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[Nip Lover]

Am looking to make a trip in late November. Anybody there in that time?

Just out of curiosity, has the number of tourists to LOS dipped - what with all the mayhem in the financial markets and the recession?

[Lover Boy #2]

Two months in the States and it's getting cold and everything is done. LBM is on his way to the Airport. A short stop in HK and back to LOS!

Horay! LBM

Have a great trip!!...but remember not to get too mad at Thai rip off artists....although another chopped head would make an excellent meal for a hungry soi dog. Chok dee.

[Wbpt12]

Making my first trip to BKK / Pattaya Oct 8 - 18

[Chip Master]

Hi,

Could I get some info on the train system in BKK?

What is the difference between MRTA and BTS?

Are they linked together at any station?

Can you buy a ticket that will let you travel all day on both or is it 2 seperate tickets?

Cheers

[LittleBigMan]

Two months in the States and it's getting cold and everything is done. LBM is on his way to the Airport. A short stop in HK and back to LOS!

Horay! LBM

[Moirick]

I will go on 17 October the first time, who will go too?

[Member #4147]

Am planning a visit in the 1st half of the month. Anyone around to greet & meat? Could host a happy hour depending on who's in. May not be all that as there won't be any Tansak KTV. PM availability/ideas. Will have more champagne for Giotto.

[M P Lurker]

Which bus station can I get the bus to hua hin from BKK on a weekday?

What times do the buses start running because I would like to be on 1 of the morning buses so I can arrive at hua hin around 1pm?

How much would a normal (non-VIP) bus cost?

Oct 9th-is a travel day from hell, I'm travelling from hua hin back 2 BKK then right away down 2 Pattaya, if the bus station I am using for hua hin isn't Ekkami, how much would the cab be from south station 2 Ekkami?

Is the bus 2 & from hua hin express bus like there's an express bus 2 Pattaya?

Thank you very much & hope 2 see a few of you soon--Oct 5-17th.

There web sites that would deal with such detailed questions.
So simply do a Google Search including words: bus, Bangkok, Hua Hin and how can you miss?
BTW, the word 'to' is not too long to type since we are using a full keyboard. ISG does not encourage SMS style texting but we do use abbreviations for common phrases.

If I was going to Sai Tai Mai (new bus station for travelling South) which is strangely located North West of BKK proper over the river, I wouldn't want to be leaving from Ekkamai (said the Irishman) LOL.
The fastest taxi route might be a rather circuitous one via expressways. Could go part of the way on BTS. I don't know the price, but who cares? Normally time is more important than a few bucks for the taxi.

[Lover Boy #2]

Which bus station can I get the bus to hua hin from BKK on a weekday?

What times do the buses start running because I would like to be on 1 of the morning buses so I can arrive at hua hin around 1pm?

How much would a normal (non-VIP) bus cost?

Oct 9th-is a travel day from hell, I'm travelling from hua hin back 2 BKK then right away down 2 Pattaya, if the bus station I am using for hua hin isn't Ekkami, how much would the cab be from south station 2 Ekkami?

Is the bus 2 & from hua hin express bus like there's an express bus 2 Pattaya?

Thank you very much & hope 2 see a few of you soon--Oct 5-17th.

The Southern Bus Terminal (sathanii sai tai mai) is now located on Phutthamonthon Soi 1 in northern Thonburi. Long-distance buses leave from here to destinations like Hua Hin and other places in southern Thailand. I think if you book a ticket through certain agencies on Khao San Rd....they provide a shuttle to the station for minimal cost. I cannot answer your whole question.

[Bold Focker]

To get back to the airport to fly to Cambodia I decide to take a taxi. When booking taxi I meet a guy who was also booking taxi same time. Of course we agree to share, and arranged to meet next morning at 11:30am. Unfortunately I overslept and woke up at 11:45. Keeping it short, I missed the taxi. Packed case, paid girl and hotel and booked another taxi. Now 1000thb + tolls as no 800thb taxis available. I have a 30 mins window. 2 hours to last check in time and a 1. 5 hrs journey ahead, so no room for any more mishaps. All ok until 50kms away from Airport and I notice that driver is falling asleep. I asked him, if he wanted me to drive, but he said no, he was ok! I was not convinced as every 5 – 10 mins his head would drop sharply and I could see he was struggling to keep awake. I have been in this situation my self, and know how dangerous it is, so I always pull over and cat nap. Due to time limits this was not an option now. Not only was I stressed about getting to airport on time, without any hold ups, I now had to worry about not crashing! This whole trip was turning into a nightmare fast. At this point I decided that all future trips, I would go by bus. You are higher up, and have a better view. If there is an accident, chances are what you hit will be smaller, and you will be better off.
So for my next trip to BKK Airport, I booked the bus from bus station in Pattaya. Buses leave 1 – 3 – 5 – 7pm at 150thb. I took the last bus at 7pm left spot on time and at 8:30Pm I was getting off at BKK airport! I am sure it traveled faster than a taxi! From now on it will be the bus for me!
The taxi did eventually get me to Bkk airport, on time and in one piece, but it is one white knuckle ride, I will not Forget!

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[Member #3200]

Which bus station can I get the bus to hua hin from BKK on a weekday?

What times do the buses start running because I would like to be on 1 of the morning buses so I can arrive at hua hin around 1pm?

How much would a normal (non-VIP) bus cost?

Oct 9th-is a travel day from hell, I'm travelling from hua hin back 2 BKK then right away down 2 Pattaya, if the bus station I am using for hua hin isn't Ekkami, how much would the cab be from south station 2 Ekkami?

Is the bus 2 & from hua hin express bus like there's an express bus 2 Pattaya?

Thank you very much & hope 2 see a few of you soon--Oct 5-17th.

[ThaiLearner]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone help.

What would be the best way to get from Bangkok, sukhummvit area betweet nana & Soi Cowby to Pattaya at it seems about 2 hours away can i get by skytrain . I will be in Bangkok for more than a week and want to spend a few days in Bangkok, then pattaya and then back to bangkok. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Hi No you cannot get a sky train. The best way would be for you to get a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya.Then you can go from one hotel to another.

[Kpmgey]

Hi guys,

I will be in Bangkok and Pattaya on 28 November for 4 days. This is first time in Thailand. Any help regarding hunting and accomodation is much appreciated.

Kp

[Luvnlife1970]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone help.

What would be the best way to get from Bangkok, sukhummvit area betweet nana & Soi Cowby to Pattaya at it seems about 2 hours away can i get by skytrain . I will be in Bangkok for more than a week and want to spend a few days in Bangkok, then pattaya and then back to bangkok. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[Giotto]

I was thinking of comming to BKK in time for the Chinese New Year (Jan. 26, 2009).
1. Is it in fact worth while to come for the festivities and how long do they last?
2. Will the hotels be very busy and if so, from when to when?
3. In case I cannot get a suitable hotel for that period in BKK, would it be easier (hotelwise) to 'do' Pattaya in the mean time?

Thanks for your info.

Daddy San,

1) No really in Bangkok, some activities in Chinatown, but basically this is just a long holiday here in Thailand.

2) Hotels will be full, Singapore and Hongkong tourists are flooding Bangkok

3) Pattaya will be busy, too. Half of Bangkok residents will be there.

I hope this helps.


Giotto