Airport Bus, Bangkok

The cheapest way to get from the Airport to many of the hotels is to get the bus from just outside the departure lounge. As I usually stay around the Lower Sukhumvit area I get bus AB-3 which is air-conditioned and travels along the expressway and then onto Sukhumvit, so I get off at one of the first stops it makes - almost as quick as the taxi and a lot cheaper at only 100baht.
However the buses can get very crowded, especially route 2 which goes to Khao San Road, and the every 15 minute timetable is also a bit variable.

Getting from the Airport to the hotel was easy,walk out of the arrival terminal and look for a red coloured bus A2 to Sanam Luang(Khaosan Rd), buy your ticket for 100bt from the kiosk (4by 6 hut) outside and hop on the bus.When you get to Khaosan you will notice all the remaining passengers get off.The bus stops there in front of Sawasdee hotel/resturant.

There is a police station on the same side just past Khaosan Rd where you can get the info on bus routes fares and a map for 5bt.Public transport is hassle free and the conductors are very helpful just ask him to remind you of your stop and he will let you know when it is time for you to get off at your stop.

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From tha airport you can take a bus to get to the centre. There are mainly 3:
- A1 to West End (Thanon Silom)
- A2 to Khao San Road.
- A3 goes to Sukhumvit area.
As you clear customs, look for the Airport Bus signs, buy the ticket (100B) at the stall and get on the (mini)bus. It will take 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic jams.

ABOUT BUS SERVICES AT BANGKOK
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

This following text is an interesting advertisement from the Airports Authority of Thailand. Read on !

"The Airports Authority of Thailand provides extensive passenger transfer services, including limousines, hire cars and taxis, all of which can be arranged through designated counters in the 1st floor arrivals halls of both the domestic and international terminals.

Another popular transfer choice are the Airport Bus services run by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority which cover three routes :

1. AB1 : Bangkok International Airport - Silom

2. AB2 : Bangkok International Airport - Sanam Luang

3. AB3 : Bangkok International Airport - Thonglor

All bus journeys are charged at 100 baht and departures are every 10 minutes. Buses Leave from outside Domestic Arrivals Terminal 1 and International Departures Terminal 2"

ABOUT SPECIAL FACILITIES OFFERED BY BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO DISABLED PASSENGERS

For the safety and convenience of disabled people using Bangkok International Airport, the Airports Authority of Thailand (AAT) has made a number of adaptations to airport facilities as well as providing special equipment and services. These include special areas for receiving vehicles carrying the disabled and conveying them to and from their flights by electric car through the terminals as well as automatic conveyors and non-slip floor coverings.

There are also lifts for the disabled installed with radio communications within the terminals, in the event of a hospital emergency, medical staff are on 24 hours standby at the airport's medical center. Disabled passengers requiring additional assistance have the option of calling on any airline personnel or AAT officers who will be only too pleased to provide the required help.

Airports Authority of Thailand, 171 Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd., Donmuang Bangkok 10210
Tel. 02 535 15 40, 02 535 40 98 / Fax 02 535 40 99 / www.airportthai.or.th

Airport express bus from Suvarnabhumi to Khaosan Road is AE2.
Fare is 150 bath.
You can find the ticket counter at level 1, near the entrance number 8.