Getting There
By Air
Most flights into Thailand touch down at the new Bangkok International Airport, which is located 15 miles east of downtown.
Bangkok International Airport (BKK)
+66 2 132 1888
http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/
Major airlines include:
Air Asia (+603 8660 4343 / http://www.airasia.com/)
Air China (+1 800 227 5118 / http://www.china-airlines.com/)
Air France (+1 800 871 1366 / http://www.airfrance.com/)
Air New Zealand (+1 800 663 5494 / http://www.airnz.com/)
American Airline (+1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com/)
British Airways (+1 800 247 9297 / http://www.ba.com/)
Continental (+1 800 525 0280 / http://www.continental.com/)
El Al (+1 800 223 6700 / http://www.elal.co.il/)
Japan Airlines (+1 800 525 3663/ http://www.japanair.com/)
Korean Air (+1 800 438 5000 / http://www.koreanair.com/)
Lufthansa (+1 800 645 3880 / http://www.lufthansa.com/)
Northwest (+1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com/)
Nippon (+1 888 422 7533 / http://www.ana.co.jp/)
Qantas (+1 604 279 6611 / http://www.qantas.com/)
United (+1 800 241 6522 / http://www.ual.com/)
From the Airport
Bus:
Buses exit every 15 minutes from the airport and depending on the status of traffic can your ride into Bangkok can last one to two hours. Passengers can choose from four routes: A1: Silom Road Business District A2: Khao San Road A3: Sukhumvit Road and Central World Plaza A4: Hualampong Railway Station These express buses operate daily from 4:30a-12:30a, with a fare of THB150. Regular city buses also depart from the airport for around THB35; they can be reached by taking a shuttle bus to the airport bus terminal.
Train:
Express train service into downtown Bangkok can be found opposite the terminals and can be reached by the skybridge linking the two. Travel time is about 30 minutes.
Taxi:
Taxis are easy to find outside the airport's three terminals. Depending on traffic, rides generally last between 40-90 minutes. Fares usually cost THB240-THB320. Don't take offers from taxi drivers within the terminals. Go to an official taxi stand. The fare will be much cheaper. Make sure that the taximeter is running.
Car Rental:
Avis (+1 800 831 2847 / http://www.avis.com/)
Budget (+1 800 527 0700 / http://www.budget.com/)
Hertz (+1 800 654 3131 / http://www.hertz.com/)
By Train
State Railways of Thailand (+66 2 225 0300) services Bangkok from all four directions, including Malaysia from the south. Passengers disembark at the Hua Lampong Train Station (+66 2 223 3762), located on Rama IV Road. Taxis can easily be located outside the station.
By Bus
The Southern Bus Terminal (+66 2 435 1200) services buses arriving from such southern towns as Hua Hin and Phuket. The North/Northeastern Bus Terminal (+66 2 272 0296) caters to buses arriving from the north, including from Chiang Mai, near the Laos border and Lampang. The Eastern Bus Terminal: (+66 2 391 2504) harbors buses arriving from the southeast coast, including from the towns of Pattaya and Trad.
By Car
National Highway #4 jabs into Bangkok from the west and represents the main thoroughfare from Hua Hin. National Highway #3 arrives from a southeast direction, making Pattaya a three-hour drive. National Highways #32 and #117 vein into the city from the north.
Getting Around
Public Transport
The Bangkok Mass Transit System's Skytrain (+66 2 617 7300 / http://www.bts.co.th/) rates as the quickest and most efficient option for negotiating through the city. This elevated monorail features 25 stops spread over two lines. The Sukhumvit Line accesses such popular attractions as Siam Square and the Victory Monument. The Silom Line includes stops in the Silom business district and at the National Stadium. Stations are attended every three minutes during peak hours. The Skytrain operates daily from 6a-11:57p and all rides cost less than THB40.
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (+66 2 246 0973 / http://www.bmta.co.th/) operates a massive bus system that services Bangkok and beyond. All one-way fares cost less than THB20. Be aware that the buses are the main work areas for pickpocket artists and "purse slashers" (also known as "razors") that target tourists, so travel with caution. The system operates daily from 5a until 11p.
Tuk-Tuk
Three-wheeled, open sided vehicles called tuk-tuks dominate the streets to the point that they have come to symbolize downtown Bangkok. Despite their novelty, they are also ideally suited for short trips around the city (they possess the capacity for long, cross town hauls but the constant exposure to bus and truck exhaust fumes while endlessly idling in traffic tends to limit their appeal to three or four blocks). Drivers consider haggling a lofty human virtue so agree to a set price before entering. Rides generally cost between THB40-THB140.
Taxi, Motorcycle Taxi & Watertaxi
Taxis are easy to hail from the street and in front of the major hotels. Avoid fare rip-offs by only using cabs designated with clearly marked "taxi-meter" roof signs.
Motorcycle taxis are only recommended for those with sound health insurance. No helmets are provided and drivers weave in and out of traffic as if auditioning to be Hollywood stuntmen. Use only as a last option for short distances.
The Chao Phraya Express Company (+66 2 222 5330) provides water taxi service on the Chao Phraya River, hence the name. The comedic number of boats on the river makes it seem as if a Jackie Chan chase scene is about to whiz through at any second, yet this service still represents the quickest means for maneuvering through Bangkok in a north-south direction. Most riders board at the Siphya Pier, close to the Royal Orchid Sheraton.
Car
Driving in Bangkok offers obvious convenience, but also obvious risk. Road congestion is constant, locals exhibit the same cautionary driving skills as all-night revelers, and regardless of fault, foreigners are usually blamed in accidents. Keep in mind that seat belts are mandatory and driving is on the left.
Getting There
By Air
Most flights into Thailand touch down at the new Bangkok International Airport, which is located 15 miles east of downtown.
Bangkok International Airport (BKK)
+66 2 132 1888
http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/
Major airlines include:
Air Asia (+603 8660 4343 / http://www.airasia.com/)
Air China (+1 800 227 5118 / http://www.china-airlines.com/)
Air France (+1 800 871 1366 / http://www.airfrance.com/)
Air New Zealand (+1 800 663 5494 / http://www.airnz.com/)
American Airline (+1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com/)
British Airways (+1 800 247 9297 / http://www.ba.com/)
Continental (+1 800 525 0280 / http://www.continental.com/)
El Al (+1 800 223 6700 / http://www.elal.co.il/)
Japan Airlines (+1 800 525 3663/ http://www.japanair.com/)
Korean Air (+1 800 438 5000 / http://www.koreanair.com/)
Lufthansa (+1 800 645 3880 / http://www.lufthansa.com/)
Northwest (+1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com/)
Nippon (+1 888 422 7533 / http://www.ana.co.jp/)
Qantas (+1 604 279 6611 / http://www.qantas.com/)
United (+1 800 241 6522 / http://www.ual.com/)
From the Airport
Bus:
Buses exit every 15 minutes from the airport and depending on the status of traffic can your ride into Bangkok can last one to two hours. Passengers can choose from four routes: A1: Silom Road Business District A2: Khao San Road A3: Sukhumvit Road and Central World Plaza A4: Hualampong Railway Station These express buses operate daily from 4:30a-12:30a, with a fare of THB150. Regular city buses also depart from the airport for around THB35; they can be reached by taking a shuttle bus to the airport bus terminal.
Train:
Express train service into downtown Bangkok can be found opposite the terminals and can be reached by the skybridge linking the two. Travel time is about 30 minutes.
Taxi:
Taxis are easy to find outside the airport's three terminals. Depending on traffic, rides generally last between 40-90 minutes. Fares usually cost THB240-THB320. Don't take offers from taxi drivers within the terminals. Go to an official taxi stand. The fare will be much cheaper. Make sure that the taximeter is running.
Car Rental:
Avis (+1 800 831 2847 / http://www.avis.com/)
Budget (+1 800 527 0700 / http://www.budget.com/)
Hertz (+1 800 654 3131 / http://www.hertz.com/)
By Train
State Railways of Thailand (+66 2 225 0300) services Bangkok from all four directions, including Malaysia from the south. Passengers disembark at the Hua Lampong Train Station (+66 2 223 3762), located on Rama IV Road. Taxis can easily be located outside the station.
By Bus
The Southern Bus Terminal (+66 2 435 1200) services buses arriving from such southern towns as Hua Hin and Phuket. The North/Northeastern Bus Terminal (+66 2 272 0296) caters to buses arriving from the north, including from Chiang Mai, near the Laos border and Lampang. The Eastern Bus Terminal: (+66 2 391 2504) harbors buses arriving from the southeast coast, including from the towns of Pattaya and Trad.
By Car
National Highway #4 jabs into Bangkok from the west and represents the main thoroughfare from Hua Hin. National Highway #3 arrives from a southeast direction, making Pattaya a three-hour drive. National Highways #32 and #117 vein into the city from the north.
Getting Around
Public Transport
The Bangkok Mass Transit System's Skytrain (+66 2 617 7300 / http://www.bts.co.th/) rates as the quickest and most efficient option for negotiating through the city. This elevated monorail features 25 stops spread over two lines. The Sukhumvit Line accesses such popular attractions as Siam Square and the Victory Monument. The Silom Line includes stops in the Silom business district and at the National Stadium. Stations are attended every three minutes during peak hours. The Skytrain operates daily from 6a-11:57p and all rides cost less than THB40.
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (+66 2 246 0973 / http://www.bmta.co.th/) operates a massive bus system that services Bangkok and beyond. All one-way fares cost less than THB20. Be aware that the buses are the main work areas for pickpocket artists and "purse slashers" (also known as "razors") that target tourists, so travel with caution. The system operates daily from 5a until 11p.
Tuk-Tuk
Three-wheeled, open sided vehicles called tuk-tuks dominate the streets to the point that they have come to symbolize downtown Bangkok. Despite their novelty, they are also ideally suited for short trips around the city (they possess the capacity for long, cross town hauls but the constant exposure to bus and truck exhaust fumes while endlessly idling in traffic tends to limit their appeal to three or four blocks). Drivers consider haggling a lofty human virtue so agree to a set price before entering. Rides generally cost between THB40-THB140.
Taxi, Motorcycle Taxi & Watertaxi
Taxis are easy to hail from the street and in front of the major hotels. Avoid fare rip-offs by only using cabs designated with clearly marked "taxi-meter" roof signs.
Motorcycle taxis are only recommended for those with sound health insurance. No helmets are provided and drivers weave in and out of traffic as if auditioning to be Hollywood stuntmen. Use only as a last option for short distances.
The Chao Phraya Express Company (+66 2 222 5330) provides water taxi service on the Chao Phraya River, hence the name. The comedic number of boats on the river makes it seem as if a Jackie Chan chase scene is about to whiz through at any second, yet this service still represents the quickest means for maneuvering through Bangkok in a north-south direction. Most riders board at the Siphya Pier, close to the Royal Orchid Sheraton.
Car
Driving in Bangkok offers obvious convenience, but also obvious risk. Road congestion is constant, locals exhibit the same cautionary driving skills as all-night revelers, and regardless of fault, foreigners are usually blamed in accidents. Keep in mind that seat belts are mandatory and driving is on the left.
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Planning a Trip
The Bangkok Tourist Bureau has offices at major junctions throughout the city. Call them with any questions at tel. 02225-7612; or visit www.bangkoktourist.com. They provide basic information services, maps, brochures, and recommendations. Their main office is at 17/1 Phra Arthit Rd., just under the Phra Pinklao bridge near Khao San, but they also operate out of the airports and in various kiosks around the city: opposite the Grand Palace, in front of MBK shopping mall, at River City mall, and along Sukhumvit. All offices are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT; www.tourismthailand.org) offers general information regarding travel in Bangkok and upcountry, and has a useful hotline (tel. 1672) reachable from anywhere in the kingdom; it's open daily 8am to 8pm. Ironically, TAT's offices are not always conveniently located for foreigners who don't read Thai. It has a kiosk at Suvarnabhumi International Airport's arrival floor, open daily 8am to 10pm, but their main office is off the beaten track at 1600 New Phetchaburi Rd., Makkasan, Ratchathewi (tel. 02250-5500).
Useful Publications -- TAT produces an enormous number of glossy tourist brochures on destinations, including Bangkok; but beware, many may be outdated. Bangkok's free magazines, available in hotel lobbies, are more current. Look for Where or Thaiways, with maps, tips, and facts covering Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Bangkok Dining & Entertainment specializes mostly in restaurant reviews and nightlife. BK Magazine is a fun, free weekly with info on the capital's events (available at any Starbucks). English-language daily newspapers Bangkok Post and The Nation have sections devoted to Bangkok must-sees.
Getting There
By Plane
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (airport code BKK), opened in September 2006, is now the main hub for all international travelers arriving to Thailand; it also handles domestic flights (with three-digit codes) in and out of the capital. It's 30km (over 18 miles) east of the city. Suvarnabhumi offers a wide range of services, including luggage storage, currency exchange, banks, a branch of the British pharmacy Boots, ATMs, a post office, medical centers (two are 24-hr. clinics), Internet service, and telephones. All of Suvarnabhumi's restaurant and shopping outlets are infamously overpriced (up to 10 times city prices), though; budget travelers would do well to stop by a downtown convenience store to stock up on snacks and drinks. Five minutes away is Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport (www.novotel.com), a five-star hotel. For more detailed information on Suvarnabhumi, see www.airportthai.co.th.
Old Don Mueang Airport (airline code DMG) is 24km (15 miles) north of the heart of the city and was closed for a period in 2006. It has recently reopened, serving some domestic flights (with four-digit codes) and all flights on One-Two-GO and Nok Air. It no longer offers the range of services it used to but still has cafes and diners as well as ATMs. Amari Don Mueang Airport Hotel (www.amari.com) is opposite the airport and accessed via a skybridge or a shuttle bus (book in advance). For more details on Don Mueang, see www.bangkok-city.com/airport/airport_don-muang.htm.
Note: As of 2007, passengers no longer pay any departure taxes. But there are no ATMs beyond Immigration (airside) at Suvarnabhumi, so all those leaving Thailand -- or those in transit -- must ensure they have enough cash for their onward destination before they enter passport control, especially those paying for visas on arrival in countries such as Myanmar and Indochina, where airside airport ATMs may not exist or may have run out of cash.
Getting to & from the Airports -- From both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, it takes about 40 to 60 minutes to drive to the city, depending on traffic, and over 90 minutes in heavy rain or at rush hour (or both). The city's larger hotels offer pickup services for a fee, but both airports have public taxi, limousine, and bus services to Bangkok; Suvarnabhumi also has buses to Pattaya. Taking a taxi into town is your easiest and fastest option for both airports.
At the Arrival Halls at either airport, don't be tempted by the many taxi touts. In both airports, simply follow signs to the public taxi or bus stands. Get some small change, torn satang in Thai, in the Arrivals Hall before you leave the airport, as you'll need this for the tollbooths. Without tolls, expect to pay between 250B and 300B (US$7.10-US$8.60/£3.85-£4.60) from either airport to reach most hotels downtown.
Private limousine services such as AOT offer air-conditioned sedans and drivers from both airports. Look for the booth in Arrivals. Trips from Suvarnabhumi start at 1,200B (US$34/£18). Advanced booking is not necessary.
Airport Express buses (tel. 02995-1252), located on Suvarnabhumi Level 1 at Gate 8, are a convenient and inexpensive alternative into the city and cost 150B (US$4.20/£2.30). Buses run every 30 minutes from 5am to midnight and cover four routes and most major hotels. For local and intercity buses, you will need to get on a free shuttle located at Level 2 or 4, going to the Public Transportation Center. From there, buses costing around 35B (US$1/55p) cover 11 city routes, including major BTS stops and the Southern Bus Terminal. For intercity services, go to the relevant ticket counter (daily 6am-9pm) at the Public Transportation Center; three routes serve nearby Pattaya, Jomtien, and Chonburi.
By Train
While a few southern-bound locomotives still use Thonburi's Bangkok Noi Station, most intercity trains to and from the capital stop at Hua Lampong Station (tel. 02223-7010 or the hotline at 1690), east of Yaowarat (Chinatown). Lying at a major intersection of Rama IV and Krung Kasem roads, it's notoriously gridlocked at morning and evening rush hours, so allow 40 minutes extra for traffic delays. Inside the station, clear signs point the way to the public toilets, pay phones, food court, and baggage check area. One bag costs 20B (50¢/30p) per day.
"Officials" may approach you in the station offering help. Be careful -- not all may actually be officials; proceed to the ticketing counter or information booth directly.
Metered taxis from the station cost about 50B to 100B (US$1.40-US$2.85/75p-£1.55) to nearby Sala Daeng BTS on Silom Road, depending on the time of day; there is an MRT (subway) station at Hua Lamphong for connections to the BTS. For Sukhumvit Road, take the MRT to the Sukhumvit stop and then transfer to the Asok BTS.
By Bus
Bangkok has three major bus stations, each serving a different part of the country. All air-conditioned public buses to the West and the Southern Peninsula arrive and depart from the Southern Bus Terminal (tel. 02434-7192) on Nakhon Chaisi and Phra Pinklao Road (near Bangkok Noi Station in Thonburi; west of the river over the Phra Pinklao Bridge from the Democracy Monument). Service to the East Coast (including Pattaya) arrives and departs from the Eastern Bus Terminal, also known as Ekkamai (tel. 02391-2504), on Sukhumvit Road opposite Soi 63 (Ekkamai BTS). Buses to the north arrive and leave from the Northern Bus Terminal, aka Mo Chit (tel. 02936-2841), Kampaengphet 2 Road, near the Chatuchak Weekend Market, and a short taxi or bus ride from Mo Chit BTS or MRT stations. Affordable, long-distance VIP buses leave from various locations in town and can be booked by any of the agents along Sukhumvit or Khao San roads.
Planning a Trip
The Bangkok Tourist Bureau has offices at major junctions throughout the city. Call them with any questions at tel. 02225-7612; or visit www.bangkoktourist.com. They provide basic information services, maps, brochures, and recommendations. Their main office is at 17/1 Phra Arthit Rd., just under the Phra Pinklao bridge near Khao San, but they also operate out of the airports and in various kiosks around the city: opposite the Grand Palace, in front of MBK shopping mall, at River City mall, and along Sukhumvit. All offices are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT; www.tourismthailand.org) offers general information regarding travel in Bangkok and upcountry, and has a useful hotline (tel. 1672) reachable from anywhere in the kingdom; it's open daily 8am to 8pm. Ironically, TAT's offices are not always conveniently located for foreigners who don't read Thai. It has a kiosk at Suvarnabhumi International Airport's arrival floor, open daily 8am to 10pm, but their main office is off the beaten track at 1600 New Phetchaburi Rd., Makkasan, Ratchathewi (tel. 02250-5500).
Useful Publications -- TAT produces an enormous number of glossy tourist brochures on destinations, including Bangkok; but beware, many may be outdated. Bangkok's free magazines, available in hotel lobbies, are more current. Look for Where or Thaiways, with maps, tips, and facts covering Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Bangkok Dining & Entertainment specializes mostly in restaurant reviews and nightlife. BK Magazine is a fun, free weekly with info on the capital's events (available at any Starbucks). English-language daily newspapers Bangkok Post and The Nation have sections devoted to Bangkok must-sees.
Getting There
By Plane
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (airport code BKK), opened in September 2006, is now the main hub for all international travelers arriving to Thailand; it also handles domestic flights (with three-digit codes) in and out of the capital. It's 30km (over 18 miles) east of the city. Suvarnabhumi offers a wide range of services, including luggage storage, currency exchange, banks, a branch of the British pharmacy Boots, ATMs, a post office, medical centers (two are 24-hr. clinics), Internet service, and telephones. All of Suvarnabhumi's restaurant and shopping outlets are infamously overpriced (up to 10 times city prices), though; budget travelers would do well to stop by a downtown convenience store to stock up on snacks and drinks. Five minutes away is Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport (www.novotel.com), a five-star hotel. For more detailed information on Suvarnabhumi, see www.airportthai.co.th.
Old Don Mueang Airport (airline code DMG) is 24km (15 miles) north of the heart of the city and was closed for a period in 2006. It has recently reopened, serving some domestic flights (with four-digit codes) and all flights on One-Two-GO and Nok Air. It no longer offers the range of services it used to but still has cafes and diners as well as ATMs. Amari Don Mueang Airport Hotel (www.amari.com) is opposite the airport and accessed via a skybridge or a shuttle bus (book in advance). For more details on Don Mueang, see www.bangkok-city.com/airport/airport_don-muang.htm.
Note: As of 2007, passengers no longer pay any departure taxes. But there are no ATMs beyond Immigration (airside) at Suvarnabhumi, so all those leaving Thailand -- or those in transit -- must ensure they have enough cash for their onward destination before they enter passport control, especially those paying for visas on arrival in countries such as Myanmar and Indochina, where airside airport ATMs may not exist or may have run out of cash.
Getting to & from the Airports -- From both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, it takes about 40 to 60 minutes to drive to the city, depending on traffic, and over 90 minutes in heavy rain or at rush hour (or both). The city's larger hotels offer pickup services for a fee, but both airports have public taxi, limousine, and bus services to Bangkok; Suvarnabhumi also has buses to Pattaya. Taking a taxi into town is your easiest and fastest option for both airports.
At the Arrival Halls at either airport, don't be tempted by the many taxi touts. In both airports, simply follow signs to the public taxi or bus stands. Get some small change, torn satang in Thai, in the Arrivals Hall before you leave the airport, as you'll need this for the tollbooths. Without tolls, expect to pay between 250B and 300B (US$7.10-US$8.60/£3.85-£4.60) from either airport to reach most hotels downtown.
Private limousine services such as AOT offer air-conditioned sedans and drivers from both airports. Look for the booth in Arrivals. Trips from Suvarnabhumi start at 1,200B (US$34/£18). Advanced booking is not necessary.
Airport Express buses (tel. 02995-1252), located on Suvarnabhumi Level 1 at Gate 8, are a convenient and inexpensive alternative into the city and cost 150B (US$4.20/£2.30). Buses run every 30 minutes from 5am to midnight and cover four routes and most major hotels. For local and intercity buses, you will need to get on a free shuttle located at Level 2 or 4, going to the Public Transportation Center. From there, buses costing around 35B (US$1/55p) cover 11 city routes, including major BTS stops and the Southern Bus Terminal. For intercity services, go to the relevant ticket counter (daily 6am-9pm) at the Public Transportation Center; three routes serve nearby Pattaya, Jomtien, and Chonburi.
By Train
While a few southern-bound locomotives still use Thonburi's Bangkok Noi Station, most intercity trains to and from the capital stop at Hua Lampong Station (tel. 02223-7010 or the hotline at 1690), east of Yaowarat (Chinatown). Lying at a major intersection of Rama IV and Krung Kasem roads, it's notoriously gridlocked at morning and evening rush hours, so allow 40 minutes extra for traffic delays. Inside the station, clear signs point the way to the public toilets, pay phones, food court, and baggage check area. One bag costs 20B (50¢/30p) per day.
"Officials" may approach you in the station offering help. Be careful -- not all may actually be officials; proceed to the ticketing counter or information booth directly.
Metered taxis from the station cost about 50B to 100B (US$1.40-US$2.85/75p-£1.55) to nearby Sala Daeng BTS on Silom Road, depending on the time of day; there is an MRT (subway) station at Hua Lamphong for connections to the BTS. For Sukhumvit Road, take the MRT to the Sukhumvit stop and then transfer to the Asok BTS.
By Bus
Bangkok has three major bus stations, each serving a different part of the country. All air-conditioned public buses to the West and the Southern Peninsula arrive and depart from the Southern Bus Terminal (tel. 02434-7192) on Nakhon Chaisi and Phra Pinklao Road (near Bangkok Noi Station in Thonburi; west of the river over the Phra Pinklao Bridge from the Democracy Monument). Service to the East Coast (including Pattaya) arrives and departs from the Eastern Bus Terminal, also known as Ekkamai (tel. 02391-2504), on Sukhumvit Road opposite Soi 63 (Ekkamai BTS). Buses to the north arrive and leave from the Northern Bus Terminal, aka Mo Chit (tel. 02936-2841), Kampaengphet 2 Road, near the Chatuchak Weekend Market, and a short taxi or bus ride from Mo Chit BTS or MRT stations. Affordable, long-distance VIP buses leave from various locations in town and can be booked by any of the agents along Sukhumvit or Khao San roads.
