuket
>> Hat Yai International Airport, Song Khla
There are also secondary and tertiary airports which regularly handle commercial flights, such as
>> Mae Sot Airport, Tak
>> Krabi International Airport, Krabi
>> Khon Kaen Airport, Khon Kaen
>> Samui International Airport, Surat Thani
>> Udon Thani International Airport, Udon Thani
>> Ubon Ratchathani International Airport, Ubon Ratchathani
>> Surat Thani International Airport, Surat Thani
>> Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Nakhon Si Thammarat
>> U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Rayong
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Easy Thai Language - YO HO AND AWAY WE GO
Hi! Did you pass your first few nights in Bangkok pleasantly and are now ready to see some of our attractions upcountry?
Now, you will have noticed that when you first landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport there was little or no trouble in communicating in English as our airport staff have been selected in view of their fluency in English as well as their smiling faces and pleasant demeanors.
However, if, like my friends’ cousins, you would be backpacking to other destinations in Thailand to enjoy upcountry hospitality and beautiful scenery, maybe you should go prepared with some useful Thai phrases in case your English is beyond the understanding of airport employees when you arrive there as well as when you return to Bangkok.
So here we go with some Thai phrases for you to practice your skills on when you arrive at other airports and other destinations in Thailand. At the very least, you will enjoy seeing bright smiles on the faces of people you talk to in Thai.
Where do I collect my baggage?
ฉัน/ผมไปรับกระเป๋าได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom pai rub krapao dai ti nai ka/krub
Where can I find a taxi?
ฉัน/ผมจะหาแท๊กซี่ได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom cha hah taxi dai ti nai ka/krub
Sorry, I don’t understand
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ฉัน/ผมไม่เข้าใจ
Kor tod ka/krub Chan/Pom Mai khao jai
How can I get to ………… hotel?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงแรม…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong ram ………… dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the hospital?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงพยาบาลได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong payaban dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the beach?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่ชายหาดได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti chai haad dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to ………… bank?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปธนาคาร…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai thana karn ………… dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the airport?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่สนามบินได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti sanam bin dai yang rai ka/krub
And at the airport on your way back to Bangkok, in case you have to ask directions:
Where is the domestic level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารภายในประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn pai nai prathet yoo tinai ka/krub
Where is the international level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารต่างประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn thang prathet yoo tinai ka/krub
Where is the check-in desk for ……… airlines?
เคาน์เตอร์เช็คอินของสายการบิน………อยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Counter check-in kong sai karnbin ……… yoo ti nai ka/krub
Is my flight on time?
เครี่องบินจะออกตรงเวลาหรือเปล่าคะ/ครับ
Krueang bin cha org trong wela rue plao ka/krub
When should I be at the gate?
ฉัน/ผมต้องไปที่เกตตอนกี่โมงคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom tong pai tee gate torn kee mong ka/krub
Excuse me, where is the washroom?
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ห้องน้ำไปทางไหน
Khor tod ka/krub. Hong nam pai tang nai
As I said in the previous Episode, in Thai language the word I is translated as Chan when spoken by a female, and Pom when spoken by a male, and Thai sentences often end with ka when spoken by a female and krub when spoken by a male, so you should choose only one form when you speak.
Now, you will have noticed that when you first landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport there was little or no trouble in communicating in English as our airport staff have been selected in view of their fluency in English as well as their smiling faces and pleasant demeanors.
However, if, like my friends’ cousins, you would be backpacking to other destinations in Thailand to enjoy upcountry hospitality and beautiful scenery, maybe you should go prepared with some useful Thai phrases in case your English is beyond the understanding of airport employees when you arrive there as well as when you return to Bangkok.
So here we go with some Thai phrases for you to practice your skills on when you arrive at other airports and other destinations in Thailand. At the very least, you will enjoy seeing bright smiles on the faces of people you talk to in Thai.
Where do I collect my baggage?
ฉัน/ผมไปรับกระเป๋าได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom pai rub krapao dai ti nai ka/krub
Where can I find a taxi?
ฉัน/ผมจะหาแท๊กซี่ได้ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom cha hah taxi dai ti nai ka/krub
Sorry, I don’t understand
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ฉัน/ผมไม่เข้าใจ
Kor tod ka/krub Chan/Pom Mai khao jai
How can I get to ………… hotel?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงแรม…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong ram ………… dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the hospital?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปโรงพยาบาลได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai rong payaban dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the beach?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่ชายหาดได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti chai haad dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to ………… bank?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปธนาคาร…………ได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai thana karn ………… dai yang rai ka/krub
How can I get to the airport?
ฉัน/ผมจะไปที่สนามบินได้อย่างไรคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom ja pai ti sanam bin dai yang rai ka/krub
And at the airport on your way back to Bangkok, in case you have to ask directions:
Where is the domestic level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารภายในประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn pai nai prathet yoo tinai ka/krub
Where is the international level?
อาคารผู้โดยสารต่างประเทศอยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Arkarn poo doi sarn thang prathet yoo tinai ka/krub
Where is the check-in desk for ……… airlines?
เคาน์เตอร์เช็คอินของสายการบิน………อยู่ที่ไหนคะ/ครับ
Counter check-in kong sai karnbin ……… yoo ti nai ka/krub
Is my flight on time?
เครี่องบินจะออกตรงเวลาหรือเปล่าคะ/ครับ
Krueang bin cha org trong wela rue plao ka/krub
When should I be at the gate?
ฉัน/ผมต้องไปที่เกตตอนกี่โมงคะ/ครับ
Chan/Pom tong pai tee gate torn kee mong ka/krub
Excuse me, where is the washroom?
ขอโทษค่ะ/ครับ ห้องน้ำไปทางไหน
Khor tod ka/krub. Hong nam pai tang nai
As I said in the previous Episode, in Thai language the word I is translated as Chan when spoken by a female, and Pom when spoken by a male, and Thai sentences often end with ka when spoken by a female and krub when spoken by a male, so you should choose only one form when you speak.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Photo Gallery - Jatujak Weekend Market
Photos from my Jatujak Weekend Market trip ^^.
For more information about the market, please visit: Jatujak Weekend Market.
For more information about the market, please visit: Jatujak Weekend Market.
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