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    Transport BKK - Pattaya

    Any recommendations for this ?
    Last year i used a Taxi Website, paid 1000 Baht.
    I was happy with the service, but now im curious how others go from BKK Airport to Pattaya.
    Also i see BOLT/GRAB do it cheaper, anyone used these apps for this longer distance ? (i use it only inside Pattaya)

    Thnx


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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    This question always provokes numerous suggestions but I always wonder what the problem is with public taxis? Only very rarely have I had to wait more than a few minutes
    for my journey from BKK to Pattaya. And if the plane is late or Immigration is slow, it doesn't matter.

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    Quote Originally Posted by Max6969 View Post
    Any recommendations for this ?
    Last year i used a Taxi Website, paid 1000 Baht.
    I was happy with the service, but now im curious how others go from BKK Airport to Pattaya.
    Also i see BOLT/GRAB do it cheaper, anyone used these apps for this longer distance ? (i use it only inside Pattaya)

    Thnx
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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    I fly business class if I can get a good deal but I don't like waisting money. The bus from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya is quick, comfortable, convenient and safe.
    The Complex is a short walk from the Jomptien terminal or they will drop you in Pattaya.

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    For years I’ve always used PT Taxi (you can find them on FB). Driver waits at the exit area and it’s less than the taxi stand (agreed these are always readily available) by nearly half. They drive fast too so it’s much faster than a taxi.

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    Quote Originally Posted by Oliver2 View Post
    This question always provokes numerous suggestions but I always wonder what the problem is with public taxis? Only very rarely have I had to wait more than a few minutes
    for my journey from BKK to Pattaya. And if the plane is late or Immigration is slow, it doesn't matter.
    Well Personally, last year there was a VERY long line waiting for taxi's and i could not handle the heat (1st time Thailand) so no way i could stand in that line.
    Also i simply dont like them in any country... its so easy to hike up the price because "the tourist" doesnt know any better...
    Now that i think about it....if there was no problem with taxi's, i suppose there would be no need 4 those apps would there haha.
    (Maybe just because i like a fixed clear price, who know, Great if you have good experience with taxi's)

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    For safety’s sake I take the bus from the airport to the Jomtien Terminal from where I can walk with my weelie bag to my hotel in the Complex. I feel a lot safer in the big bus making steady progress at about 100 kph. I have used taxis moving at 140 kph weaving from lane to lane on the motorway unlike traffic in Europe and North American where lane discipline is the rule. Some of the drivers do too many trips in the day and rely on stimulent to keep awake. Thalland’s road safety record is poor.
    The difference in time taxi/bus is about 15 minutes but could be longer on the departure timing.,

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    fullyt agree, bus is much safer...

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    Quote Originally Posted by NitNoi View Post

    I fly business class if I can get a good deal but I don't like waisting money. The bus from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya is quick, comfortable, convenient and safe.
    I have to say this is a first.

    I've never heard of anyone spending thousands of extra dollars for the comfort of flying business class - and then cramming themselves on a bus just to save a few baht on the final leg of the journey.

    I'm not criticizing you, just scratching my head a bit.

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    Re: Transport BKK - Pattaya

    I recall a bus trip form Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi where they stuffed luggage in the well to the side exit door making it impassable. Not safe at all.

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