I’ve never seen the street food area, thanks! Did notice signs when you entered prohibiting roller bags and bag trolleys, is there someplace to leave your bags?
Fantastic. These are the types of videos no one makes. Showing, step by step, which website to book your ticket from, which bus to catch and which stop to get off on. You legend.
I always book my taxi in advance, driver waiting at gate 3 with my name up, easy straight forward, directly to hotel, more expensive yes, but so very convenient, I have never used the bus. A well presented and informative video, thnx.
@@regnorse No, but you can if you want to, but I found that hotel booking is always a few baht more expensive than direct, there are many taxi companies available, you can book online, I use Nams lady drivers....never let me down!
You forgot to mention BKK airport free wi-fi for i think 2 hours,.and the 2 entrances for passport immigration control, if first ones mega busy walk a few metres to the second entrance (usually quiter)
This was a wonderful video for newbies. I always take that Pattaya bus and eat at Magic Food Court. That bus takes your straight to Pattaya. Don't take the shuttle because it makes many dropoffs.
Here's my tip for the bus. If you don't book online make sure you have small notes. I tried to pay with a 1000 baht note. They said they didn't have change. As mentioned the lines are long so it was frustrating to go and get change. Buy something at 7 11, get will break that 1000 baht note for you. Helpful for bus or Taxi. When you book your hotel online have them send you a copy of the reservation in Thai. Print or screenshot that as well. It can help the bus or Taxi driver to get you to the correct destination. Don't leave your valuables, money or passport in the bag underneath the bus. What if someone throws a heavy bag on top and breaks your electronics, or grabs the wrong bag entirely. The wrong bag thing happened to me once, but was in the USA. If you arrive late evening after the bus has ran it's last trip, Taxi is your only option the Pattaya. I use a taxi from Nam's taxi. Always clean, polite, safe lady drivers. The ladies don't seem to drive as aggressively like the male drivers, so it's relaxing. Hope this helps someone
@@RetiringToAsia I will definitely look into booking the bus online next time. That tip helps me. Another tip, this time about going home. Keep some of your Baht. You'll have a great time in Thailand and want to return. That way you can skip the money exchanges at the airport. If traveling to Pattaya. Don't worry tons of exchange booths. Just make sure the currency you bring with you has no rips ,tears or writing on them. The notes need to be pristine. If using US dollars 50's and 100's have a better exchange rate. Yellow TT currency booths have generally a slightly better exchange rate.
Good video, nice for the newbies. I’ve never got the bus to Pattaya, normally book a private vehicle to pick me up and drop me off at my hotel ( under $30 ) thanks for sharing, I’ll watch some of your other videos now 👍
You are a legend. This is freaking amazing. I have a private car reserved (I suspect buses in Thailand are quite likely not accessible). The instructions I have received are to go to The second floor: Between gate 4 and gate 3 near the airport information counter. I will be completely exhausted and likely a bundle of anxiety.
Taxi driver at Suvarnabhumi tried to scam me. I got a ticket for the public taxi, walked over to the numbered spot, and the taxi driver took my ticket and kept it. We get into the car, and they always act like they don't know where your hotel is, but I was ready with a screenshot in Thai of the address. He tells me 600 baht for everything. I said no use the meter. He said 600 baht. Then when I said please give me back my ticket, he said ok..ok. you know everything. From BKK to Asok I paid about 500 baht including the 70 baht in tolls. So make sure to get your ticket back from the driver. You can report them using that ticket if they refuse to use meter I was told.
Great video. I had an issue with exchanging older $100 bills in Thailand. Make sure you get new, crisp bills for exchange. I found the rates to be great at all Super Rich locations. I exchanged 2 or 3 times last fall. The food court on lower level is amazing, good selections and great prices. Planning my next trip for end of year. Maybe I'll run into you when in country!
Couple things. Just get your Sim card at the airport. The difference is $2 or $3. If you're that tight for cash you shouldn't be traveling internationally. As far as exchange the basement stalls are the same as in town. This has been confirmed by several vloggers including myself. You can not buy cigarettes at any of the 7/11s. But there is a quick mart outside and to the left on level 1. It is for workers but anyone can shop there. They have cigarettes.
I have found that the SIM cards at the airport are the same as in the towns, in the past I have used AIS, D-tech and now True because they took over D-tech. Not sure what you mean about7/11 do you mean in the airport as they do sell in their shops in town.
10:02 You may have mentioned it but if not, Fast Track at Immigration is available for seniors(over 70). Can be very useful at busy times and for all passengers. I arrived last Friday and being 71yo.qualified and had no problem using Fast Track.
I saw the first 13 seconds and have to say Suvarnabhumi Airport has been one the better airports in the world. From the time you leave your plane and pickup your belongings is pretty smooth (perhaps a little waiting in the pass control, but that is expected). The only chaos part is probably outside the airport when you need to get to your final destination by taxi or bus. all in all, I am pretty happy with this airport.
Great video sir! Subbed! Of course the bus service could be better, and the heavy accent certainly does not help! :) however it is also on the travelers to know and I put the onus on them to know, where they are going! A little research before hand always helps. We'll be there in a couple months! :)
Great information, if you are coming to the USA and use T-Mobile as your carrier, T-Mobile is free call and text n need to change SIMM cards. Also new Iphone 15 and Samsung 24S do not have SIMM cards and the phones are locked you would need an older phone to install the SIMM card.
Hey Luis, thanks for watching. The new phones use eSIM instead of a physical SIM. Both can be purchased here in Thailand or an eSIM can be installed before arrival. I had T-mobile when I was in the US and found the international abilities they included in their price to be fantastic. If you come here on T-mobile you'll have no issues.
Very sage advice regarding the purchase of SIM cards at the airport booths. I usually waited until I reached Pattaya and purchased from a 7/11 which was only about B150 several years ago. Also the SIM I bought from the airport wouldn't allow me to make international calls! Also for an extra B50 if you need the Soi Buakhao area get the Jomtien bus to offset the cost of a motorcycle taxi from the 1st stop at the beginning of Pattaya Klang. I think the street food food court is either a new edition or just wasn't open when I was there a year ago? I'm undecided whether to sell my house and retire to Thailand or The Philippines? I've spent a long time in both and I'm totally stumped, which I prefer🤔
When I 9 years ago took the bus to Pattaya I went to Jomtien Station. From there I took a normal 2 row bus to 2nd road/beach road. Think that cost me 20 bt from Jomtien to my hotel at beach road.
Maybe, but the point was AOT has allowed Grab to have airport locations. Bolt does not. It had nothing to do with the cost of the services. Thanks for watching.
I wouldn't use it myself after just arriving, but it's still useful to know where to get cheap eats. I went to the airport to meet a friend, but his flight was delayed. I had to hang out for almost three hours. I ended up going to Subway. I wasn't even hungry, I just wanted to kill some time. I wish I'd known about the food court. That place would also come in handy if you've checked in early.
You missed the best exchange rates at the airport. Go down to the train station on the level below the bus to Pattaya and walk to the furthest end of the airport away from the escalator. There is a whole bunch of exchange kiosks competing with each other and they are over the line of the airport property which makes them cheaper than any kiosk within the airport.
i might add for the smokers/vapers after you buy your bus ticket if you go out exit 8 and turn to the left, you walk a minute or so, there is a smoking/vaping area outside.
What's up my man? Haven't flown since 2007. Hey, the carts to carry your bags in, are they free? If not. Will you need Baht coins, or can you use your card? Watched a whole bunch of videos and haven't seen anyone soeak on this. I will be bringin some heavy bags😓
You get what you pay for. Last year True were advertising unlimited 30-day data for 899 baht on their website. However, in the basement, we got them for 699 baht unlimited. 199 baht would for sure not be unlimited!
Those bus seat reservations don`t work when it`s busy. Firstly you have to queue with everyone else to get your small boarding ticket. And secondly they will sell out the bus you had reserved and you will be no better off then those that just turned up.
Never had that experience. Go to the front of the line or Hua Hin line, show the reservation on your phone and get ticket. Have gotten my reserved seat every time and I use it monthly
You information wrong on the airport bus to jomptein. 80 percent of the buses goes straight to jomptein bus station no stops either way . Check this out .
weird country indeed. Im going there 30 years, any improvement leads to confusions to even Thais LOL. They re from another planet but its fun and pretty safe. Unfortunately, prices are going up way too fast !
6:40 same same except i was charged a " Special Airport Fee " because it was between 12:01 am and 5:30 am. I took the scammer up but when he reached the destination, sparks flew. I was in no mood , after flying 36 + hours to be scammed. . Scum bag. I think Thailand needs to grow up. Stuff from like Soi 6 in Pattaya is old school.
Do you know if there is any place in thee airport wheree i can keep my luggage for a few days until its time to return homee? Annd if its safe to keep if any?
I don't recall seeing it but I did a Google search and found this: AIRPORTELs offers the most trustable and affordable services for luggage storage at Suvarnabhumi Airport and during your time in Thailand. Our primary services are Luggage Storage and Luggage Delivery. At Suvarnabhumi Airport we are located on B Floor which is on the same floor as the Airport Rail Link to Bangkok city centre. For Luggage Storage, AIRPORTELs guarantees the best price at Suvarnabhumi Airport. If anyone else watching can confirm this is open, that would be very helpful.
@@RetiringToAsia Thanks so much sir, i was wondering that, annd anther thing, if i want to do some shoppingn and drop it off at the eairport luggage storage, do i need to like ringn passport ad boarding pass to enteeer eairport through rail link to drop it off or i can just easily enter airport drop my stuff at the service and go about my day?
On the cell phone, am I understanding you right that you will save a 100 baht by going outside the airport? And a 100 Baht is a little less than 3 dollars.
The tourist SIMs are shorter term, 8, 14 day and start around 300 baht. A regular SIM for 30 days as low as 199. If you're only here a week or 2, it really doesn't matter which you get. Thanks for the question.
@@RetiringToAsia you re absolutly right so go in a 7/11 and ask for the 199 baht card sim... 30 days > airport scam.... btw how luch you paid to got to pattaya and how many hours to get there ?
@@RetiringToAsia Being originally from New York City, I'm used to public transportation, I'd just have to make sure I have Google translator or language translator device to be able to communicate a little more while trying to learn the language.
What's the bus ticket prices for adults and children from Bangkok airport to Pattaya is it worth it to travel on bus for a family of 5 does it save any $$?
It's less than $5 US per person but I wouldn't recommend it for small children as the on board toilets are rarely open. It takes about 2 hours when there is average traffic. My last trip was 3 hours. A private van for 5 people would be about 2000 - 2500 baht depending on who you hire.
@@RetiringToAsia i know my hotel, so i can easily get to hotel from airport and i havee a 7 elleven outside my hotel, so would you recommened me egetting a sim from there, or a sim from ais, or true at the airport, i will only be staying for 9 days 12th june-20th june, thats how many days i need it for.
I am probably speaking for myself here but if im going on holiday to Thailand I certainly down worry about saving 500 baht by not getting a SIM card at the airport or by saving a few baht by not exchanging at super rich on the ground floor. Im on holiday so who cares. I get it for cheap Charlie retirees but are holiday makers that bothered?
@@RetiringToAsia thanks for the reply. So i stick to my driver. He drives for a moving company and lets me join in his truck as long as i bring snacks. So it’s not much more than the bus and i can order him at short notice
You need to explain more, ie Why did you hand over your ph getting a bus ticket, just explain more detail as you go along, its just a heads up on improving your content for new travelers. We want as much detail as possible to get us through easily..
It's poor also no secret it's been there fir years I remember when it was vouchers its OK for a beer or shake soup is OK everything else is not so good
