Taxi's in Bangkok from the Airport and other Bangkok, Thailand Transportation Tips

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: When arriving at the airport, there were 4 of us - we all came in on separate days, and therefore found our own various ways to the hotel from the airport. We ALL paid something different for that very same ride. 250 BT to 800 BT. Basically we found: Make sure you exit the airport completely, go to the official Airport Taxi stand, get into a Metered Taxi and make sure they run the meter. They'll want to talk you into a flat fee (400 to 800 BT) but the ride should only be about 250 BT if they run the meter. Say "no" to the flat fee and tell them to run the meter and take the express toll way. You pay the toll (usually added to the total but sometimes needed at the toll booth) about 20 BHT per expressway (which can be 2 = 40 BHT total). The service cars and taxi's offered inside the airport by the folks in nice suits were the most expensive (800 BHT.) And I must admit after that long flight very tempting, but it is really only a few more steps to the Official Taxi Stand.

In all actuality it is about a 15-20 min ride into Bangkok and per current exchange rates 400 BHT is only like $10 USD... so it is not all that painful or extreme for a 20 min taxi ride. However, it is nice not to be part of the tourist scam. Also the taxi que lines can be long depending on what time you arrive. If you don't want to wait, go upstairs to arrivals and find a taxi dropping someone off.

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'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: Getting TO/AROUND: Air Asia has the best rates I have found in and around SE Asia and Thailand.

I usually fly last minute and 1-way (cause who knows where i'll want to go next) And have always gotten a great price with Air Asia.

Recently, I even booked the same day and got 1-way fare Phuket to BKK for $23 USD. the other low cost airlines are competitively priced as well, but, for me, Air Asia has larger routes (more cities serviced). I usually book online and they do offer better prices with advanced purchase. However, if and when you book the same day as travel or within 24 hours, you cannot do it online and must reserve a ticket on the phone and then pay for it at the ticket counter at the airport before check-in (2 separate counters at BKK and SIN)

The planes are well kept and free seating (like SouthWest in the states). Other great low-cost airlines: Nok Air, Bangkok Air, Tiger Air and JetStar Air ( Phuket or Bkk to Singapore), One Two Go by Orient Thai Air. .... all are great low cost carriers in and around Thailand.

www.airasia.com
www.fly12go.com
www.tigerairways.com
www.nokair.com
www.bangkokair.com

1 thing to watch out for - all the Asia carriers (Thai Air included) have a 15 kg luggage limitation and charge 30-60 BHT per kg over. So your luggage could be more expensive then your person. If you are returning to an area and do not need all your baggage check with your hotel or storage at the airport for leaving it behind. Luggage Storage at BKK is 90 BHT per day (can add up fast) and is located in the International Terminal.

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Website: www.airasia.com