1. Public Taxi-Meter Stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level) Near Exit 4 & 5 and recognize the sign “Public Taxi”
How the Taxi Service Operates The taxi service at Bangkok Airport has improved recently with more desks being added which seems to have resulted in shorter queues. You line up and tell the dispatcher your destination who will then advise the driver
A ticket will be filled out and a copy will be given to you. This will detail the driver’s operating license number and also has telephone numbers and addresses to contact should you have a problem or complaint so make sure you retain the ticket. The ticket also clearly explains in Thai and English how your fare will be calculated
How Much will be Charged: For destinations in Bangkok you will be charged on the meter rate which is in itself regulated by the Department of Land Transport. Note that the flag-fall charge is 35 Baht which will be displayed on the meter when you start the journey. If you travel via the express-way you will have to pay the tolls. As an example, a trip from the airport to Silom, Sukhumvit or the Riverside area will typically involve two tolls; one at 25 Baht and one at 45 Baht. The meter trip for this journey would be approximately 240 to 280 Baht. On top of the meter charge of 240 to 280 Baht you will also need to pay the fixed airport surcharge of 50 Baht. Therefore, for this trip you can expect to pay as below:
Meter Charge = 280 Baht (Approximately) Express-way = 70 Baht Airport Pick up Surcharge = 50 Baht Total = 400 Baht
2. Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (Airport Link) or SARL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi_Airport_Link The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (AirportLink) or SARL provides as an airport rail link from Suvarnabhumi Airport, via Makkasan (City Air Terminal,to Phaya Thai Station in Central Bangkok). Price is 150 Baht per person 3. Airport Express provides air-conditioned bus service between Suvarnabhumi Airport and first-class Bangkok hotels. Airport Express operates 4 bus routes to downtown. The cost is 150 baht for entire route. Airport Express service operates from 0500AM to midnight. Please contact Airport Express Counter Level 1, near Entrance 8.There is also a stop outside the 1st floor exit for airport express buses which operate hourly on four routes, each taking about 60 to 90 minutes
4. Limousine Private one way transfer to your hotel is about 1,000 - 1,600 Baht
Multi Colored Taxi Meter
Public Taxi at Airport
Airport Taxi Ticket
Getting Around Bangkok:
1. The elevated BTS system or Skytrain
2. The underground MRT subway * All MRT stations are equipped with platform-screen-doors, which does not apply to any BTS station. 3. The Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (Airport Link) from Suvarnabhumi Airport, via Makkasan (City Air Terminal,to Phaya Thai Station in central Bangkok 4. Chaophraya Express Boat provides a fast transport service on the Chao Phraya River and transfer to the BTS system is only possible at Saphan Taksin station. 5. Taxi-Meter Maybe the easiest and most comfortable way to get around, if not always the quickest, is by the aircon taxi. These come in quite a few different colours though the green-yellow and red-blue ones are the most common. Bangkok has thousands of taxis, and finding one at any time is never a problem. The occasional exception to this is during a monsoon season downpour.It still reasonable fare start from 35 baht. Just some of them understand English 6. Tuk-Tuk Just of FUN & EXPERIENCE Doing a similar to the taxi is Thailand's ubiquitous Tuk-Tuk. So named because of the sound of their engine, these are motorized rickshaws and are popular amongst tourists for their novelty value. They are occasionally faster than taxis in heavy traffic as weaving in and out is easier, but generally about the same or slower. It's essential to bargain the price with Tuk-Tuk before getting in. If you only ask after the ride, it's likely to end in a request for an ridiculous fare which can obviously lead to an unpleasant situation. A subtle point to remember when in one is not to rest your feet on the rail near the drivers head, as doing so is extremely disrespectful towards the driver
A prepaid Thailand SIM card with an international cell phone is the most convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while in Thailand. All incoming calls while in Thailand are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a cellular phone in Thailand like you do at home. Your Thailand SIM card and cell phone service is prepaid so here is no need for a contract
Dress Code for The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple:
The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred temple, Thus the following Dress - Code (applicable to both ladies and gentlemen) will be strictly enforced:
These are recommended: 1. Recommend wearing shoes, which are comfortable for walking and are easy to be worn and taken off. -You need to take your shoes off before entering into some buildings BUT you don't need to take your socks off. 2. Recommend to make a copy of your passport & carry with you 3. Take your hat off & fold your umbrella before entering the building 4. Carry your sunglasses, sunscreen lotion and medical
Dress Code: These are allowed: 1. T-shirts are allowed 2. Long trousers, Pants, Jeans are allowed 3. Sandals are allowed 4. Long skirts lower than your knees are allowed
Dress Code: These are not allowed: 1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, as well as tights cannot be worn as outer garments 2. It is not just only the knee-leveled ones. Quarter length trousers cannot be worn 3. Tight fitting trousers are not allowed 4. No hole in any part of jeans, skirts, pants and trousers should be seen. 5. See-through shirts and blouses cannot be worn 6. Sleeveless shirts or vests cannot be worn 7. All shirtsleeves, whether long or short, cannot be rolled up 8. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, windcheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers cannot be worn 9. No Shawls or Wraps for the upper body
Warning... Warning...Warning...
Warning...Scammers in front of the Royal Grand Palace & the Royal Temple
Many of scammers are well dressed as an officer
Lie to tourists that the Royal Grand Palace & the Royal Temple (Wat Phra Kaew) is closed for a special ceremony, Please check at the Main Gate
Stop & Point you to the wrong entrance and for sure you will meet another scammer
They will open your map & suggest you are going to see the Big Buddha and the Lucky Buddha and nearby tuk tuk driver is in on the scam and says he will take the tourists there for only 20 baht
Recommended: Foreigner Tourists Enter for the foreigner tourist at the Main Gate Only (Main Entrance). It is located opposite Au Bon Pain café. The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple opens daily from 08:30AM – 15:30PM (Last Ticket). Check at the Main Gate (Main Entrance) and more information, Please check at this link. http://www.palaces.thai.net/calendar/2010/english_2010.htm Please dress up properly You also can borrow cloths at the Main Gate, before the check point on your right. Can you imagine that how many people borrow them, Recommend dress up properly and carry your cloths to change if you prefer
Warning...Peeling Fruits Street Vendor Because the Ice is not clean enough for you Recommended: If something is wrong, please note that we have a 5 stars hospital in Thailand
Warning… Littering In the heart of Bangkok, the Main Tourist Sites and Shopping AreasIf you litter on the ground, sometime a city law enforcement officers who have to keep the city tidy & clean (Mostly the foreigner tourists think that they are a police officers) come to you and they will fine you 2,000 baht for littering. It can be a scammer who is always looking to cheat the foreigner tourists as well. Recommended: Don’t litter on the ground
Don't let they ruin your holiday & Have a wonderful trip in Thailand
