There are two immigration processing areas for arrivals. If the line at the first immigration area you come to is long you can keep walking to the second one. Once you clear immigration you may need to walk a bit to your baggage carousal, but it is still often quicker than waiting in the long line.
Great video. I’ve been to Thailand 21x from the USA. ALL helpful tips. I’ve learned “my lesson” a couple of times already. But won’t make those mistakes again
If you are looking for a taxi to Pattaya,proceed upstairs to departures and wait for a drop off there,many taxis dropping off passengers from Pattaya and so they will take a cheaper price immediately,1000 but the very most including motorway fees !!
Arrived this week, changed money on the base floor, very good rates there! The food court was new for me, most times use the airport link😊instead of taxi. Love ❤️ this airport, easy, clean, well organised AND it’s in Bangkok 😘😘stay safe 🙏🇹🇭
I would recommend to use the MRT instead of the taxi, just as easy and cheap. The only donwside is that you might need to walk from your MRT stop (together with all that luggage) to your destination and Bangkok does not have that many paved roads unfortunately. It's probably still cheaper to use this method though.
I totally agree. Why pay a taxi driver 500-600 THB, when I take the train to Phaya Thai for 70THB? Then It’s only another 60THB to travel down the Sukhumvit line up to Nana.
Thanks for the video. It will help my daughter who is traveling for the first time and will be arriving in Bangkok in 48 hrs time It is really helpful and will make everything much easier for her for her
Keep the ticket for the taxi (don’t give to the taxi driver or take the photo of the ticket). If you have the problem with the taxi driver or left something in the taxi , they can check from the ticket.
Do you need your passport for 711 ? Do they help you install it ? Airport is simple done in 3 minutes but if 711 does the same support. Im down for 711!
I remember being there the day it opened. What a disaster. It was like they brought it forward unexpectedly. My plane was due to fly into the old airport. Things were still being welded, an escalator stopped unexpectedly and people rolled down like 10 pins. They mixed up everyone's luggage so it was coming down the wrong lanes. The solution was to pull it all off and make a pyramid out of it! Good times great trip.
Indeed. Bkk is so well done, you cant believe it. 2 min to get sim, so many money change counters. Luggage storage, taxi arrangements, transport options.... food courts, even 7-11 at the airport !.... Thank you Thai Govt. I cant stop going to Thailand. If they can mandate hotels to sell water and some food(may be even vending machines), it helps if you checked in odd hours.
Arsen, thanks for the tips, especially the Magic Spoon street food area. I have never been in it as I have airline lounge privileges, but it's still very good to know for everyone.
It's not street food, but a food court like the ones you find at most shopping malls. And it was originally ment for the employees at the airport. That's why the food are cheap there.
Wow thanks sir so much your videos really very helping and informative. I m coming 9 may but will arrive 10 may at Bangkok airport thn one hour stay at Bangkok airport and thn domestic flight for Chiang Mai I am little bit afraid bcoz in one hour how I will find my right gate at airport
@@igshaanabdullah1717 You’re right, but it’s not from every store it’s usually from large department stores or high end Jewellry shops. There might be a minimum spend threshold to be entitled to a VAT refund. Ask before purchasing if you an get a VAT refund at the airport.
It's a great video! Thank you for all the informations...!! I had a question. Could you please tell me about using the airport WiFi? For how long can I use it? If I connect from different mail ids, then can I use it for multiple times?
Technically no, but they will probably drive 10 miles out of the way to avoid the toll roads. If youre in Bangkok you are guaranteed to get stuck in traffic & this will all be going on your meter.
Toll charges are excluded paid by passenger. If taxi driver don't ask, he'll add above the metered charges at end of journey. It's usually 2 toll stations- first 50 baht plus 20 baht second, depending which highway driver takes. Best way is always prepare the exact small toll amount and pass to driver to pay once you pass the stations. This way, your final metered fare is same as shown.
Would you recommend leaving the airport if I have a 1-6am layover? There won't be anything open in the lower levels of the airport, and the metro rail doesn't run then either, so I'm wondering if it's worth it to grab a few hours sleep in those little 'sleep boxes' next to the money changers by the metro entrance...?
Your videos are so informative! Are there busses to Ayutthaya directly from Airport? If not how to reach the Bang Sue Grand railway station from the BKK airport? On this note, can you make videos on how to reach nearby attractions like Ayutthaya, Pataya, Ratchaburi by local transport from Bangkok?
Can you give me a better airline to use then airasia all I got was problems with them when I tryed to get on my flight from phuket to Bangkok and coming back over to patong next march and looking to come back to Bangkok for a few days and really thinking of using the bus up
I went to the money change place and they refused to give me baht from my Credit card and told to withdraw from atm next to it. Terrrible rate so they nowadays also scam on there. Taxi driver didn't want to turn the meter on and demanded 1000 baht for 1 hour drive but I didn't have choice to get out since I had to be in my hotel in 1 hour.
Hello, thanks for all your very informative videos, especially the ones on traveling from the airport to Bangkok. We arrive in Bangkok on Friday and stay until Wednesday, when we go to Cha Am. Do you know where to travel from the Sukhumvit area to Cha Am by large bus/luxury bus? Sincerely, B & NH from Denmark
If ill buy sim card at the airport can i make contact to thailand services (ex: car rental) immediately? Im communicating with them using my sim card in my country
Hello Arsen, Is "Grab" legal in Thailand ? I heard if you have a problem with a Grab/ride the police will not help you. Is it true ? Thank you again Arsen.
I negotiated my price with the taxi it should not be more than $500 baht FYI depending on your destination my hotel offered shuttle but they wanted 1500 baht for that way too much
$500 or Baht ? That’s confusing having the dollar sign in front of the 500, and then mentioning Baht after it.... either way, I only take the airport rail link to Phaya Thai for about 70THB , then take the Sukhumvit line for another 60 Baht., and I’m at my hotel room 1hr later from the time I boarded the train at the airport.
@@adovlasnovic5738 Thx. I know traditionally tipping isn't a custom in Thailand but with so many Western travelers I'm sure it become more common over the years
Hey Arsen nice Video!!! One question about taking a Taxi from the Airport. Who will pay the Toll Charges and approximately how much are the Toll Charges?
You pay if you use the taxi on the queue ( not expensive 30, 40 (but depends on how many Tollway you will pass ) but you don’t have to pay if you use the limousine taxi.
Hi, we are planning to visit Bangkok in December and our hotel is in Makkasan. ( Mercure ) .Is it a good location to stay and is it a good location where we can access public transport, taxis, supermarkets etc. Thanks for posting useful and informative videos
from all the videos I've seen from Bangkok airport and all the airports I've traveled from around the world, it seems that Bangkok airport is the most modern I've seen,
That airport is huge but I managed to find my way. -I suggest you arrive 3 hours before your flight. -Lines through security and immigration can take a while. Also, lines to certify your receipts and another line to refund your certified receipt. -Another, take the rail if you want to avoid traffic or inflated taxi fares. -I have At&t and it won't allow a sim card.
I think leaving your Hotel 3-3.5 hours before your flight departs, as it’s about a 60 min taxi ride in the BKK afternoon traffic. It’s about a 40min taxi ride from central BKK if you’re leaving really early in the morning.
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There are two immigration processing areas for arrivals. If the line at the first immigration area you come to is long you can keep walking to the second one. Once you clear immigration you may need to walk a bit to your baggage carousal, but it is still often quicker than waiting in the long line.
Another great video Arsem. Thank you again !
Thanks for the video. I’m going to Bangkok soon! This was so helpful!!
Welcome
Great video. I’ve been to Thailand 21x from the USA. ALL helpful tips. I’ve learned “my lesson” a couple of times already. But won’t make those mistakes again
If you are looking for a taxi to Pattaya,proceed upstairs to departures and wait for a drop off there,many taxis dropping off passengers from Pattaya and so they will take a cheaper price immediately,1000 but the very most including motorway fees !!
That was very helpful. Thank you so much.
Arrived this week, changed money on the base floor, very good rates there! The food court was new for me, most times use the airport link😊instead of taxi. Love ❤️ this airport, easy, clean, well organised AND it’s in Bangkok 😘😘stay safe 🙏🇹🇭
I would recommend to use the MRT instead of the taxi, just as easy and cheap. The only donwside is that you might need to walk from your MRT stop (together with all that luggage) to your destination and Bangkok does not have that many paved roads unfortunately. It's probably still cheaper to use this method though.
I totally agree. Why pay a taxi driver 500-600 THB, when I take the train to Phaya Thai for 70THB? Then It’s only another 60THB to travel down the Sukhumvit line up to Nana.
Hello and thanks for a useful channel. I will finally return to Thailand (after five years) in June. I'm really looking forward to it.
Welcome
Merci pour cette sympathique vidéo info !!!
Thank you for ur tips, I watched ur old video and actually thanks to you we had really good exchange rate at BKK 🤘
Waoo.. Arsen..very.. important.. points.. taking..notes..again..mate.. thanks..!!!😊😊
Very informative video, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your informative vlog 👍 🎉
Thank you, that very useful.
Thanks for the video. It will help my daughter who is traveling for the first time and will be arriving in Bangkok in 48 hrs time It is really helpful and will make everything much easier for her for her
Welcome my pleasure to help
Was just in thailand and landed in surv airport. You can get a grab at the airport it was like $20 to sukhumvit
amazing info i always use bell travel
Great video! Easy to understand , right to the point!
thanks a lot
Welcome
Keep the ticket for the taxi (don’t give to the taxi driver or take the photo of the ticket). If you have the problem with the taxi driver or left something in the taxi , they can check from the ticket.
Thanks pal. Knew how to get to taxi at airport when I arrived. Cheers!
Welcome my pleasure
Good work !
2nd tips for less expensive SIM card is also to buy it at any 7 eleven out side the air port :)
Do you need your passport for 711 ? Do they help you install it ?
Airport is simple done in 3 minutes but if 711 does the same support. Im down for 711!
This video come just in time, my flight to bangkok in another 8hours.
How is it going so far?
Enjoy… I will have to wait until end of october
Good info thanks
Good info thanks❤️❤️❤️
Thanks mate
Happy to help
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I just brought a 30 day AIS for 999 baht really good data for internet usage
That food place has had a refit over recent months , it’s now quite busy as more people are aware of it , prices & good very good 😊
Important add-on for the Taxi. Always take the highway, and be prepared to give the driver the tolls fee money when he asks for it. It's not a scam.
Good
What is yellow paper? And what is vat?
I remember being there the day it opened. What a disaster. It was like they brought it forward unexpectedly. My plane was due to fly into the old airport. Things were still being welded, an escalator stopped unexpectedly and people rolled down like 10 pins. They mixed up everyone's luggage so it was coming down the wrong lanes. The solution was to pull it all off and make a pyramid out of it! Good times great trip.
A pyramid!?... Brilliant...
Soo cool❤
Thanks for sharing. Good review 👍
Thanks for watching!
Indeed. Bkk is so well done, you cant believe it. 2 min to get sim, so many money change counters. Luggage storage, taxi arrangements, transport options.... food courts, even 7-11 at the airport !.... Thank you Thai Govt. I cant stop going to Thailand. If they can mandate hotels to sell water and some food(may be even vending machines), it helps if you checked in odd hours.
Hey, I'm going to be in Thailand soon. I know this is a stretch but I'd love to make some content with you while I am there. Dinner and drinks on me!!
If you're going from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang, then there is a free shuttle bus on the 2nd floor (arrivals) at door 3
Love Suvarnabhumi I am going one day this week to nosey about again 😊
Your vlogs are always helpful Arsen. I've never used the airport rail link to BKK but will be using it in July based upon your advice. Cheers bro.
Arsen, can you explain what is that VAT return, there's a sign there on the departure area?
Value added tax on your bought items😊
Are the Hua Hin buses every hour too. I am going to go there in June .. is it next to catch from the other destination places in bkk ?
Thank you. What about withdrawing money from an ATM. Does it matter which one you use in the airport?
I go this week Thank you
Have fun!
Arsen, thanks for the tips, especially the Magic Spoon street food area. I have never been in it as I have airline lounge privileges, but it's still very good to know for everyone.
Welcome
It's not street food, but a food court like the ones you find at most shopping malls. And it was originally ment for the employees at the airport. That's why the food are cheap there.
@@Oggiwara1 I go there yes 👍
Where is the best place to get a SIM card? And what brand do you recommend for a 30 day package?
Ais or true any seven eleven
I love BKK airport, especially when I arrive. 😂 (probably 30-40 times during the past 20 years or so)
For what aids
Hi i like your video.
Wow thanks sir so much your videos really very helping and informative. I m coming 9 may but will arrive 10 may at Bangkok airport thn one hour stay at Bangkok airport and thn domestic flight for Chiang Mai I am little bit afraid bcoz in one hour how I will find my right gate at airport
Great tips and nice to know you can get a bus to go further outside of Bangkok for a lot cheaper than a taxi. What does Vat stand for?
Value Added Tax... Tax paid on items purchased... So you can get a refund before departure
@@igshaanabdullah1717 Thanks for letting me know. Have a great day.
It’s what a consumption taxis called in Europe. In other parts of the world they refer to it as GST.
@@igshaanabdullah1717 You’re right, but it’s not from every store it’s usually from large department stores or high end Jewellry shops. There might be a minimum spend threshold to be entitled to a VAT refund. Ask before purchasing if you an get a VAT refund at the airport.
It's a great video! Thank you for all the informations...!!
I had a question. Could you please tell me about using the airport WiFi? For how long can I use it? If I connect from different mail ids, then can I use it for multiple times?
You can use it from one mail, and also you should put your boarding pass information
Can I take a Large Taxi to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport ?
Yes
Hi, like your video. In regards to a taxi ride, do we have to pay road user charges on top of a meter cost? Thanks
Technically no, but they will probably drive 10 miles out of the way to avoid the toll roads. If youre in Bangkok you are guaranteed to get stuck in traffic & this will all be going on your meter.
Toll charges are excluded paid by passenger. If taxi driver don't ask, he'll add above the metered charges at end of journey. It's usually 2 toll stations- first 50 baht plus 20 baht second, depending which highway driver takes. Best way is always prepare the exact small toll amount and pass to driver to pay once you pass the stations. This way, your final metered fare is same as shown.
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Would you recommend leaving the airport if I have a 1-6am layover? There won't be anything open in the lower levels of the airport, and the metro rail doesn't run then either, so I'm wondering if it's worth it to grab a few hours sleep in those little 'sleep boxes' next to the money changers by the metro entrance...?
Everything is open 24/ 7 so it's up to you 😄
Is there travel agent or open trip companies in Suvarnabhumi Airport?
How to find domestic air ticket in this airport ?
Your videos are so informative! Are there busses to Ayutthaya directly from Airport? If not how to reach the Bang Sue Grand railway station from the BKK airport? On this note, can you make videos on how to reach nearby attractions like Ayutthaya, Pataya, Ratchaburi by local transport from Bangkok?
Could anyone tell me, are services and shops open 24hr? I will be on some late flights arriving and departing.
Yes
Another great vlog Arsen. After you check-in online what is the quickest way of checking in baggage (specifically oversized)?
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Can you give me a better airline to use then airasia all I got was problems with them when I tryed to get on my flight from phuket to Bangkok and coming back over to patong next march and looking to come back to Bangkok for a few days and really thinking of using the bus up
Viet jet Airways 😊
Hi, is baby carseat available in airport taxi?
Very few taxis have baby seats. But I think some of those taxi companies on FB might provide it on request.
Isn't an atm fee still cheaper than a money exchange place?
No. ALL ATM fees are 220THB , regardless of how much you withdraw.
Usually what is the cost of large taxi from the airport to pratunam ?
Maximum should not be more than 500 to 600 Baht
what time is the first trip of airport link?
Can someone explain to me the VAT Refund part? I’m confused
Value added tax
Does the the exchange money rate in the base floor same as outside money exchanges?
Hi
I need to gp Hua Hin from airport, is it safe to order BOLT? And any recommendation for private transport service and price? Thanks
Yes
@@LiveLoveThailand Do i tale BOLT from arrival gate?
Take the bus 🚌
Thanks for the video. Can you pay at a machine with credit/debit card to buy a token? Thanks in advance
You can pay at the vendor kiosk
I went to the money change place and they refused to give me baht from my Credit card and told to withdraw from atm next to it. Terrrible rate so they nowadays also scam on there. Taxi driver didn't want to turn the meter on and demanded 1000 baht for 1 hour drive but I didn't have choice to get out since I had to be in my hotel in 1 hour.
Does the Pattaya-Hua Hin bus ticket stand take anything besides baht or do I have to go change money first?
Only baht
suvarnabhumi (suvarna boom) airport
Hello, thanks for all your very informative videos, especially the ones on traveling from the airport to Bangkok. We arrive in Bangkok on Friday and stay until Wednesday, when we go to Cha Am. Do you know where to travel from the Sukhumvit area to Cha Am by large bus/luxury bus? Sincerely, B & NH from Denmark
Isn’t that really something you should be planning yourself, and not leaving it until the last minute? Have you tried looking at Rome 2 Rio?
Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 have a nice holidays also I hope u find wonderful place to visited and my country a lot amazing Thai foods!!!!! Let gooooo!!!!
If ill buy sim card at the airport can i make contact to thailand services (ex: car rental) immediately? Im communicating with them using my sim card in my country
Hello Arsen,
Is "Grab" legal in Thailand ?
I heard if you have a problem with a Grab/ride the police will not help you.
Is it true ?
Thank you again Arsen.
Of course, it's legal, and no problems at all
I use klook to book my airport transfer it cost around 750THB
Is Don Muang Airport a short taxi ride? I know there is a bus but i might be in a hurry.
I negotiated my price with the taxi it should not be more than $500 baht FYI depending on your destination my hotel offered shuttle but they wanted 1500 baht for that way too much
$500 or Baht ? That’s confusing having the dollar sign in front of the 500, and then mentioning Baht after it.... either way, I only take the airport rail link to Phaya Thai for about 70THB , then take the Sukhumvit line for another 60 Baht., and I’m at my hotel room 1hr later from the time I boarded the train at the airport.
@@paulsz6194 in Baht
Should we tip the taxi drivers and if so how much?
No dude you don't have to tip them. Occasionally I have told the driver to keep the change if it's a couple of dollars. But that was in Australia 🇦🇺
@@adovlasnovic5738 Thx. I know traditionally tipping isn't a custom in Thailand but with so many Western travelers I'm sure it become more common over the years
Why not give them a tip, for a good service? The people will not become rich driving taxi.
Hey Arsen nice Video!!! One question about taking a Taxi from the Airport. Who will pay the Toll Charges and approximately how much are the Toll Charges?
All inclusive depends on your distance from 200 to 600 baht
You pay if you use the taxi on the queue ( not expensive 30, 40 (but depends on how many Tollway you will pass ) but you don’t have to pay if you use the limousine taxi.
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Dont forget bolt or grab to use for transport into the city which is from the same level as the arrivals hall when you exit customs.
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😅thank you
Welcome 😊
Love your videos What is the VAT refund you didn't explain that. I was there in Feb. and they didn't have that. ?????
When you buy from Thailand and you register for vat refunds
Thanks I didn't have any receipts that had VAT refunds on them. Looking forward to Thailand later this year.
Hi, we are planning to visit Bangkok in December and our hotel is in Makkasan. ( Mercure ) .Is it a good location to stay and is it a good location where we can access public transport, taxis, supermarkets etc. Thanks for posting useful and informative videos
Yes, definitely, makkasan mrt
@@LiveLoveThailand Thank you 👍
What about the subway option?
I know this is BKK airport. Even DMK airport, though old, has everything a traveler needs, quickly.
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How much is a one month simcard With Internetflat in your view?
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i like the music, who is the player?
from all the videos I've seen from Bangkok airport and all the airports I've traveled from around the world, it seems that Bangkok airport is the most modern I've seen,
How much money (US) that I can bring to Bangkok without getting into trouble?
Reasonable amount that you will spend in your vacation 😄
@@LiveLoveThailand So 20k is ok to bring to Thailand
Every times They want more money for every suitcase. Is it correct??
The 1st two bags are free than you have a fee for the extra ones
@@LiveLoveThailand Thank you. They cheat every times. Even the manager is on their side.
That airport is huge but I managed to find my way.
-I suggest you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
-Lines through security and immigration can take a while. Also, lines to certify your receipts and another line to refund your certified receipt.
-Another, take the rail if you want to avoid traffic or inflated taxi fares.
-I have At&t and it won't allow a sim card.
I think leaving your Hotel 3-3.5 hours before your flight departs, as it’s about a 60 min taxi ride in the BKK afternoon traffic. It’s about a 40min taxi ride from central BKK if you’re leaving really early in the morning.
@@paulsz6194
It depends where your hotel is located. I was just 5 min from the airport rail. It was a 20 min ride to the airport.
Very informative, thank you!
Welcome
Hello where is free Wifi in the airport? Please help