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Bobk_nyc

Now that the new airport has bee open for a few weeks, is there any tricks to getting in and out, easily, and inexpensively?

I took a Taxi, once, and took the local bus, to the sky train, a other time. The bus, and train, cost 75 Baht, the taxi cost 350 baht. of course the taxi was faster and easier.

daveboy

I've heard the doors work well

klongmaster

Why don't you look at existing threads on the subject first...

you might find all your questions are answered there...

Bobk_nyc

The airport has only been open for a few weeks, I would guess that people are still finding better ways to deal with the traffic issues,ect.

But if I am out of line asking then I will shut up, and just read, instead of posting. What ever works best. I am easy.

MeMock

Hi Bobk, yep the airport has been only open a few weeks but there is heaps of stuff online about it both here and on other thai message boards.

Enjoy your look around.

RandomChances

Keep on posting mate, most of the threads I've seen on the subject revolve around the problems they are having there, it's probaly too early for many "travel tip's" posts and most people have'nt needed to use the place yet

daveboy

Agreed I am yet to use the new airport and would like to see this thread continued

Airportwo

I fly in tomorrow (?) stay tuned!!!!

Bobk_nyc

I only got to use the old airport twice, but it deemed to be a more managable place. easier to get to an dfrom. Well I guess that is progress.

Troubled

I have been just the once to the new place. I took the BTS to On Nut and a taxi from there to get there and on the return I asked the taxi desk for the mnearest bts/mrta and was immediately informed On Nut.
I could see this as being a bit of a problem in the future- lotsds of possibilities for traffic jams on the routes they used with me.
Cost was mre expensive than with the old airport o sukhumvit.About 200 baht or so certtainly not the 350 baht mentionned in one post. However a lot would depend obviously on final destination or starting point

klongmaster

I didn't mean it like that BK... just suggesting that it would help everyone if it was all kept in one thread...

makes it easier to find the info when you need it rather than opening half a dozen threads...

how ever, I'm sure the mods will merge it anyway...

of course you could be CMN trying to lift your thread count...

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Bobk_nyc

What is CMN, and why would I want a thread count?

I did the taxi, on a sunday evening from the Omni Hotel, Soi 4

lom

Oh, do I love these innocent questions from newbies
Thread count (having started many threads) and bragging about it will extend your willie by a few inch.
Real men don't count threads !

Airportwo

Under impressed would be an under statement!
It's ok until you get to the arrivals area then it turns to shit - quickly, it's too small, and the 'taxi touts" have been given free access it seems, it's a circus if you are looking for the someone who is supposed to meet you, I was supposed to have a driver, never did see him, added to this the aircon is'nt worth a *hi* too hot, the old airport was far better!
At least all the road works on the way to Pattaya have now been nicely finished off

Bobk_nyc

I have been told it is to big already, so I will pass on the thread count thingy, Khop kun crap.

Oh, do I love these innocent questions from newbies
Thread count (having started many threads) and bragging about it will extend your willie by a few inch.
Real men don't count threads ![/quote]

Rigger

I like the new airport faster service faster to get a cab. Cost 250bht from Nana to the airport with meter or 650bht with out. The new turning door sux over all I like it

klongmaster

Is this what you wanted bobby?

Bobk_nyc

I can't make that quote window thing work, but that is nothing new. I am sure I am missing something dumb,

klongmaster

Hi-light what you want to quote then click q-Quote at the bottom right of the text...

or you can just hilight a few words

Karon Property

I found it OK, went upstairs to arrivals, jumped into a taxi which had just dropped off, Soi 4 in 12 mins, 140 baht. Came back from Soi 4 on a Fri 13.00 in about 18 min, 160 baht.
Alot easier and cheaper, or was I lucky?????