Late arrival in BKK - how late is too late?

[Im_in]

So my flight will be arriving at Bangkok late on the 4th of June:

AR BANGKOK SUVARNABH 2305

 

Given the late hour, is it a good idea to spend the night in Bangkok and then go to Pattaya?

 

Or should I book a room in Pattaya even though I will be arriving very late (taking a taxi I guess)?

 

Thanks.

[ExpatDave]

So my flight will be arriving at Bangkok late on the 4th of June:

AR BANGKOK SUVARNABH 2305

 

Given the late hour, is it a good idea to spend the night in Bangkok and then go to Pattaya?

 

Or should I book a room in Pattaya even though I will be arriving very late (taking a taxi I guess)?

 

Thanks.

 

[fostraswift]

you could be in pattaya at 1am....perfect

 

pattaya is easier, just head for Walking Street

Edited June 2, 2011 by fostraswift

[jojomecanic]

Given the late hour, is it a good idea to spend the night in Bangkok and then go to Pattaya?

 

1 - get a seat in the front of the plane

2 - travel light (only cabin luggage)

3 - as you get out, rush to the customs before everybody

4 - go out to meet your pre-booked taxi. don't forget to tell him that you will get out quickly.

 

I usualy arrive between 10'45pm and 11'15 and it's not to late. I never go to Bkk

It now takes just a bit more than one hour to get to Pattaya.you'll be at a bar before 1'am

 

Edit : If you're traveling with Qantas or BA, you can get a Premium economy. Not too expensive, lot more comfortable, can have 2 hand luggage end you're right in the front ready to get out !

 

 

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Edited June 2, 2011 by jojomecanic

[LRanger]

Emirates from Sydney on Dec 30/12/10, arrived 2.10am. Had carry on bags, and luckily upgraded to biz class so I was out of the airport by 2.30am and hurtling down the toll-way of love at 130km/hour. Slept like coma in taxi, checked in my hotel and was in the clubs.

 

Good sleep during the day then good to go for NYE in Pattaya....

[The Seeker]

I always pre-book my room in Pattaya, but you don't have to. However, as you are arriving late at night it might be worth pre-booking a room for one night at least, as you don't want to waste too much time looking for a room when you get there. As soon as you see some of the nightlife you will be desperate to get out amongst it!

[On Borrowed Time]

Mate my flight always arrives at that time in BKK. Always get to pattaya around 1am (only 1 hour 20 minute drive that time of night). enough time to check in shower and be in the action at 1:30.

 

Don't sweat it!

[Im_in]

Wow. Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like that is not an uncommon arrival time.

 

It seems like planning/booking a hotel and taxi are on the priority list now.

 

See you in Pattaya in a couple of days.

 

Cheers!

[fostraswift]

Wow. Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like that is not an uncommon arrival time.

 

It seems like planning/booking a hotel and taxi are on the priority list now.

 

See you in Pattaya in a couple of days.

 

Cheers!

 

get a hotel booked as its your first time and you will be arriving late..

and inform the hotel of you arrival time

 

mr t taxi ive found to be very reliable

 

[email protected] 1000 baht

 

or you could just walk outside and get a taxi meter 1300baht

Edited June 2, 2011 by fostraswift

[fostraswift]

Wow. Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like that is not an uncommon arrival time.

 

It seems like planning/booking a hotel and taxi are on the priority list now.

 

See you in Pattaya in a couple of days.

 

Cheers!

 

get a hotel booked as its your first time and you will be arriving late..

 

mr t taxi ive found to be very reliable

 

[email protected]

1000 baht

 

or you could just walk outside and get a taxi meter 1300baht

[occasionalpunter]

I can second that mr t taxi is reliable..used them 3-4 times in the past year.

[On Borrowed Time]

I've also used [email protected] always reliable also but 1200, nice cars. but i haven't heard a bad word about the Mr T service either.. just book something.

[GoldCoastJon]

Some pretty good advice from other BM's

 

Book your room, hop in a taxi, I used Mr T last time and was in Patts just over an hour after getting in the car. When you arrive you'll have plenty of time to hit WS or other areas.

[wackyjacky]

I'm going to have to disagree with all y'all. I'd go to Bangkok & hit SC. You'll be knee deep in pussy an hour earlier. You may be 'meat' from the flight and not capable of an 'all-nighter'. Tons of porta-bars open on Suk full of FLs & open late late. Take the bus from Ekkamai to PTY the next day and save yourself 1000B. wj

Edited June 6, 2011 by wackyjacky

[Im_in]

So heres what I ended up doing:

 

Went to the Agoda website and booked a hotel (Nautical Inn).

 

When I arrived at BKK I took the suggestion found in another thread and went upstairs to the departure level and out to the taxi stand.

I spotted a cab with a Farang getting out of it and spoke to the driver. He first wanted 1500 for the trip but quickly agreed to 1200 and off I went.

(thanks again to the forums)

 

It did end up being a bit late to get into the action as I really just wandered around, not being very familiar with which things are hopping at that time of night.

Soi 7 + 8 were stil pretty good.

Having a great time now.

 

Cheers,

G