The Thailand expat forum for Travel, Lifestyle and Fun.

Plan B · 06-05-2009, 09:04 AM

1.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheapo place somewhere in the city, close to an MRT or BTS . I don't need swimming pools or TVs, just a bed to sleep off hangovers and a fan to keep the mozzies off. And one that will allow me to stagger in at undignified hours. About 500 baht or less mark.

2.
Sim card, any recommendations for a sim to use for 3 weeks and then throw away?

3.
From the airport, will be arriving late, no luggage and have spare time. Best way of getting to the city, do buses run late at night?

withnallstoke · 06-05-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheapo place somewhere in the city, close to an MRT or BTS . I don't need swimming pools or TVs, just a bed to sleep off hangovers and a fan to keep the mozzies off. And one that will allow me to stagger in at undignified hours. About 500 baht or less mark.

One i've used occasionally Nakhorn Pink, Samsen, Soi 6. Fan rooms around 400 bht, small cafe opposite does western breakfasts. 10 minutes walk from KSR, handy if you're good at getting lost as you can always get to KSR and walk from there.

Mr Brown · 06-05-2009, 10:10 AM

^ Not close to MRT or BTS

klongmaster · 06-05-2009, 10:19 AM

This place is very good and I often use it for clients staying overnight...
walking distance to the new BTS extension which opens on the 15th May...if you come before you can walk to the river which is across the road and take the boat across (3baht) to the BTS at Saphan thaksin...

Plan B · 06-05-2009, 10:20 AM

^^^ Yeah, I'm looking for that sort of place, but not in the KSR area. Though I will be staying in KSR later on in my visit, so will keep that in mind, sounds good.

Thanks.

kingwilly · 06-05-2009, 10:21 AM

Swan Inn on soi 4 (just down past nana) has rooms for 600 baht.

sim card - any, just buy one in 7/11

buses? wtf? catch a taxi for gods sake.

Mr Brown · 06-05-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

Though I will be staying in KSR later on in my visit

Make sure you pop in for a beer

Plan B · 06-05-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Swan Inn on soi 4 (just down past nana) has rooms for 600 baht.

That sounds good, got a website or e:mail for that? Google keeps giving Swan Hotel in Silom.

Quote:

buses? wtf? catch a taxi for gods sake.

Don't laugh but I'm actually looking forward to a slow bus journey into the city from the new airport.

Can't green ya, must've redded ya recently.

Plan B · 06-05-2009, 10:43 AM

^^ Will do. Prolly in a week or 2.

ayayeyey · 06-05-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

1.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheapo place somewhere in the city, close to an MRT or BTS . I don't need swimming pools or TVs, just a bed to sleep off hangovers and a fan to keep the mozzies off. And one that will allow me to stagger in at undignified hours. About 500 baht or less mark.

Miami

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

3.
From the airport, will be arriving late, no luggage and have spare time. Best way of getting to the city, do buses run late at night?

Taxi, around 300 baht, ALWAYS use taxi meter

The Zapster · 18-05-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Swan Inn on soi 4 (just down past nana) has rooms for 600 baht.

sim card - any, just buy one in 7/11

buses? wtf? catch a taxi for gods sake.

I stayed at the Swan recently - it's rough and ready. Initially very miserable staff, who warmed up a bit later on and I ended up quite liking their miserableness.

There are actually 2 Swans - the first one, on the left as you're walking away from Suk, is 600 a night and a bit crap. The other, across the road and up a bit, showed me a better room for 700b, but I didn't stay there - wish I had.

The airport buses go for 150b - AE3 goes to Suk, I think. You can get government buses or minibuses from the Transit centre for next to nothing, but these always seem too complicated to me.

kingwilly · 13-06-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plan B

That sounds good, got a website or e:mail for that? Google keeps giving Swan Hotel in Silom.

i dont think they do email. sort of a short time hotel that does long stays........... so io've heard!

Plan B · 13-06-2009, 10:50 PM

^^ There's four Swans, at least I saw a Swan Hotel #4 whilst wandering down Nana. It's pretty much as you described. Rough and ready. Suited me fine.

muskien · 18-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Sukhumvit soi 4. In a little soi (near seven eleven before family mart). Four or five guesthouse 500 to 600 Bth.

06-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 08:01 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 1,783	Cheap place NOT in KSR. 1. Can anyone point me in the direction of a cheapo place somewhere in the city, close to an MRT or BTS . I don't need swimming pools or TVs, just a bed to sleep off hangovers and a fan to keep the mozzies off. And one that will allow me to stagger in at undignified hours. About 500 baht or less mark. 2. Sim card, any recommendations for a sim to use for 3 weeks and then throw away? 3. From the airport, will be arriving late, no luggage and have spare time. Best way of getting to the city, do buses run late at night?

06-05-2009, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
klongmaster Thailand Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:36 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nonthaburi Posts: 3,863	This place is very good and I often use it for clients staying overnight... walking distance to the new BTS extension which opens on the 15th May...if you come before you can walk to the river which is across the road and take the boat across (3baht) to the BTS at Saphan thaksin... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr Brown Livin' the Drama Last Online: Yesterday 08:28 PM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Antartica Posts: 1,427	^ Not close to MRT or BTS

06-05-2009, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 08:01 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 1,783	^^^ Yeah, I'm looking for that sort of place, but not in the KSR area. Though I will be staying in KSR later on in my visit, so will keep that in mind, sounds good. Thanks.

06-05-2009, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 33,483	Swan Inn on soi 4 (just down past nana) has rooms for 600 baht. sim card - any, just buy one in 7/11 buses? wtf? catch a taxi for gods sake.

06-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 08:01 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 1,783	^^ Will do. Prolly in a week or 2.

13-06-2009, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Plan B Soon to be BANNED by KW. Last Online: Today 08:01 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 1,783	^^ There's four Swans, at least I saw a Swan Hotel #4 whilst wandering down Nana. It's pretty much as you described. Rough and ready. Suited me fine.

18-06-2009, 11:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
muskien Karon Beach Last Online: 19-10-2009 02:09 AM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Sukhumvit soi 4. In a little soi (near seven eleven before family mart). Four or five guesthouse 500 to 600 Bth.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)