thailand infomation guide

This Article is knowledge for foreign tourists who come to travel or Run errands in Thailand Which contains necessary information that you should know

Thailand has two main airports located in Bangkok, which are

1.Suvarnabhumi Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport It has an area of ​​approximately 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) located on Bangna-Trad Road Km 15, 25 km from the center of Bangkok.

Flight service
Domestic and international flight services Will separate clearly
The passenger facility
Passenger check area There is a service counter for 460 check-in counters. And 60 passport check counters, while the arrivals area has 83 passport check counters. The whole process takes about 45 minutes. Baggage handling and inspection facilities can accommodate more luggage.

Baggage service

Luggage storage service Contact at the luggage storage counter on the 2nd floor of the arrival hall, the baggage belt room, and the 4th floor at the departure hall of the drugstore. Behind the check-in counter Q Service rate 100 baht / piece / day Tel 0 2134 7795-6

Baggage Tracing Service
Contact the baggage tracing counter on the 4th floor, the departure hall. Between gates 5 – 6 Tel. 0 2132 1880

If you have arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport To continue the journey By using the bus service, there are bus service information as follows

1.1 Special bus service (Airport Express)
Provides a passenger service from Suvarnabhumi Airport into downtown Bangkok. The service is available from 05.00 – 24.00 hrs. Contact at the special bus counter. Passenger Terminal on the 1st floor, gates 8 has a fare of 150 baht per trip.For more information, contact 0 2134 8030.

1.2 Bus service of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)
There are several buses that provide passenger transport services to Suvarnabhumi Airport, such as 549, 550, 551, 552A, 553, 554, 555, 556, 558 and 559. For more information, please contact Tel. 184
In addition, there is also a Bus Service Station from 05.40 – 21.00 hrs. Service at the public transport center. Buy a ticket at the service counter of the BAAC (at the bus station Public Transportation Center), contact us for more information at 0 2134 4097-9 with the following service lines.

  • No. 55 Ekamai Bus Terminal – On Nut Intersection – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Khlong Suan – Klong Prawet – Chachoengsao – Bang Khla District
  • No. 389 Suvarnabhumi Airport – Laem Chabang – Pattaya
  • No. 390 Suvarnabhumi Airport – Chachoengsao – Rong Kluea Market
  • No. 825 Suvarnabhumi Airport – Nakhon Ratchasima – Khon Kaen – Udon Thani – Nong Khai
  • No. 9904 Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Motorway – Chonburi
  • No. 9905 Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Pattaya (Jomtien)
  • No. 9906
  1. Chutachak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Utapao – Ban Chang – Map Ta Phut – Rayong
  2. Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Map Ta Phut – Rayong
  3. Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rayong
  • No. 9907 Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Klaeng District – Chanthaburi
  • Number 9908, Chutakak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Kun Phat Tourist Center – Khlung District – Trat
  • No. 9909 Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Sriracha – Laem Chabang
  • No. 9910 Chut Chak Bus Terminal (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Chachoengsao – Bang Khla
  • No. 9916 Ekkamai Bus Terminal – Sukhumvit (Expressway) – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Sa Kaeo
    Limousine service
    Airport Limousine (24-hour service) Various types of car threads by Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited, each vehicle can be checked and positioned. Or track the service car with GPS (GPS) for convenience and safety for passengers. The service can be contacted on the 2nd floor, around the baggage claim hall and the arrivals exit, Exit A, B and C, and you can contact us at 0-2134-2323-5.

1.3 Taxi service
24 hours service, service rates are based on distance And there is an additional service charge for another driver at 50 baht per vehicle (can be used at the platform of the passenger terminal on the 1st floor), gates 4 and 7, contact us at 0-2132-9199
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Service
Airport Rail Link or Airport Link It is a construction project for the mass rapid transit system. For convenience to passengers Who will use the Suvarnabhumi Airport service To be able to travel in a fast and reliable time To connect the route between the capital city to Suvarnabhumi Airport, a distance of 28.6 km (17.77 miles) by using a high-speed train with a dual track. Elevated parallel to the east long-distance railway line. To provide services to local passengers along the route Including passenger aircraft, Suvarnabhumi With a route connecting to the Sukhumvit Line BTS at Phaya Thai station And the MRT Phetchaburi Station In the journey to the center of Bangkok

2. Don Mueang Airport
Don Muang Airport Located 21.6 kilometers northeast of central Bangkok, the airport offers a wide variety of aviation services. Both fixed and non-scheduled domestic flights Including non-regular international flights

If you have already arrived at Don Mueang Airport To continue the journey By using the bus service, there are bus service information as follows

Taxi service
Public taxis serve passengers in front of the platform of the domestic terminal. Don Mueang Airport has arranged for inspection Suppressing and arresting black-label taxis, not to deceive or exploit passengers, to ensure the safety of their lives and property. With public taxis waiting for passengers Is within the airport area at a specific parking point There will be an additional service fee (surcharge) from passengers of 50 baht (according to the announcement of the Ministry of Transport) in addition to the fare.
Bus service of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)
There are several bus lines that provide passenger transport to the Don Muang Pier, including
General buses
Line 29 Airport – Hua Lamphong Railway Station
Line 59 Airport – Wat Phra Kaew (Sanam Luang)
Line 95, Airport – Ramindra Road – Ramkhamhaeng Road

Air-conditioned buses
Line 4, Airport – Silom Road
Line 29 Airport – Victory Monument – Hua Lamphong Railway Station
Line 10: Airport – Victory Monument – Southern Bus Terminal
Line 13, Airport – Sukhumvit Road – Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Line 555 Don Mueang Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

Train service
Don Mueang Railway Station is located 500 meters from the airport and offers services to the city center. Hua Lamphong Railway Station where passengers can transfer trains to all stations in the country.Trains at Don Mueang Railway Station are available from 06.06 to 20.07 hours, the diesel train service is 5 baht per person.

Luggage storage service
Luggage storage service is located on the 2nd floor of the departure hall. Domestic terminal With deposit service rates as follows

  • Deposit period is not more than 24 hours, charged at a rate of 75 baht per piece.
  • The deposit period exceeds 24 hours, will be charged an additional charge every 12 hours at a rate of 35 baht per piece, contact us at Tel. 0-2535-1882.
    Luggage collection service
    Upon arrival at the airport International passengers have passed immigration and passport. But if it is a passenger in the country, do not have to check Then, pick up the luggage back at the conveyor bridge which dials the number for each flight.

Lost luggage service
For lost items inside the airport Please contact Don Mueang International Airport Public Relations Tel. 02-535-1253, 02-535-1305 Items that are left inside the airport terminal will be kept by birds for safety. Please show the ownership document to collect the item. For passengers If something is forgotten or lost on the plane Or on the baggage belt in the inlet Or the service car of the airline Please contact the operating airline.
Luggage trolley service
Wheelchairs are available in and outside the airport building. No cost

Duty free shop
The 5 international airports of Thailand are Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Phuket International Airport, Hat Yai International Airport. And Don Mueang Airport There is a shop that facilitates duty-free shopping.

Thailand Time Zone is. UTC +7, ICT, Indochina Time

Business hours of government agencies and business areas
Government office Government agency Including department stores That takes time according to the bureaucracy Most of them will open for business from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM throughout the country, but usually in major tourist cities such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Business and tourism services are often open to tourists in Longer hours than other provinces

Vehicle rental service
There are a large number of private companies offering car rental services for travel around the country. Especially in the major tourist areas To facilitate travelers and tourists Allowing you to travel and travel even without your own transport Suitable for people who do not want to drive long distances. Or their own car is not in a condition ready to travel long distances
Rental cars include buses, vans (with driver), various models and brands of cars. Motorbikes and bicycles with daily, weekly and monthly rental contracts, car and driver insurance is provided. The rental price varies according to the type of vehicle and the condition of the vehicle. According to each company

Some large car rental companies now offer car rental services that renter can pick up and Return the car to another branch The renter does not need to drive the car back to the pickup location. To facilitate the tourists even more.

Additional information

Electricity used in Thailand
The electrical system used in Thailand uses 220 volts of electricity.

Embassy
Most embassies and consulates are located in the heart of the city around Ploenchit Road, Sukhumvit Road, Wireless Road and Sathorn Road.

Travel ticket booking information
train
All train tickets can be purchased 90 days in advance at Hua Lamphong station or at various substations. During business hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays and from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Or can be purchased at train ticket agencies in Bangkok Or call for information at Tel. 1690, 24 hours a day

aircraft
Can be booked by airlines that serve within the country, including

  • One To Go Airlines Address: Room 3602, 222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Si Kan, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210
    Tel. +66 22294260 Fax +66 22294278-9
  • Thai Airways Located at 6 Lan Luang Road, Bangkok 10100
    Tel. +66 26282456-57 and +66 22887152-53
    Fax +66 22887158
  • Nok Air Airlines, No. 183 Rajanakarn Building, 17th Floor, South Sathorn Road, Yannawa Sub-district, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120
    Call. +66 26272000
    Fax +66 26279830
  • Air Asia Airlines Suvarnabhumi International Airport Passenger Terminal (Departure Level 4) Room No. T4 – B01 / 01-04 No. 999, Moo 1, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province 10540
    Call. +66 25159999
  • Bangkok Airways, 99 Moo 4, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
    Tel. +66 22706699 Fax +66 22655556, +66 22655522

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Tourist information service
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has an information center for tourists. Each location has a different opening and closing time. By the information center located at every office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand And the Tourist Information Center on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road Will be open every day Not except holidays, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. There are also tourist information centers throughout the country in almost every province. However, TAT offers a call center service to inquire about tourism information and news directly from the Tourism News Service Center at 1672, open daily from 8:00 am-8:00pm.

Hotel and accommodation information
Thailand has many hotels and accommodations. There are many well-known and beloved hotels in the capital and city. Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, as well as other central business cities such as Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Lampang and other provinces comprising five-star luxury hotels. Provide international service, pay attention to service There are also other accommodations. Address in many tourist attractions Be it bungalows, resorts, guesthouses, etc. If you want to see a list of all hotels or accommodations in Thailand. Can be viewed at the website www.hotelsthailoc.com Which has information of over 50000 hotels for you to choose from And can check prices and availability and book the hotel immediately.

Hotels and Accommodation

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