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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.
I've heard the doors work well :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
Why don't you look at existing threads on the subject first...
you might find all your questions are answered there...
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.
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.
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 yetQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
Agreed I am yet to use the new airport and would like to see this thread continuedQuote:
Originally Posted by RandomChances
I fly in tomorrow (?) stay tuned!!!!:D
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.
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
I didn't mean it like that BK... just suggesting that it would help everyone if it was all kept in one thread...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
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...
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
Oh, do I love these innocent questions from newbies :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
Thread count (having started many threads) and bragging about it will extend your willie by a few inch.
Real men don't count threads !
Under impressed would be an under statement!Quote:
Originally Posted by Airportwo
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 :D
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]
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
Is this what you wanted bobby?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
I can't make that quote window thing work, but that is nothing new. I am sure I am missing something dumb,
Hi-light what you want to quote then click q-Quote at the bottom right of the text...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
or you can just hilight a few words
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Originally Posted by Bobk_nyc
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?????
were you in a taxi or a spaceship? You seem to have flown from the airport to soi 4 as well.
12 mins and 140 baht to Soi 4? It takes 12 minutes to get out of the bloody airport.
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Authorities in Thailand said Wednesday they will triple the number of toilets at the newly opened Bangkok international airport following a flood of passenger complaints.
The sprawling Suvarnabhumi International Airport only has some 100 toilets for the more than 100,000 daily passengers, sparking frustration and anger among those having to stand in long lines.
"We are aware of this burden on the passengers and I have ordered a quick resolution to this problem by ordering the building of 200 more toilets. The project has already begun," the head of the Airports Authority of Thailand Chotisak Asapaviriya told The Associated Press.
The 400 million baht ($10 million) project is expected to be completed within 45 days.
"I guarantee that by then passengers and visitors to the airport will find convenient relief," Chotisak said.
Opened last month and hailed as the new air hub for Southeast Asia, the airport has not been without problems, including slow unloading of luggage, insufficient seating at departure gates and a cramped taxi pickup area.
Most recently, some of the parking bays have been temporarily closed for repairs due to the uneven surface of the ramp approach, Chotisak said.
Obviously a problem that would never have occured to the idiots in charge of the project.Quote:
Originally Posted by A stupid fucking monkey
The have and allways will "" shoot the rabbit":)
The place is huge, I was there when it had just opened, and was pretty empty, except for the very long check in line. There was room to just spread out. One issue was no bar or resturant in the waiting area, so once you check in, you are stuck....Even JFK is set up better than that.
Now that I think about it, the ladys was out of order, and we were sharing the gents. But after a few weeks in BKK, I had not noticed.
Here we go a nice picture I took today as I was driving along of a plane taking off from the new airport.
https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...s_airports.JPG
Forget it, I am at the Gaylord Opry resort. Makes most anything look small. this place is 400 acres, and that is inside. I am blown away. Airport? Bah...:guitar: GrAND OL OPRY
Quick question - How long does it take to get to Domestic check in after exiting International arrivals?
I am looking forward to seeing the new airport in december means i will be out of pisshole England again :finger:
Hey Smeg, come look, a thaiophile :)Quote:
Originally Posted by breezer
I will be in BKK in febuary. I hope they have the airport ready...Ha Ha Ha.