If no one has posted bout it yet. The airport train is up and running now. Currently it only costs like 15 baht (Rm1.50) and it stops at BTS stations. Pretty good for those on a budget or accomodations near a BTS station.

Okay . Check the airporttrain schedule.

http://www.bangkokairporttrain.com/time-table-route.html

The train stops to join the Skytrain ( At Phaya Thai Stop ) and the MRT ( Phetchaburi station for MRT (subway) Blue line ). Note that only Express Train stop at Makassar ( interchange to MRT - Phetchaburi Station)

This is much clearer . see

http://bangkok.sawadee.com/airport/airport_link.htm

Happy Journey.

This post has been edited by sunshine-kc: Oct 6 2010, 03:21 AM

Hi All, I'm flying to Bangkok tomorrow from Changi Airport. So excited rite now..

Umm...tot I have posted that while I was in Bkk 2 weeks ago. Anyway the city line seat is pretty small. Anyway, here's how it looks like. Not the same like our KLIA Ekspress which has comfortable seat



Well, if you are staying somewhere near the MRT you connect to the Makkasan station via Petchaburi station. U have to walk a bit - less than 1km. And Phayathai will connect to the BTS.MAkassan is a huge station. And they plan this station like KL Sentral and even bigger which allows you to check in your luggage to the respective airline in future. It is not fully in operation at the moment

If the train fare from airport to city center really cost only RM1.50, the airport train sure go bust within a year. RM15 more like it.

Is promo only. It will be up may be by next year.They are currently encouraging ppl to use it.

The free ride promo already over in august. there isn't any promotion now. RM1.50 is the minimum fare for Citi line. The Express line is RM15.

Hi,
Need advices from the thread as my family(6 adults) are planning for a holiday in BKK for the first time from Christmas till New Yr (about 7-10days).

1. Should I get a tour package or manage on our own? - Shopping malls and Chatuchak are our priority.
2. Any other hotel recommendations? - Just in case PR Place is fully booked.
3. Any recommendations on family-oriented places to celebrate Xmas and New Year in BKK? - Can't hit pubs or clubs coz of grandparents.

Thanks a lot =)

Just back from BKK, yeap its only rm1.50
the best part is the ratchaprarop station is only 150meters away from Baiyoke Sky/Boutique

price is true but additional mixer or ice will cost around 80-100 baht.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 11:41 am1. You can start planning your own. It's easy to plan for BKK trip. If you think it's difficult, then go for tour.

2. which area you wish to stay and what's ur budget. for shopping purpose, i would recommend Pratunam area which is nearby to Platinum. I'd stayed in Budacco Hotel before. Nice and cozy. per nite is about 1500 baht for oriental room for 2 pax inclusive of breakfast. for upper market, you can try Centara which is smack right in Central World. It cost more but you'll pay for the price. Check some website for hotels. there's lots of hotel in bkk which is affordable. the price is much much cheaper compare to KL hotel. you better book hotel early as dec is peak season in BKK.

3. hmm, i guess u can't hit to pub or club or even some adult entertainment area. best place is to visit night bazaar and then go back hotel for a rest. for youngster, can try hit to club such as CM2, bossy, or climax and some other club.

This post has been edited by jason_chee: Oct 12 2010, 11:41 AM

any recommended tailor shop at bangkok?

Hi hi...just back from BKK (4D3N)...had a nice trip but tiring

I stayed in Imm Fusion Sukhumvit, where is walking distance (around 2-3 min walk) to On Nut BTS station (last station) and is near to Tesco Lotus supermarket. The hotel is clean and the staffs are friendly, it is worth for the price. I paid RM300 for 3 nights so is RM100/night and breakfast included. Breakfast so so only la..but with that kind of price, cant expect much la...hehe...

I went to Platinum Fashion mall, chatuchak weekend market and Ancient City and i feel i dont have enough time for shopping. I wan go back there for shopping again!!!

i would want to go Bankok somewhere end of this year...let's say if we would to drive there and having a 3 days 2 night trip...roughly how much is lodging and food? I plan to go for t-shirt and pants shopping, any idea whr's the best?

For T-shirt - i will suggest Chatuchak weekend market

From Bangkok with chang beer with love. Went to cha tu chak, paragon, central world and platinum in one day, anyone in bkk now?

Chatuchak ---- is it open on from monday to friday???

Edited: It's open on weekdays as well but not applicable to all stalls though. I was once told by the locals that it's only open on weekends as the name says "Chatuchak Weekend Market".

WED-THU (Plants & Flowers) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.
FRI (Wholesale day) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.
SAT-SUN (Miscellaneous) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.

For more info: http://www.chatuchak.org/

This post has been edited by Argiope: Oct 18 2010, 12:26 AM

my god.. i bought my ticket on tuesday to friday... is it a big lose witout a visit to chatuchak nite market??

It's more like a morning market. Just got to know that it's open on weekdays as well but not applicable to all stalls though. I was once told by the locals that it's only open on weekends as the name says "Chatuchak Weekend Market".

WED-THU (Plants & Flowers) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.
FRI (Wholesale day) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.
SAT-SUN (Miscellaneous) 6.00 am - 6.00 pm.

I think it's up to individuals to determine whether it's a loss or not but for me personally, i would still visit Chatuchak again on my next Bangkok trip.. on a weekend, of course. For more info: http://www.chatuchak.org/

This post has been edited by Argiope: Oct 19 2010, 12:16 PM

Hi All,

Does anyone here know any agent or travel agency offer Homestay program?
Any useful feedback are much appreciated.
Thanks heaps!