Airport rail link to open in a 'few months'

**Bobcock** · 08-03-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by dotcom

Bangkok General Hosp in Soi Soonvijai.

There is no station at soi Soon Vichai, that is a train depot.

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Glad I don't follow your route....350 Baht with tolls?

Including tolls, sorry. It is probably the max you will pay.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

I'm clueless to what you are even trying to describe here. There are no toll way exits at Ekkamai, unless you mean the exit north of Rama 9 opposite Ekkamai

Which is what I stated in the earlier post. You are actually heading North, come off across Rama IX, u-turn then cross Rama IX and you are in Ekkamai, then a right hand turn onto Thong Lor (or round onto Petchburi and left onto Thong Lor). Expressway nearly all the way. Three tolls as well I believe if I recall correctly. All you need to do is foolow the signs for Raminthra from the Chonburi-Bangkok motorway.

Originally Posted by baldrick

I get from swampypoon to pak kret for 350 baht

Congratulations. Do you want a medal?

Of course there is yet another way to get to Ekkamai/Thong Lor that isn't much hassle but it will be slower. Come off the Bangkok-Chonburi motorway heading towards Bang Pa-In, onto the expressway heading towards Laksi, off at Raminthra, along Ramintra then turn left onto the expressway towards the city centre, and off at Ekkamai. Then you are heading South, cross Rama XI and you are in Ekkamai again.

**taxexile** · 08-03-2010, 01:21 PM

this rail link doesnt seem so convenient for those going to the airport, but will make the journey into bkk from the airport a lot simpler, avoiding all the taxi, limo hustlers and the price fixing scams.

easy to jump on the train from the airport into bkk, and then hop into a taxi to your final destination.

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by malako

but as I am located nearer the Sukhumvit end of soi thonglor, it can sometimes take a long time in traffic just going down soi thonglor.

So how are you going to get from your condo to the rail link? Taxi?

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by taxexile

this rail link doesnt seem so convenient for those going to the airport, but will make the journey into bkk from the airport a lot simpler, avoiding all the taxi, limo hustlers and the price fixing scams.

At the new airport I haven't had a problem with taxi touts. Been asked a couple of times in the main terminal building, said no, went outside to the desk and got my taxi to my stated destination. Simples.

**Bobcock** · 08-03-2010, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Beadle

u-turn

there you go, that was the missing link. I know tolls on that route are somewhat regular....

Originally Posted by taxexile

avoiding all the taxi, limo hustlers and the price fixing scams.

I've never had a single problem leaving the airport to date, I get in, say Thong Lor and sit back. It's beyond me how people can feel a need to inconvenience themselves to avoid this process is beyond me.

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

there you go, that was the missing link. I know tolls on that route are somewhat regular....

Sorry, left it out of the previous post.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

It's beyond me how people can feel a need to inconvenience themselves to avoid this process is beyond me.

This.

**Bobcock** · 08-03-2010, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

It's beyond me how people can feel a need to inconvenience themselves to avoid this process is beyond me.

next time I'll proof read

**malako** · 08-03-2010, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Beadle

Originally Posted by malako

but as I am located nearer the Sukhumvit end of soi thonglor, it can sometimes take a long time in traffic just going down soi thonglor.

So how are you going to get from your condo to the rail link? Taxi?

Yep. Straight down soi 53 then get out on the corner of 55 at the escalator.

**malako** · 08-03-2010, 02:15 PM

I've never had a single problem leaving the airport to date, I get in, say Thong Lor and sit back. It's beyond me how people can feel a need to inconvenience themselves to avoid this process is beyond me.

I think you are over analyzing what I said. Or maybe I exadurated to make a point. What I really meAnt to say is that I am looking forward to the rail link. I don't really like taking taxis on large roads in Los. It's because I've seen so many bad traffic accidents - and you have to admit, some of the drivers are mad. A new train line sounds much more relaxing and safe.

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by malako

Yep. Straight down soi 53 then get out on the corner of 55 at the escalator.

Onto the BTS?

Then how are you going to get to the rail link?

You'll have to get off the BTS again, walk to the rail link station and then onto another rail link train.

The systems are not interconnected, which means different trains and stations. I believe there will be a walkway between a BTS station (likely Phaya Thai) and Makkasan. So if you are coming from Sukhumvit you may have to get three trains; a BTS/MRT/Rail link combo.

Think of how much hassle that is going to be if you have luggage or a family in tow!

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 04:56 PM

It seems I was correct, you will have to change trains and walk to different stations to use the rail link. The closest MRT is Petchaburi and the closest BTS is Phaya Thai.

Again, the systems are NOT interconnected and are only (possibly) joined by walkways.

The Express Airport Train also only runs from Makkasan so getting to Phaya Thai will require another change from an airport commuter train to an Express train, going from Phaya Thai to Makkasan.

So you have the choice of the following from Thong Lor:

1) BTS Thong Lor to Asok > MRT Sukhumvit to Petchburi > Makkasan Express rail link to airport.

2) BTS Thong Lor to Phaya Thai > Phaya Thai Commuter rail link to Airport (will take longer than 15 minutes as it stops at several stations on the way.

3) BTS Thong Lor to Phaya Thai > Phaya Thai Commuter rail link to Makkasan > Makkasan Express rail link to airport.

Whew!

**aging one** · 08-03-2010, 05:01 PM

Malako there is no thong lor stop for the link to the airport. the key to it being fast is that it is point to point. They will have a slower train that makes some stops, but none anywhere near Thong Lor.

**dotcom** · 08-03-2010, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

There is no station at soi Soon Vichai, that is a train depot.

Hey knobend. If you don't know where BGH is not my problem.

**Beadle** · 08-03-2010, 05:27 PM

Malako: You'd be far quicker getting a taxi directly to either Makkasan station and hopping on the Express link to the airport or getting a taxi up to Khlong Tan and getting the Commuter rail link to the airport at the Ramkhamhaeng station outside Nasa Vegas.

But once you are in a taxi...

**English Noodles** · 08-03-2010, 06:39 PM

Guys, Malako's combined experience of Thailand consists of a 2 week holiday in Pattaya circa 2003, and a 1 night stop over in Bangkok. His extreme lack of Bangkok Knowledge is showing through, he does'nt even know what is around the area he claims to live in.

'Google' will be working overtime right now on his PC.

**Bobcock** · 08-03-2010, 07:19 PM

Oh Dear Dotcom, usual childish over reaction when someone politely (for the sake of accurate debate) points out you are wrong.

And honey....you are wrong.

I know where BGH is, I'm looking at it right now out of my window and there is no Rail Link station there, there is a depot where the trains are kept.

Once you realise there is no station there, you could be humble and apologise for childishly calling me a knobend but I know you won't. You'll seeth inside and wonder how you could have got it so wrong, after all....you are never ever wrong are you?

Cue the next outburst....

**Bobcock** · 08-03-2010, 07:34 PM

From the Bangkok Airport Train website

http://www.bangkokairporttrain.com/

Now Dottie, take it slow and breathe deep.....

see the station at Ramkhamhaeng or NASA as you very correctly idenified it......and the the Terminal at Makkasan.....got it.....yep.....what is in between?

**DJ Pat** · 08-03-2010, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Believe it when I see it

Airport rail link to open in a 'few months'

My arse it will be.

DaffyDuck · 09-03-2010, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Oh Dear Dotcom, usual childish over reaction when someone politely (for the sake of accurate debate) points out you are wrong.

And honey....you are wrong.

I know where BGH is, I'm looking at it right now out of my window and there is no Rail Link station there, there is a depot where the trains are kept.

Once you realise there is no station there, you could be humble and apologise for childishly calling me a knobend but I know you won't. You'll seeth inside and wonder how you could have got it so wrong, after all....you are never ever wrong are you?

Cue the next outburst....

Wow, this forum is full of these types, isn't it?

**malako** · 09-03-2010, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Beadle

Malako: You'd be far quicker getting a taxi directly to either Makkasan station and hopping on the Express link to the airport or getting a taxi up to Khlong Tan and getting the Commuter rail link to the airport at the Ramkhamhaeng station outside Nasa Vegas.

But once you are in a taxi...

Thanks. I just read your post re: the rail link not being interconnected. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. As you say, taxis still look to be my best option

**malako** · 09-03-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by English Noodles

Guys, Malako's combined experience of Thailand consists of a 2 week holiday in Pattaya circa 2003, and a 1 night stop over in Bangkok. His extreme lack of Bangkok Knowledge is showing through, he does'nt even know what is around the area he claims to live in.

.

I didn't say I lived there now - though if you really want to know, I have lived there for a total of 4 years in the past. As I have mentioned in other posts, Tokyo is my base now.

You really give me a chuckle by the way English Noddy. But I have to ask you, did you read the part when you joined this forum where you agreed to being atleast or over 13 years of age? Sounds to me like you were telling fibs when you clicked "I agree"

Childish twat.

**baldrick** · 09-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Beadle

Phaya Thai Commuter rail link to Airport (will take longer than 15 minutes as it stops at several stations on the way.

it is supposed to be an extra 5 minutes

Originally Posted by malako

Thanks. I just read your post re: the rail link not being interconnected. I wasn't aware of that.

the Phaya Thai stations are linked

**Beadle** · 09-03-2010, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by baldrick

the Phaya Thai stations are linked

By a walkway as I already ascertained. The rail systems are completely different.

And unfortunately the Express train does not run from Phaya Thai, only from Makkasan.

**terry57** · 09-03-2010, 07:39 PM

At the end of the day it will be foking brilliant when its finished.

It's like the Airport, every bastard moaned and groaned that it was a shit hole but now its cranking along nicely and so will the sky train once its finished so stop foking complaining about fok all.

Thank you very much.

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