Don Muang Airport

[joe552]

While I agree with Smiles, the OP asked about taxi fare - it was another poster who asked about the bus service.

[scottish-guy]

Hmmmmm - pretty sure I paid about 400B (inc tip) last time I went from DM to Silom (several years ago as I have skipped BKK and (obviously) DM the last 4 or 5 trips) - so I reckoned what with inflation and exchange rates that would be about ┬г10 = about $15.

Obviously I'm the last of the big spenders and should seek tuition from Smiles & Christianpfc.

I shall self-flagellate later.

O:-)

[newalaan2]

a no brainer: i.e. an easy taxi ride from Don Muang to the Malaysia Hotel.
The taxi fare is nowhere near $15 (as mentioned above) ... 6 or 7 bucks will get you there

pretty sure I paid about 400B (inc tip) last time (several years ago)

Early Feb this year, metered fare from Silom (Ballys) to DM was Bt270. (┬г5.00 at the Feb 2014 exchange rate). Bf and I used DM as easy meet up place for friend coming from Navanakorn, Bkk to pick us up. Took us about 40 mins.

[paperboy]

OMG

thank you eevrone
i will get a taxi and give myself 1 hour
thank you

[Patanawet]

OMG
i will get a taxi and give myself 1 hour
thank you

Yes, Paperboy that sounds about right or maybe a little bit optimistic.
Don't forget to tell the taxi driver to take the TOLLWAY as Jellybean suggests.
And if you are coming at a busy time of day be prepared for the traffic jam coming off the tollway onto Rama 4 road (can be frustrating, sitting in the car and not moving -- but worth the wait).
Have a nice stay here.

[christianpfc]

Honestly, I cannot believe this over-complicated (Christian take a valium and go lie down) navel-gazing over what should be a no brainer: i.e. an easy taxi ride from Don Muang to the Malaysia Hotel.
The taxi fare is nowhere near $15 (as mentioned above) ... 6 or 7 bucks will get you there.
Good lord ...

Don't blame me, orson asked for buses.

I went by taxi a few times, fares were as low as 160 Baht (at night, 30 minutes, roads free). With luggage, I would take a taxi. Without luggage and not pressed for time, bus (with or without change to MRT/BTS) is an option.

[scottish-guy]

I would have expected Orson to ask about a Cart.

Think about it.

:ymparty:

[netrix]

Honestly, I cannot believe this over-complicated (Christian take a valium and go lie down) navel-gazing over what should be a no brainer: i.e. an easy taxi ride from Don Muang to the Malaysia Hotel.
The taxi fare is nowhere near $15 (as mentioned above) ... 6 or 7 bucks will get you there.
Good lord ...

exactly. where's the like button?

[orson]

thank you very much for the answer regarding my bus question. i was planning to do a backpacker side trip to phuket or up north and it seems that most domestic flights uses don muang as base

[lego]

That depends on the airline, budget airlines use Don Mueang Airport (for both domestic and international flights) while regular airlines use Suvarnabhumi Airport (also for both domestic and intl).

Backpackers fly domestically? I was under the impression they're the ones using buses and trains.