Going Thailand alone for the first time, any tips?

[beanstalk6]

I don't know got any upgrade, last time I only see stairs no lift. If no lift, big luggage jialat.

There is at least one elevator from the ground level.

 

[bottlepin]

My standard is 2hrs + 1hr, 6.15pm traffic will be worst, may need to add more time or take other transport.

If its for saturday of songkran though, it wont be busy. If normal saturday, be there by 4:15 p.m., means you should be leaving latest 3 p.m.

 

[Andrew833]

If its for saturday of songkran though, it wont be busy. If normal saturday, be there by 4:15 p.m., means you should be leaving latest 3 p.m.

My standard is 2hrs + 1hr sure fine. Unless peak hour then need to add more time.

 

[chums18]

Thanks all. Can I also check if I wan to book private transfer for pickup at airport, flight landing at 1.40pm, what time should I ask the driver to come? Estimate how long will take to clear custom?

 

[Andrew833]

Thanks all. Can I also check if I wan to book private transfer for pickup at airport, flight landing at 1.40pm, what time should I ask the driver to come? Estimate how long will take to clear custom?

Just tell them your flight timing will do.
Same for airbnb, if host ask for timing.

 

[soulblader_89]

Hi all I am going on next wed, still excited

if my return flight is 1050am on 23rd

I have to reach airport by 750 right

if My hotel is Phrom Phong area, should I request from airport transfer from my hotel

or I just wake up early and take BTS to airport?

what timing is advisable for me to leave my hotel? Please advise

 

[Andrew833]

Hi all I am going on next wed, still excited

if my return flight is 1050am on 23rd

I have to reach airport by 750 right wrong, 2hrs reach airport can already

if My hotel is Phrom Phong area, should I request from airport transfer from my hotel

or I just wake up early and take BTS to airport? When you go there get a map or digital map to see the distance or use google to check

what timing is advisable for me to leave my hotel? Please advise 2hrs + 1hr

Reply in red

 

[ApeTruelove]

Reply in red

For bkk you know they advice people to go airport 3 hours in advance ?

 

[Andrew833]

For bkk you know they advice people to go airport 3 hours in advance ?

Didn't notice.

 

[Andrew833]

My bad, time change.
Just check;
Bangkok’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi International, is advising international passengers departing from Thailand that they should be at the airport, ready to check in up to three hours prior to departure.
The airport has outlined certain peak times where a large number of departures are scheduled and tells passengers to prepare for long lines.

DEPARTURE (11pm-11:59pm: 19 flights with 4,200 passengers

Non- peak hour 2hrs in advance is still ok.

 

[soulblader_89]

My bad, time change.
Just check;
Bangkok’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi International, is advising international passengers departing from Thailand that they should be at the airport, ready to check in up to three hours prior to departure.
The airport has outlined certain peak times where a large number of departures are scheduled and tells passengers to prepare for long lines.

DEPARTURE (11pm-11:59pm: 19 flights with 4,200 passengers

Non- peak hour 2hrs in advance is still ok.

so i need to wake up at 6am...okk

 

[soulblader_89]

and thailand is one hour eariler than sg....

 

[ApeTruelove]

My bad, time change.
Just check;
Bangkok’s main airport, Suvarnabhumi International, is advising international passengers departing from Thailand that they should be at the airport, ready to check in up to three hours prior to departure.
The airport has outlined certain peak times where a large number of departures are scheduled and tells passengers to prepare for long lines.

DEPARTURE (11pm-11:59pm: 19 flights with 4,200 passengers

Non- peak hour 2hrs in advance is still ok.

this is just an example of the super peak period. Morning is super peak also between 10am-12pm.

 

[Andrew833]

and thailand is one hour eariler than sg....

Use your phone as time guide. Thailand slow SG 1hr.

 

[soulblader_89]

My itinerary for the 4 days trip, Day 5 I go back SG morning

This is my first time travel and plan from scratch, you all see if this is passable

Day 1
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Afternoon
Take Plane go to BKK

Reach around 2pm

Afternoon
- check in Hotel at Phrom Phong
- Visit EmQuartier and Emporium eat lunch, and walk

Night
- Go Rama 9 MRT
- Go Jodd Fairs
At night eat street food/ buy some souvenior
Take some photo and IG stories to hao lian
After Dinner go Back Hotel
- Go Therme Cafe walk walk
Go sleep

Day 2
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Morning
Eat hotel Breakfast

Afternoon
Go Chit Lom
Visit CentralWorld
Visit Platium fashion mall, buy some T Shirt, and some souvenior
Eat Hainanese Style Chicken Rice for Lunch
Maybe go some massage
Then go back Hotel to put some item

Near evening time
- Take the BTS train to Saphan Taksin BTS Station.
- Take the boat to Iconsiam
Go Iconsiam shopping

Night
- Iconsiam for dinner
- Take some IG stories and Photo to hao lian
- Walk walk and Go massage
Go Sleep

Day 3
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Morning
Eat hotel Breakfast

Afternoon
Take to Asok station
- Visit Terminal 21 shopping mall
Eat lunch at Terminal 21
After lunch go massage and walk walk
- Take bts to Chong Nonsi BTS
- Visit Mahanakhon Skywalk
- Go back Hotel to put item and rest

Night
Dinner - visit BTS Udom Suk
Eat dinner at Talad Rot Fai 1
- Take some IG stories and Photo to hao lian
Go Sleep


Day 4
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Morning
Eat hotel Breakfast

Afternoon and Night
Explore the Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the largest markets in the world, offering a wide range of goods from clothing and accessories to home decor and souvenirs.

Eat Lunch and Dinner there
After that go back Phrom Phong for Massage

Day 5
---------
Go back early flight


Like that can or not

 

[beanstalk6]

Not sure if 2pm is your arrival time or check-in time at the hotel. If it is your arrival time at Bangkok airport, it is likely that you will have a very late lunch due to immigration clearance, transportation to your hotel and check-in time.

 

[soulblader_89]

Guys I need to ask u all something, I have concern abt the check in process on the Suvarnabhumi Airport on my return, it is 10.50am flight (Thailand time)

Have any one did the online web check before?

How it work? is it I just do online checkin on my app and then I can collect the boarding pass there?
As I dun have the printer when I am at Thailand, do I need to print the boarding pass myself?

Then if I do the web checkin, do I still need to go there early and queue on my way back?

Please advise

 

[ApeTruelove]

Guys I need to ask u all something, I have concern abt the check in process on the Suvarnabhumi Airport on my return, it is 10.50am flight (Thailand time)

Have any one did the online web check before?

How it work? is it I just do online checkin on my app and then I can collect the boarding pass there?
As I dun have the printer when I am at Thailand, do I need to print the boarding pass myself?

Then if I do the web checkin, do I still need to go there early and queue on my way back?

Please advise

Just go queue at the counter and get your boarding pass.

 

[soulblader_89]

Just go queue at the counter and get your boarding pass.

is it better to check in online? nobody use that?

 

[bendi85]

Guys I need to ask u all something, I have concern abt the check in process on the Suvarnabhumi Airport on my return, it is 10.50am flight (Thailand time)

Have any one did the online web check before?

How it work? is it I just do online checkin on my app and then I can collect the boarding pass there?
As I dun have the printer when I am at Thailand, do I need to print the boarding pass myself?

Then if I do the web checkin, do I still need to go there early and queue on my way back?

Please advise

If u have no luggage to check in, u can use the online check in function. No need to print the boarding pass, just show softcopy on phone will do.