Suvarnbhumi Airport - New Bangkok International Airport

[Peter_North]

Dear Bros, the Land of Smile will begin a new chapter with the new Airport storming into operation end of this month.

Does anyone know the network of Airport Express Bus Service that will bring us to the more prominent hotels in Bangkok.

Please post more information, thank you.

[kwanteen]

check this out, hope it helps....

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/ :p

[KatoeyLover69]

Report fron Bangkok Post dated Saturday 16 September 2006 :-

Sabotage suspected in airport power cuts

Caretaker Transport Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal ordered an investigation into three electricity blackouts at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday morning which he believed were part of a coordinated attempt to derail the airport's commercial operation beginning yesterday. Airports of Thailand (AoT) also filed a complaint with police against a suspect spotted on video footage from the airport's security cameras.

''We want to know who is behind the sabotage, and what is the motive,'' Mr Pongsak said.

Security at the airport would be stepped up and people entering and leaving the airport checked.

More security cameras would be installed at the airport, especially in control rooms, he added.

The security measures also require officials entering and leaving the airport's control rooms to pass security cameras.

They are to sign their names and give phone numbers before entering and leaving the control room as well. Staff will have to wear ID badges.

The first power blackout took place at 1.02am at Thai Airways International (THAI) check-in counters, which was followed by a second at 1.08am at Bangkok Airways counters and a third at 1.10am at AIMS building.

The blackout at THAI check-in counters forced staff to process passengers manually.

The power outage caused the first commercial flight from Suvarnabhumi, bound for Phitsanulok, to be delayed for 30 minutes. Mr Pongsak said the airport's telephone cables laid in ventilation pipes had been sabotaged before. It disrupted the airport's communication system.

''To prevent further sabotage, it's better to have the airport operational as soon as possible,'' he said.

The airport's full commercial opening is scheduled for Sept 28. Yesterday's operation saw two carriers using the airport: six THAI flights, to and from Phitsanulok, and two Jetstar flights, from Suvarnabhumi to Singapore.

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, who was inspecting Suvarnabhumi's readiness on its first day of commercial operations yesterday, also ordered the airport's design firm, MJTA, to help prevent operational disruptions caused by any future electricity blackouts.

Mr Suriya has asked MJTA to connect all electricity systems in the airport to make it easier for officials in the electricity control room to identify spots in the airport where blackouts occur.

AoT vice-president for management Somchai Sawasdipol said the suspect appearing in the video footage from security cameras was questioned by airport security officers.

He is an AoT electrical mechanic who entered the airport's electricity control room outside his working hours, at 1am and left at 1.05am, Mr Somchai said.

However, the mechanic denied doing anything wrong.

He said he switched the cut-outs as he mistook them for switches for an air-conditioning system. AoT handed over the suspect to police.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report fron Bangkok Post dated Saturday 16 September 2006 :-

New Airport gets a mixed reception : Service is quick inside, but transport system is inconvenient, say passengers

First-time visitor Jason Tuner and his two friends were impressed with the quick service inside the new Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday, but not so impressed by the slow service once they went outside. It took more than half an hour at the airport to find a taxi to take them to the Prince Palace Hotel, where they had booked to stay in Bangkok.

Problems with unclear signs and the ill-prepared public transport system were among the complaints that departing and arriving passengers and visitors had during the opening of Suvarnabhumi for some regular flights yesterday.

Most people, however, commented on the beautiful design and size of the airport.

Mr Tuner came from Singapore with Jetstar Asia Airways and found the service from the main terminal to the bus station inconvenient.

''Everything inside [the airport] is very comfortable and very fast. But I think it should have the taxi services queuing in front of the terminal exit,'' said the American, who works for a cargo firm and plans to stay in Bangkok for three days before heading to Phuket for another two days.

''It should not be that when you have come out of the luggage claims area you have to wait for the shuttle bus to take you to the bus terminal to take a taxi into the city,'' he said.

The complaint was also made by two foreigners who were at the airport to survey the area before going back again next month to pick up friends from Japan.

One of them, Reiner Zimmermann, said shuttle buses should have big doors and slopes for passengers with big bags.

When he went to the arrival area on the second floor, he found no sign of the meeting point. When he asked the airport staff, he was told that the meeting point was one floor up.

''It does not make sense,'' he said. ''When passengers come here for the first time with no mobile phone, no contact number, how will they know where their friends are waiting?''

Threerachart Aor-samarn, 35, a disabled man flying from Phitsanulok with Thai Airways, complained about the lack of a shuttle bus service for the handicapped and small toilet signs.

''The announcements to passengers aboard the flight were also unclear and I misunderstood the fact that the plane would land at the new airport. So I told my relative to wait for me at Don Muang airport,'' he said.

Prapee Tavornrat, 45, a private company employee, complained about high taxi fares as she had to pay 500 baht to get from Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi to the new airport.

Taxi driver Supol Treekaew admitted losing income on his first day at the new airport. He had been waiting there since 8.30am and after two hours, he still had no passengers. He hoped that when the new airport becomes fully operational on Sept 28, passengers would use the taxi service and he would get more money.

He complained about the fixed price for passengers going to Bangkok. The price is too cheap and so is the fare for Pattaya which is fixed at only 1,050 baht, whereas he used to charge passengers about 1,500 baht, he said.

But Uthai Pummakot, another taxi driver who queued at the public transport terminal, was lucky. He had surveyed the entrance to the airport since the night before and had passengers to go to Pattaya after waiting for more than two hours.

Besides the passengers arriving at the airport yesterday, many parents were there simply to get used to the new airport before picking up their children coming back from overseas next month.

Rossarin Vaitayanon, 78, said she and her friend hired a taxi to go to the airport and wait for her to return for about 800 baht from Bang Na.

She said the sign at the entrance on the Bang Na-Trat highway was not clear and other signs leading to the airport were too small. ''I expected to see many airplanes parked at the gates but none were parked there,'' she said.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Peter_North]

check this out, hope it helps....

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/ :p

I did a check on this link before seeking help from this forum.

As you can see http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/55 there is no mention of which bus number, which route and which hotels.

[yinyang]

...check on this link before seeking help from this forum.
no mention of which bus number, which route and which hotels.
Neither see info on approx distance/time or fares for taxis -or did I miss it?. For example to major places like sukh, pratunam, ratchada etc.

My vested interest's pratunam... Centre Point Petburi. Wonder how long's the ride (perhaps go via tollway connecting bangna area?) and the metered fare's ranging.

[taka77]

No shit mate .......... i flying into BKK on wed morning at the new airport .......... means no taxi to BKK city???

[Peter_North]

No shit mate .......... i flying into BKK on wed morning at the new airport .......... means no taxi to BKK city???

There are taxis but you will have to carry your luggage up to your shuttle bus which will make a 15-min journey to the gazetted taxi stand.

It's a stupid arrangement.

And I suspect when you return, the taxi will not be able to drop you off at the airport terminal.

[taka77]

There are taxis but you will have to carry your luggage up to your shuttle bus which will make a 15-min journey to the gazetted taxi stand.

It's a stupid arrangement.

And I suspect when you return, the taxi will not be able to drop you off at the airport terminal.

Oic ok thanks bro ........... will take note .......... if really no choice then ask hotel to send limo ........ cheers.

[Super4V1Blue]

yes bros its true, i actually came back from BKK on 16 sept which is when jet star first operated at the new airport. My fren n i did not have dinner as we thought we might be able to get a bite there but to our disappointment they have nothing there at all..

No shops, no eatery nothing. I wonder wats the rush in opening the new airport....... luckily i n my fren had booked a taxi when we were in BKK city to got to the new airport orelse damn we sure will be stuck there.......cos i think currently very few taxi drivers know how to go to the new airport n trust me its really damn far from BKK city.......its a stupid long route to get to the departure hall u actually have to travel 1 big round to get to the new airport

[Hakoshu]

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[KatoeyLover69]

Report fron Bangkok Post dated Thursday 21 September 2006 :-

Airport's opening still on for next Thursday ( 28.9.2006 )

The new Suvarnabhumi airport's official opening will take place next Thursday as scheduled despite the Thaksin government's downfall, officials said yesterday. In a meeting with the agencies concerned yesterday, transport permanent secretary Wanchai Sarathulthat said that the airport's commercial opening would go ahead as planned.

All airlines have been instructed to relocate their operations from Don Muang airport to Suvarnabhumi and their winter flight schedules have been set, he said.

Setting a new opening date would cause chaos for airlines all over the world that plan to use the new international airport in Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district, Mr Wanchai said.

Airlines must be informed at least 180 days in advance if the opening date is to be changed, he added.

Somchai Sawasdeepon, general manager of Suvarnabhumi, said the airport is now ready for full operation. There have been flights in and out of Suvarnabhumi since its soft opening last Friday, and their operators have no plans to switch back to Don Muang, he said.

Flight Officer Apinan Sumanaseni, president of Thai Airways International, said no scheduled THAI flights to Suvarnabhumi will be cancelled.

The national airline will resume moving its equipment from Don Muang to the new airport today, he added.

Thai AirAsia also said its scheduled flights to Suvarnabhumi will remain unchanged, while Bangkok Airways said it will go ahead with its plan to start flying out of the new airport today.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[WorldSexGuide]

Departure tax from the new airport also increase. Now it's 700B.

[Gentle Beast]

Hi all,

If this helps, the pronunciation for the new airport is

SUWAN-NOPPUN

:)

[eueu]

More officially:

Official nameSuvarnabhumi Airport. The name Suvarnabhumi was chosen by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej which means "The Golden Land", specifically referring to the continental Indochina. "Golden Peninsula"or "Golden Land" is a traditional name for the Thailand-Cambodia-Laos-Burma region

How is it pronounced
"su-wan-na-poom"


:D

[Hell_Rider]

Departure tax from the new airport also increase. Now it's 700B.


700B, then how about the old airport? still maintain 500B?

[Peter_North]

So does anyone have any information on the different Airport Limo Buses and their respective routes ?

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Saturday 23 September 2006 :-

All systems ready for a smooth take-off - Tests show conveyor belts fully functional

Less than a week before the official opening of Suvarnabhumi, transport authorities assured yesterday that all systems at the new international airport will function smoothly, including its conveyor belts which have proved to run with 100% accuracy.

Key officials inspected the new airport located in Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district yesterday. Among them was transport permanent secretary Wanchai Sarathulthat, who confirmed that the airport is ready for a smooth launch on Thursday.

Mr Wanchai, also chairman of Thai Airways International (THAI), said all systems were running smoothly, especially the conveyor-belt system which usually posed the biggest concern at any new airport.

In addition to the computerised baggage check-in system, notebook computers have been prepared as a back-up system in case of unexpected problems, he said.

In the first three months of the airport's operation, THAI and Airports of Thailand Plc will also deploy staff to help passengers go through the check-in process.

Suvarnabhumi now serves some domestic and international flights operated by THAI, Bangkok Airways and Jetstar Airways. Thai AirAsia will begin using the new airport's service on Monday. And starting Thursday, Suvarnabhumi will handle all flights to and out of Bangkok.

Somchai Sawasdeepon, general-manager of the new airport, also asssured that the conveyor-belt system is now 100% functional. This followed its latest major test yesterday which covered 5,000 pieces of baggage, including 1,000 pieces belonging to the passengers of three airlines.

The number of the bags tested yesterday amounted to some 80% of the baggage expected to come in at a time during the airport's rush hour.

The test showed that all the items were checked in and correctly passed through the conveyor-belt system within 15 minutes, Mr Somchai said.

According to Aviation Department director-general Chaisak Angkhasuwan, Suvarnabhumi airport will serve 87 airlines next month and 92 airlines in November. This still excludes chartered airlines, the number of which is expected to soar in the upcoming high tourist season.

A lot of chartered flights from Scandinavia and East Europe would arrive and eventually Suvarnabhumi should serve a total of at least 100 airlines, said Mr Chaisak.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Saturday 23 September 2006 :-

Suvarnabhumi Airport boosts traveller comfort

Suvarnabhumi airport is introducing modern technology to create an impressive environment and improve traveller comfort.

Suvarnabhumi, especially its passenger terminal, resulted from a collaboration of world-class structural, mechanical and electric engineers, physicists and architects.

''It's a modern building of the 21st century,'' said Airports of Thailand Plc chairman Srisook Chandrangsu, who has worked closely on the airport development from land acquisition through to design and construction.

The passenger terminal showcases building innovation as it does not have a single indoor pillar. Its superstructure consists mainly of large steel pillars erected 126 metres apart and supertrusses that bear the weight of the 210m x 567m roof. The steel structure allows for a wider span between pillars as it is lighter than concrete.

Electricity costs for lighting are minimised thanks to the terminal's skylight roof and transparent walls. The transparency will please visitors as they will not feel trapped but will always have views of the outside, said Mr Srisook.

The glass roof and walls were also designed to function as effective insulation. The concourses where passengers pass between the terminal and their planes were designed to imitate an aircraft fuselage.

Steel, glass and fabrics that form the structure of the passenger terminal and concourses were designed to tolerate expansion and contraction in changing temperatures.

Air-conditioning focuses on energy-saving. Cold air is sent through floor-based air-conditioning vents. By this means, cold air will occupy space only up to a height of 2.5 metres.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Peter_North]

Long essays but still nothing on Airport Limo Buses :(

[rocketscientist]

Long essays but still nothing on Airport Limo Buses :(Take taxi-meter:)

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Sunday 24 September 2006 :-

Eerie experience interrupts rite : Ghostly encounters at Suvarnabhumi

Airports of Thailand (AoT) organised its largest religious rite at the new Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday to ward off evil spirits, only to experience an encounter with the unexplained. Rumours of occasional ''ghostly sightings'' have gone around since the first foundation brick was laid at the airport many years ago. The AoT is determined to correct the growing perception that the airport is possibly harbouring some ''uninvited inhabitants'' and to put its staff members' minds at ease.

Yesterday's rite was presided over by 99 monks who chanted en masse to improve the luck of the new airport, set to open commercially on Thursday.

However, halfway through the rite, a man appeared, quivering, and began to speak in a commanding voice claiming to be ''Poo Ming'', a guardian spirit of the land partially developed into the airport.

He ordered that a proper spirit house be built at the airport to allow for its smooth operation. The man, who was unidentified, later passed out and woke up to find the spirit had left him.

AoT president Chotisak Asapaviriya said the ceremony helped to boost the morale of airport staff, some of whom were unnerved after learning of frequent car crashes on the road running parallel to the airport's eastern runway.

Some veiled figures have sometimes been spotted on the 6km-long road.

Somchai Sawasdeepon, the airport general manager, said he had heard ghost stories from staff who came across a woman dressed in a Thai-style costume at the airport construction site in the evening.

He said the airport land formerly belonged to some local communities encompassing the centuries-old Wat Nhong Prue and its cemetery. It was reported that the bodies had not been exhumed for proper religious cremation.

Sqn Ldr Panupong Nualthongyai, head of Suvarnabhumi airport security, was also a witness to some strange, unexplained episodes.

''Whatever you make of it, it is the belief associated with the Thai way of life. For the non-believer, it is best not to act disrespectfully [towards the supernatural],'' he said.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[saxthai]

hope the following info about the new airport will be useful

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/13

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/14

http://www.boxertravels.com/airport/transport.htm:)
:)

Best luck

[Peter_North]

hope the following info about the new airport will be useful

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/13

http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/14

http://www.boxertravels.com/airport/transport.htm:)
:)

Best luck

Thanks but the URLs are not helpful, if you have been following the thread.

The question is simple:

Which Airport Limo Bus goes to which hotel ?

[yinyang]

URLs are not helpful.. question is simple: Which Airport Limo Bus goes to which hotel ?
Answer can also be simple: Surely, you will (on arrival) find out from airbus counter? Looks like nobody here's wiser until airport officially opens in couple days. Cool man, no need to so hung up on it:cool:

[laubeh]

Last week, saw these on tourist information booth at WTC. 4 bus routes from Suvarnbhumi Airport to BKK. 1 to ON NUT, 1 to Victory Monument, cannot remember the other 2. No routes mentioned, just airport to town.
Hope these helps.

[cheapskate]

Thanks but the URLs are not helpful, if you have been following the thread.

The question is simple:

Which Airport Limo Bus goes to which hotel ?
Limo Bus is it you mean like aiport express buses 100 bahts each? Yes kindly help me with info too. I dun need Limo Bus, normal everyday buses also can, no aircon no problem too. Now airport taxes raise to 700 bahts they must provide better service correct?:(

[84gunner]

Now airport taxes raise to 700 bahts they must provide better service correct?:(

knn, u tink this is SGP ah? price increase must match wif better service? but again, in SGP, the price increment of public transport got match wif better" service meh? mebbe got "better" service, hahaha!!!

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Tuesday 26 September 2006 :-

Taking the slow road to Suvarnabhumi Airport : Travellers must wait at least a year before fast rail service to Suvarnabhumi will be reality

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has KLIA Express. Chep Lap Kok in Hong Kong has Airport Express. But Suvarnabhumi airport will have to wait at least another year before it has direct train service. The absence of the rail link between the new airport, officially opening on Thursday in Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district, to the city centre might concern air travellers who need reliable transport to carry them and their luggage to and from the terminal.

Most major airports around the world rely on rail links to serve passengers because they can move many people at the same time and reduce traffic congestion around the airport.

Kuala Lumpur's new airport, opened in 1998, uses KLIA Express to connect it with the city, taking 28 minutes to travel the 57km.

Chep Lap Kok, opened the same year 38km from Hong Kong, uses Airport Express to reach downtown in 24 minutes. Singapore has also extended its Mass Rapid Transit line to Changi Airport, Suvarnabhumi's main rival in the region.

Both KLIA and Chep Lap Kok also have check-in terminals downtown to serve passengers. Suvarnabhumi's check-in terminal is still under construction at Makkasan, the rail junction from where the Airport Link will start.

''All modern airports must use trains to carry passengers,'' said an official who did not want to be named. ''Why doesn't the country wait until the train project is completed before rushing ahead to open the new airport?''

Suvarnabhumi has an area in front of the terminal ready for the rail line, which will be above ground from Makkasan and finish at the underground airport station.

The Airport Link, to be run by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), will travel the 28km from Makkasan to Suvarnabhumi in 15 minutes using the quick Airport Express. The slower Airport City Link will travel from Phaya Thai to the airport in about 30 minutes.

The 12.2-billion-baht project, contracted to Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, is now due for completion in October next year.

The project has faced several start-up problems. The SRT could not allow access to building sites on time and the project was further delayed when inspectors found cracks in some railway foundations earlier this year.

Despite no direct train service, Airports of Thailand president Chotisak Asapaviriya is confident other forms of ground transport will be sufficient to handle passengers.

The airport can be reached by road, he said, adding access roads will also be expanded. Suvarnabhumi will be served by five roads, the best being the eight-lane Bangkok-Chon Buri Motorway, with an airport exit that will go directly to the terminal, and the Bang Na-Chon Buri elevated tollway.

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will operate a number of routes serving the airport.

''The line will take more than 200 trips a day. It will leave every five minutes and operate with greater frequency during rush hours,'' said acting BMTA director Opas Phetmunee.

The Transport Co, which oversees inter-provincial bus lines, will have 12 buses from the Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekamai and the Northern Bus Terminal at Mor Chit stopping at the airport.

The airport will have four Airport Express bus routes and the SRT will have 10 train services a day from from Rangsit to Hua Takhay, from where passengers can connect to the airport by bus
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[Peter_North]

Answer can also be simple: Surely, you will (on arrival) find out from airbus counter? Looks like nobody here's wiser until airport officially opens in couple days. Cool man, no need to so hung up on it:cool:

Knowing the bus routes will determine which hotels I'm going to book, and booking of hotels is done before departing, let alone arrival.

I started this thread with the sole intention of finding out things which I could not find out from the airport websites. People are digressing.

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated Tuesday 26 September 2006 :-

Trip is a bit longer for public bus riders : Only taxi passengers can bypass transport centre and go directly to airport terminal

Passengers using public buses to get to and from Suvarnabhumi airport might feel inconvenienced by the sheer size of the new facility. With an area of 20,000 rai _ six times the size of Don Muang _ Suvarnabhumi passengers should not expect the same treatment they received at the old international airport.

Outbound air travellers going to Suvarnabhumi by private car and taxi will be allowed to access the end of the terminal. But that will not be the case for those arriving by bus.

Buses will only be allowed to drive as close as the Public Transport Centre, which has space to accommodate 262 buses, 304 limousines, 397 rental cars and 396 taxis. From there, passengers must take a free Airport Shuttle Bus to the departure floor.

For arriving passengers, the original plan of the Airports of Thailand Plc called for them to go to the transport centre and hop on a bus or grab a taxi as they do at Don Muang.

Facing complaints from potential passengers since it ran airport tests at the beginning of this month, AoT changed its plans, installing a taxi stand on the arrivals floor of the terminal, with at least 20 taxis available at all times.

Suvarnabhumi airport chief Somchai Sawasdeepon has given assurances that there will be enough vehicles on standby to serve passengers' needs.

But those taking public buses or rental cars must go to the transport centre first because parking space is limited.

The Public Transport Centre will help ease traffic problems at the airport, an AoT official said.

Passengers looking for long-term parking must go to the long-term parking area which can accommodate 4,300 cars and 78 buses. After parking, drivers must take a shuttle bus to the terminal.

Inside Suvarnabhumi, public announcements will remind passengers about flight times. ''It's a standard procedure at all modern airports,'' an AoT official said.
--- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Knowing the bus routes will determine which hotels I'm going to book, and booking of hotels is done before departing, let alone arrival.

I started this thread with the sole intention of finding out things which I could not find out from the airport websites. People are digressing.

Bro Peter_North,

KNN, you started the thread and you want us to spoon-feed you all the way ??? :mad:

[cheapskate]

knn, u tink this is SGP ah? price increase must match wif better service? but again, in SGP, the price increment of public transport got match wif better" service meh? mebbe got "better" service, hahaha!!!haha good point bro. SGP public transport increase prices at least they give you new buses, TVs, CCTV, and other useless stuff to show you where your money went:D

[SmallD]

I just came back from the new airport today. Just to let some bros who are worried about the new airport, here's the situation I discovered:

Hope these information help.


Bro, Thanks for the first hand information

[cheongster6969]

I just came back from the new airport today. Just to let some bros who are worried about the new airport, here's the situation I discovered:

Firstly, the it is actually not that far from the city area. If you take the route to Bangna towards Chon Buri, should be able to reach within 30 min from Ratchada area (provided no jam). Fare is less than 200 bht. If live in Sukhumvit, should be even cheaper.
I am not sure about the changing into shuttle bus service for arrivals but the taxi is able to bring me right to the entrance for departure. Air Asia is at entrance 2, counter E.
Unfortunately there was a tour group going to S'pore when I was checking in, delaying the process. Generally the staffs are still not very efficient.
Theres absoultely nothing to shop there as no shops are open at all so npls grab some food along the way there.
The airport tax counter is also nowhere to be found. So I am not sure whether the tax is 500 or 700 bht.
Generally the airport is very big and nice.
Hope these information help.


are all airlines going to fly out of the new airport? i am returning via singapore air later this week. thanks :)

[84gunner]

The airport tax counter is also nowhere to be found. So I am not sure whether the tax is 500 or 700 bht.

Hope these information help.
then how did u pay the airport tax? or was it already included in the air fare?

[Peter_North]

Bro Peter_North,

KNN, you started the thread and you want us to spoon-feed you all the way ??? :mad:

You are digressing again.

[Peter_North]

.,,................

[Peter_North]

Bro Peter_North,

KNN, you started the thread and you want us to spoon-feed you all the way ??? :mad:

You are digressing again.

It's not about spoon feeding. Ask yourself: "Do I know enough about Airport Limo Buses to be of relevance to this thread ?"

You don't have to spoonfeed me. But I'm spoonfeeding you the question since you don't seem to understand, posting anything from A to Z about the new airport.:p

[siamcutey]

You are digressing again.

It's not about spoon feeding. Ask yourself: "Do I know enough about Airport Limo Buses to be of relevance to this thread ?"

You don't have to spoonfeed me. But I'm spoonfeeding you the question since you don't seem to understand, posting anything from A to Z about the new airport.:p

Actually I also don't understand why cannot post about the airport when your THREAD TITLE is this
Suvarnbhumi Airport - New Bangkok International Airport

If you want next time, then phrase your question properly. Eg..
Limo Buses in Suvarnbhumi Airport

--Sidenote: I do realise that almost every thread you started is a question in itself. You are really a very curious person coming to find out answers everytime from samsters. Whenever I see a thread from you or reply from you, I no need to guess, 80% is a question to ask people. Am I right to say this?:D

SC

[KatoeyLover69]

You are digressing again.

It's not about spoon feeding. Ask yourself: "Do I know enough about Airport Limo Buses to be of relevance to this thread ?"

You don't have to spoonfeed me. But I'm spoonfeeding you the question since you don't seem to understand, posting anything from A to Z about the new airport.


It's okay to post anything from A to Z about the new Airport because the title of this thread is " Suvarnbhumi Airport - New Bangkok International Airport "

I don't know whether you understand what the title means ? It's not just about Limo buses to the City

So I am NOT digressing !!!

[yinyang]

--Sidenote:...almost every thread you started is a question in itself. You are really a very curious person coming to find out answers everytime from samsters....thread from you or reply from you, I no need to guess, 80% is a question to ask people.
Same sentiments -must have a quite a databank now...:p

[adboy_6]

Check out this link. It gives some details on the bus services.

http://www.tourismthailand.org/about/aboutthailand.aspx?ParentID=213

There are more at
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showforum=105

[Peter_North]

It's okay to post anything from A to Z about the new Airport because the title of this thread is " Suvarnbhumi Airport - New Bangkok International Airport "

I don't know whether you understand what the title means ? It's not just about Limo buses to the City

So I am NOT digressing !!!

Okay, must fault lor. Next time I will spoonfeed you I will cut and paste my first post on the title as well. :D

[Peter_North]

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[Peter_North]

Actually I also don't understand why cannot post about the airport when your THREAD TITLE is this
Suvarnbhumi Airport - New Bangkok International Airport

No...you are mistaken. You can post anything in an open forum like this. I didn't say you CANNOT post. Of course you can. I don't own the forum.

If you want next time, then phrase your question properly. Eg..Limo Buses in Suvarnbhumi Airport

Okay, Okay. I promise I will follow your advice and cut and paste my first post on the title itself, regardless of the length of my post. [/QUOTE]

--Sidenote: I do realise that almost every thread you started is a question in itself. You are really a very curious person coming to find out answers everytime from samsters. Whenever I see a thread from you or reply from you, I no need to guess, 80% is a question to ask people. Am I right to say this?

You are very clever. How did you know I amassed 161 points just by asking questions. Even I find it hard to believe people give me points for asking questions. :)

I wish I have mobile numbers of WLs to offer so that I can amass more rep points so that I can throw my weight around in this forum.:p

[WorldSexGuide]

then how did u pay the airport tax? or was it already included in the air fare?

As of now, airport tax at the new airport is 500B. It will increase to 700B i think early next year. This is what i read in the newspaper.

[cyrus]

As of now, airport tax at the new airport is 500B. It will increase to 700B i think early next year. This is what i read in the newspaper.

dun think its included in the airfare. So pay for the tax as usual at airport.

[siamcutey]

You are very clever. How did you know I amassed 161 points just by asking questions. Even I find it hard to believe people give me points for asking questions. :)

I wish I have mobile numbers of WLs to offer so that I can amass more rep points so that I can throw my weight around in this forum.

Many people give you points because you got rep power 5 and can up them 5 pts in return. That is the same reason why people added my points in the hope of me returning 5 pts back to them.

It's the truth nothing to be shy of.

Do u seriously think you can throw your weight around in this forum because of rept points? U try telling that to Sam and he will probably give you 800-1000 points or so and you see whether u can throw ur weight around. The only person who can throw his weight around in SBF is Sammyboy :D

SC

[rocketscientist]

SC, this Peter North is the same samster who last time ask the bros to pay 10,000 baht to take part in orgy party in MP. Says he booked whole MP, end up no news, I wonder if he refunded all the money to the bros or not.

Peter North, high rep points dun mean shit. TeeVee is a good example. Enough said

[The_Unrepentant]

Many people give you points because you got rep power 5 and can up them 5 pts in return. That is the same reason why people added my points in the hope of me returning 5 pts back to them.


No wonder nobody wan to up me but a lot ppl zap me.:D

[KatoeyLover69]

You are very clever. How did you know I amassed 161 points just by asking questions. Even I find it hard to believe people give me points for asking questions.

I wish I have mobile numbers of WLs to offer so that I can amass more rep points so that I can throw my weight around in this forum.



Do u seriously think you can throw your weight around in this forum because of rept points? U try telling that to Sam and he will probably give you 800-1000 points or so and you see whether u can throw ur weight around. The only person who can throw his weight around in SBF is Sammyboy



SC, this Peter North is the same samster who last time ask the bros to pay 10,000 baht to take part in orgy party in MP. Says he booked whole MP, end up no news, I wonder if he refunded all the money to the bros or not.
Peter North, high rep points dun mean shit. TeeVee is a good example. Enough said


WARNING !!!

Bros,

Better be very, very careful of people who wants to accumulate points " to throw their weight around" !!! :mad:

[siamcutey]

No wonder nobody wan to up me but a lot ppl zap me.:D

Nabeiz, simi nobody up you. then how about me adding you before? Or you meant to say your 37 points all come from your clonies ah. :D

hehehe
SC

[adboy_6]

Hi
Just took a flight out of the airport yesterday, the first day of operation. Of course, there are hiccup. For example, we were told to go to gate F4 upon check-in. When we reach F4 with 45 minutes to take-off, we were told that the gates had changed. Check the board and then saw that it is relocated to C1a. With 15 minutes to go (as we have to board 30 minutes prior) Thus we rush there.

Sorry, for those who do not know the layout, the gates are spread from A to F along the entire length, which is about 2 KM long. The centre is catered for restaurant and stuff, which means that gates A-C is on one side and D to F is on another side. So imagine rushing from F to C, with the obstacles of people, trolleys, stalls, etc along the way, it could have been the 2.4 KM obstacle course.

Upon reaching the gate, no staff were on location yet. We also notice groups of people rushing in the opposite direction, i guess that this is common happening for now.

There were also dancers, drummers on hand, and it seem that it is only for Thai airlines. Nevertheless, all of us got an information kit, and I got some details to share.

Bus Routes connect Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city:
Bus 549 connects airport to Minburi:
via Ladkrabang RD, taking a right turn to Rom Klao Rd, cutting left to Sihaburanukit Minburi Rd, taking left turn to Seri Thai Rd. End the route at Bangkapi

Bus 550 connects Airport to Happy Land via Ladhrabang Rd, On-Nut Rd, turningright to Sri Nakarin Rd, turning left to Ladprao Rd and turning right to HappyLand.

Bus 551 connect Airport to Victory Monument via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway to Srirat expressway for exit at Rama 9 toll gate to continue further along Asoke-Dindang Rd and Rachawithi Rd for the final stop at the victory monument.

Bus 552 connect Airport to On-Nut sky train station via Bangna-Bangpaking Rd, taking a right turn to Sukhumit Rd until the On-Nut sky train station.

Bus 553 connet Airport Samutprakarn Province via Ladkrabang Rd, taking a left turn to Kingkaew Rd, turning right to Bangna-Bangpakong Rd, turning left to sri Nakarin Rd, turning right to Sukhumit Rd, turning left to Sai Luad Rd until Samutpakarm.

Bus 554 connect airport to Bangkok International Airport via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway, turning right to the esatern-outer ring Rd, taking a left turn to Ramintra Rd, Changwattana Rd, turning right to Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd until reaching Bangkok International Airport.

[SmallD]

Hi


There were also dancers, drummers on hand, and it seem that it is only for Thai airlines. Nevertheless, all of us got an information kit, and I got some details to share.

Bus Routes connect Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city:
Bus 549 connects airport to Minburi:
via Ladkrabang RD, taking a right turn to Rom Klao Rd, cutting left to Sihaburanukit Minburi Rd, taking left turn to Seri Thai Rd. End the route at Bangkapi

Bus 550 connects Airport to Happy Land via Ladhrabang Rd, On-Nut Rd, turningright to Sri Nakarin Rd, turning left to Ladprao Rd and turning right to HappyLand.

Bus 551 connect Airport to Victory Monument via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway to Srirat expressway for exit at Rama 9 toll gate to continue further along Asoke-Dindang Rd and Rachawithi Rd for the final stop at the victory monument.

Bus 552 connect Airport to On-Nut sky train station via Bangna-Bangpaking Rd, taking a right turn to Sukhumit Rd until the On-Nut sky train station.

Bus 553 connet Airport Samutprakarn Province via Ladkrabang Rd, taking a left turn to Kingkaew Rd, turning right to Bangna-Bangpakong Rd, turning left to sri Nakarin Rd, turning right to Sukhumit Rd, turning left to Sai Luad Rd until Samutpakarm.

Bus 554 connect airport to Bangkok International Airport via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway, turning right to the esatern-outer ring Rd, taking a left turn to Ramintra Rd, Changwattana Rd, turning right to Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd until reaching Bangkok International Airport.


Thank bro for sharing the information

[Bushnell 1918cb]

[QUOTE=waslee]I just came back from the new airport today. Just to let some bros who are worried about the new airport, here's the situation I discovered:

Firstly, the it is actually not that far from the city area. If you take the route to Bangna towards Chon Buri, should be able to reach within 30 min from Ratchada area (provided no jam). Fare is less than 200 bht. If live in Sukhumvit, should be even cheaper.

Hi bro,

Thanks for the information as I am staying at Ratchada area for my oct's trip. Btw, the airport tax will increase from 5ooBath to 700Bath with effect on Feb 2007 as I read from Spore chinese news paper. Cheers.

[sstand]

Bro adboy and Bushnell, thanks for sharing. Read from the airport site that that no taxi allowed to stop at the new airport Arrival Hall and travellers have to take the free shuttle bus to the bus station to catch a cab. Did u take a cab from the airport bus station or did u go to level 4 - Departure to board the taxi as passenger gets off? Can confirm. Thanks.

[phantomtiger2]

dun think its included in the airfare. So pay for the tax as usual at airport.


You pay tax separately for now, but starting in Feb 1, 2007, the airport tax will be included in your plane ticket--based on reports.

[yinyang]

adboy_6,
Good first hand (and useful) info, we appreciate it :)

sstand,
Earlier on, I was also concerned of not being able to hop on taxi directly on arrival but via shuttle to some silly transport centre. So dumb, imagine lugging bags and all. Did think of jumping on at departure, like I always do even at D Muang, no Q and no need to pay airport surcharge.

But just read somewhere (probably KTL's KNN news on Thailand thread) that taxi can now pick up directly from arrivals. But saw some map, it's on outer lane (hope not mean we have to dash across!).:D

[adboy_6]

Hi

I took a cab to the city, was staying near sukhumit/asoke junction and took me about 30 minutes to reach airport. There was hardly any jam,mainly because I went @ about 4 AM. Along the way, was still able to see convey of truck and lorries ,etc, and staircase (those that you use to crimb onto the budget planes. It was a sight, really,

The tax is still 500B for now. and shops are open, though not all.

[sstand]

Thanks Yinyang, phew that's good news. The only thing now is to make sure we cross / dash safely if there is really taxi available at arrival hall to make we don;t kena bang down before we can bang any gals.... ha ha

Adboy, u mention some bus service going to different location, so we will actually have to take the free airport shuttle to the bus station located near the airport, correct?

I'll be there from 3 to 11 Oct if any bro want to meet up. Cheerio!

[naemlo]

I'll be there from 3 to 11 Oct if any bro want to meet up. Cheerio!


Hmmm u forget abt me boh?? I will be there 7th to 12th Oct. :D

[sstand]

Forget u Bro Jxxxx Naemlo, of course not. I still keeping the video I took of u at World Trade ha ha ha. Was fun man. And also thereafter we continue part 2 at Nana. Where got forget. Still got my thai no? We go intramara u give me a call when u land ok.

[naemlo]

Still got my thai no? We go intramara u give me a call when u land ok.


Wow now your Thai good good?? Can go there sian intramara gers?? :D

[homeaffair]

Hi All,
Just back from BKK.... I must say the new airport is damn big has a very nice structure. Boosting world tallest control tower. However it is very difficult to find a place to sit down and eat unlike don muang. Need to pass thru the immigration checkpoint before you see many eateries.

The only food court is found in the basement, on the arrival hall there are a row of shops selling pasteries and finger food.

Those staying near Ramkamhaeng... it is very near to the airport ...shld cost less than 180 baht.Airport tax remains at 500baht.
Overall Changi is still better.

[nyquist]

Anyone knows where is the staff canteen located?

Previously, in the old airport, someone brought me there and I find its 50% cheaper as compared as the other outlets......

Shocking.....

[homeaffair]

Anyone knows where is the staff canteen located?

Previously, in the old airport, someone brought me there and I find its 50% cheaper as compared as the other outlets......

Shocking.....


The only food court i mentioned is cheap enuff....chix rice at 30baht
noodle from 25 baht onwards

[naj57]

will be in bkk again next month.

The new airport seems to be further away from the city central than Don Muang. Anyone knows how long and how much it would roughly take by cab to Ratchada?

[Sohni]

will be in bkk again next month.

The new airport seems to be further away from the city central than Don Muang. Anyone knows how long and how much it would roughly take by cab to Ratchada?

Approximately 45 minutes and cost 200B+ if there're no traffic jams along the way. Avoid evening flights into Bangkok and you should be fine. :)

[naj57]

Approximately 45 minutes and cost 200B+ if there're no traffic jams along the way. Avoid evening flights into Bangkok and you should be fine. :)

Thanks Sohni, so sorry haven't been able to meet up with you. You in sg now?

If i get into Suvarnbhumi about 11pm, how's the traffic?

[Sohni]

Thanks Sohni, so sorry haven't been able to meet up with you. You in sg now?

If i get into Suvarnbhumi about 11pm, how's the traffic?

Traffic should be smooth lah.

[siamcutey]

Approximately 45 minutes and cost 200B+ if there're no traffic jams along the way. Avoid evening flights into Bangkok and you should be fine. :)

Cbz, so fuck far. 200+B also. :mad:

SC

[Sohni]

Cbz, so fuck far. 200+B also. :mad:

SC

Take bus also 35B liao. You say far or not? Samut Prakan lehhh. :D

[naj57]

Cbz, so fuck far. 200+B also. :mad:

SC

er, ok lor. Thought will be more. Last time i took cab to Ratchada from Don Muang it cost me 180B on metered charge, so reasonable lah. :D

[naj57]

Traffic should be smooth lah.

orh, paiseh, stupid question :(

[cheongster6969]

Going to be there from 9th to 13th.... :)

[yinyang]

Going to be there from 9th to 13th.... :)
So fast... again??

You shd post your Intramurra FR instead... nothing ever happens at airport leh. Kena LOS kongtao liao:p

[Nismo_boy]

Iwill be going to bangkok soon. Can anyone tell me roughly how long is the journey from the new airport to hotel in MBK area or Nana area ? Can also let me know how much is the estimate fare by Taxi? Can we get a taxi at the arrival hall ? Thanks in advance.

[cheongster6969]

It is about 40 mins and would cost about 300 baht if you're not stuck in any jam.

[Nokia6600]

carefull with the touts, they like leeches trying to suck your money dry. Asking me to pay 1400bath for a trip from airport to Palazzo hotel. Show my middle finger to her. There is a taxi counter outside the arrival hall, just take the taxi there which follow meter. Cost me around 300bath from airport to Palazzo hotel.

[Nismo_boy]

some taxi at the taxi counter also dont follow meter. This was last year at the old airport. I reach late about 9pm at bangkok and went to the counter. Thought it was standard so hop up but they never on the meter. He was asking for 400 baht to mandrain hotel . Initially Im not paying him that but due to my late arrival and dont want to end up wasting the 1st nite of action so tell him ok. In this case he will take the shortest route if not if you go by meter then he can still bring you merry go round as u dont know the road well.