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Muadib · 27-06-2009, 02:56 AM

When does the new train station at Swampy open???

S Landreth · 27-06-2009, 06:02 AM

^Skytrain?

The opening of the high-speed rail link between Suvarnabhumi Airport and inner Bangkok, scheduled for December 5, could be further delayed following this week's strike by railroad workers.

(Railway link to Suvarnabhumi airport construction deadline to be decided)http://teakdoor.com/thailand-and-asia-news/17210-railway-link-suvarnabhumi-airport-construction-deadline.html

Bobcock · 27-06-2009, 06:07 AM

Note there was no mention of a year in that headline.

5th december.......never a chance.

DrB0b · 27-06-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Muadib

When does the new train station at Swampy open???

As soon as everybody involved has got a new Mercedes and a country house in Chiang Mai province.

dantilley · 28-06-2009, 11:35 PM

Soon you'll have the option of the airport link too at Suvarabhumi. Heard it'll cost 150 Baht a person though - it'll be taxi every time for me if that's the case (unless arriving alone and with not much luggage).

Could be useful for getting to the airport though if going alone to meet someone arriving. And will be good for people living along the line to get to/from town.

crippen · 29-06-2009, 12:35 AM

Every taxi I've been in around Bangkok sounds as if it has a wheel-bearing gone at above 140kph.

EmperorTud · 29-06-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1176

The actual meter is slightly more but I like watching Thais bargain when they have no bargaining power and see how fixed they are at not cutting a distinguished farang a break

What a fine, distinguished and charitable creature you are.

storm1fishing · 04-07-2009, 07:56 AM

There is an air-conditioned coach service that runs from the airport to Pattaya and drops you off at your Hotel. It operates from AIRPORT LEVEL 1 DOOR 7 and departs at the following times...0800,1000,1200,1400,1600,1800. The one-way fare is only 200 baht.

To book your return journey the company has 2 phone numbers 038-370-055-6 and 02-747-4673. They advise you to book at least 24 hours in advance and they will pick you up from your hotel. Departure times from Pattaya are as follows...0600,0900,1100,1300,1500,1700,1900.

this is a really good service and the transfer time is 1.5 to 2 hours. Hope this is useful information for someone travelling soon.

MeMock · 04-07-2009, 08:24 AM

Not that I ever have or ever will go to Pattaya - but that is a great service and would save most visitors over 1,000 baht each way. Thanks for sharing the info.

Sakeopete · 04-07-2009, 05:19 PM

If you fly in regularly don't be so cheap, find a taxi driver you like and give him a little extra. I have been using the same driver for years I can trust him 100%. We have become friends and he has helping me a few times when I was in a bind. His family is very close now with my family and we have a babysitter anytime we need in Bangkok. His wife even stayed with my sister-in-law in hospital when her son was sick. All that for paying 200 baht above meter, worth every penny IMHO. Not to mention he waits inside for me and takes my bags as soon as I'm through arrivals.

Happyman · 04-07-2009, 10:42 PM

Don't know about Bangkok but in Phuket the taxi fares are on a 'sliding scale' !

You are assaulted by a bloody herd of mini bus, Limo & private drivers out to make a Baht or so from unsuspecting tourists arriving .

I have been quoted from 600 - 1400 baht to my place in Chalong ( 35 km)

Due to the 'taxi mafia' meter cabs are banished to an out of the way place but they always use the meter , are clean - well maintained - and safe( by Thai standards).

500 baht
If it is a late night arrival a tip is always appreciated but not expected .
never had a problem .

Come out of departures - turn right - go right down to the end of the building - the office is there .

paddlepop · 05-08-2009, 10:39 PM

how much taxi fare from suvarnabhum to pattaya?

MeMock · 05-08-2009, 10:46 PM

R E A D

nedwalk · 09-08-2009, 01:53 PM

on arrival go upstairs to depature and haggle with one of the hacks dropping off a fair. to pattaya 800 is a good price 500 is even better 1000 is what they,ll try

Sculpto · 03-10-2009, 10:32 AM

is 2-300 baht the real price for new airport to pretty much anyplace in the city?

Bobcock · 03-10-2009, 10:54 AM

Generally...it's 160THB all in to my house

MeMock · 03-10-2009, 10:57 AM

250 - 300 yes + tolls.

Bexar County Stud · 04-10-2009, 12:26 PM

I'd certainly take more trips if I lived in Bangkok, such a cinch is transportation to and from the airport. I've been noticing some really good domestic airfares lately...sigh.

jim1176 · 07-10-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jandajoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1176

The actual meter is slightly more but I like watching Thais bargain when they have no bargaining power and see how fixed they are at not cutting a distinguished farang a break

What a fine, distinguished and charitable creature you are.

What does charity have to do with it? See how charitable the taxi driver is when there are more people than cabs.

Supply and demand, shit 200 is generous

nigelandjan · 07-10-2009, 01:06 AM

Take a tip Frank ,sit in the front if your alone and be prepared to grab the steering wheel from the driver if you aint 100% sure where he is taking you .

Back in my single days when I travelled alone I had to do this on 2 occasions ,, one time I had to grab one of the fukkrs and threaten to hurt him , when he realised I wernt to be fukd with he took me to Moorchit dropped me off and accelerated away before I could pay the poor fellow !!!!!

04-07-2009, 05:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sakeopete Chanthaburi Last Online: Today 12:20 AM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canadian living in Aranyaprathet Posts: 198	If you fly in regularly don't be so cheap, find a taxi driver you like and give him a little extra. I have been using the same driver for years I can trust him 100%. We have become friends and he has helping me a few times when I was in a bind. His family is very close now with my family and we have a babysitter anytime we need in Bangkok. His wife even stayed with my sister-in-law in hospital when her son was sick. All that for paying 200 baht above meter, worth every penny IMHO. Not to mention he waits inside for me and takes my bags as soon as I'm through arrivals. __________________ For the most honest and reliable taxi driver in Bangkok plz call Mr. Weerasat (Wee) 089-238-1918. He has an Izuz SUV and has been our neighbor and family friend for over 7 years.

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nigelandjan Aranyaprathet Last Online: Today 01:58 AM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frinton on sea and Ban Pak Posts: 270	Take a tip Frank ,sit in the front if your alone and be prepared to grab the steering wheel from the driver if you aint 100% sure where he is taking you . Back in my single days when I travelled alone I had to do this on 2 occasions ,, one time I had to grab one of the fukkrs and threaten to hurt him , when he realised I wernt to be fukd with he took me to Moorchit dropped me off and accelerated away before I could pay the poor fellow !!!!! __________________ Banned from TV untill 1/11/2037

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27-06-2009, 02:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
Muadib We have worm sign... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HELL Posts: 3,005	When does the new train station at Swampy open???

27-06-2009, 06:02 AM	#22 (permalink)
S Landreth Guest Member Last Online: Today 10:21 AM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Khon Kaen Posts: 1,288	^Skytrain? The opening of the high-speed rail link between Suvarnabhumi Airport and inner Bangkok, scheduled for December 5, could be further delayed following this week's strike by railroad workers. (Railway link to Suvarnabhumi airport construction deadline to be decided)http://teakdoor.com/thailand-and-asia-news/17210-railway-link-suvarnabhumi-airport-construction-deadline.html

27-06-2009, 06:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bobcock Llandewi Brefi's Finest Last Online: 20-11-2009 08:44 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,074	Note there was no mention of a year in that headline. 5th december.......never a chance.

28-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
dantilley Petchaburi Last Online: Yesterday 11:06 PM Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 297	Soon you'll have the option of the airport link too at Suvarabhumi. Heard it'll cost 150 Baht a person though - it'll be taxi every time for me if that's the case (unless arriving alone and with not much luggage). Could be useful for getting to the airport though if going alone to meet someone arriving. And will be good for people living along the line to get to/from town.

29-06-2009, 12:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
crippen Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 09:21 AM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Korat Posts: 1,465	Every taxi I've been in around Bangkok sounds as if it has a wheel-bearing gone at above 140kph.

04-07-2009, 07:56 AM	#28 (permalink)
storm1fishing Chiang Mai Last Online: Yesterday 07:15 PM Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	There is an air-conditioned coach service that runs from the airport to Pattaya and drops you off at your Hotel. It operates from AIRPORT LEVEL 1 DOOR 7 and departs at the following times...0800,1000,1200,1400,1600,1800. The one-way fare is only 200 baht. To book your return journey the company has 2 phone numbers 038-370-055-6 and 02-747-4673. They advise you to book at least 24 hours in advance and they will pick you up from your hotel. Departure times from Pattaya are as follows...0600,0900,1100,1300,1500,1700,1900. this is a really good service and the transfer time is 1.5 to 2 hours. Hope this is useful information for someone travelling soon.

04-07-2009, 08:24 AM	#29 (permalink)
MeMock Marmers is God Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Emerald triangle Posts: 9,743	Not that I ever have or ever will go to Pattaya - but that is a great service and would save most visitors over 1,000 baht each way. Thanks for sharing the info.

04-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
Happyman Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 10:21 AM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rawai Phuket Posts: 5,303	Don't know about Bangkok but in Phuket the taxi fares are on a 'sliding scale' ! You are assaulted by a bloody herd of mini bus, Limo & private drivers out to make a Baht or so from unsuspecting tourists arriving . I have been quoted from 600 - 1400 baht to my place in Chalong ( 35 km) Due to the 'taxi mafia' meter cabs are banished to an out of the way place but they always use the meter , are clean - well maintained - and safe( by Thai standards). 500 baht If it is a late night arrival a tip is always appreciated but not expected . never had a problem . Come out of departures - turn right - go right down to the end of the building - the office is there .

05-08-2009, 10:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
paddlepop Bangkok Last Online: 05-08-2009 11:35 PM Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	how much taxi fare from suvarnabhum to pattaya?

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MeMock Marmers is God Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Emerald triangle Posts: 9,743	R E A D

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nedwalk Thailand Forum Last Online: Today 02:16 AM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sunshine coast Posts: 3,888	on arrival go upstairs to depature and haggle with one of the hacks dropping off a fair. to pattaya 800 is a good price 500 is even better 1000 is what they,ll try

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Sculpto Patong Beach Last Online: 04-10-2009 03:10 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 24	is 2-300 baht the real price for new airport to pretty much anyplace in the city?

03-10-2009, 10:54 AM	#36 (permalink)
Bobcock Llandewi Brefi's Finest Last Online: 20-11-2009 08:44 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,074	Generally...it's 160THB all in to my house

03-10-2009, 10:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
MeMock Marmers is God Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Emerald triangle Posts: 9,743	250 - 300 yes + tolls.

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Bexar County Stud Cha Am Last Online: Today 08:54 AM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 732	I'd certainly take more trips if I lived in Bangkok, such a cinch is transportation to and from the airport. I've been noticing some really good domestic airfares lately...sigh.

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