How to Catch a Taxi From Bangkok Airport

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Passengers arriving at Bangkok international airport (Suvarnabhumi) enter the arrivals hall on Level 2 which is where the public taxi rank was formerly located. However, the public taxi rank has now been moved down a level so if you want to catch a public taxi (known as a taxi-meter) you will now … [Read more...]

Clampdown on Illegal Touts at Bangkok Airport

Officials in Thailand have announced that there will be a crackdown on the illegal taxi and tour touts operating at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport. The crackdown is said to be in response to the increasing number of complaints from foreign tourists who get hassled on arrival at Bangkok … [Read more...]

Bangkok Airport Stop-Over

Bangkok international airport is a key transit point for travellers en route to other destinations and some passengers find themselves stuck with hours to wait for onward connections. For those passengers with a lengthy stop-over at Suvarnabhumi there are a few suggestions below to get you out of … [Read more...]

Hotels Near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)

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I often get asked to recommend hotels near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi). The answer I usually give is that people shouldn't rule out staying in other areas of Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit, which can usually be reached in less than an hour from the airport. However, I'm also well aware … [Read more...]

How to Get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya

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Depending on your time of arrival and how much you want to spend, there are a number of options for getting from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport to Pattaya. A comfortable air-conditioned bus will get you straight from the airport to Pattaya for as little as 106 Baht whilst a public taxi will cost … [Read more...]

Bangkok Airport Guide

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Bangkok’s international airport (code = BKK) is known as Suvarnabhumi (pronounced Su-wan-na-poom) and is located to the east of Thailand’s capital city. The airport opened in 2006 and the terminal building hosts international and domestic flights. Suvarnabhumi replaced Bangkok's Don Muang … [Read more...]

Bangkok Airport’s Best Kept Secret

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There are plenty of places to eat and drink at Suvarnabhumi airport. From Starbucks to sushi, Suvarnabhumi has it covered so you won't go hungry as you wait for your plane. But few people (apart from locals and airport staff) seem to know about the fantastic little restaurant called Nad Jour … [Read more...]