User Name Eric

Pattaya:  November 21-December 5

Bangkok:  December 5-9

I have used this on in the past. A bit pricey but works. Website still seems to indicate the service is available.

 

https://www.limousine.in.th/fast-track-immigration.html

Just booked Fast Track and ride to Pattaya through this company.

Booked, paid deposit, and got email conformation all within a few hours.  Also they are running a promotional price to Pattaya so I locked the price in.  Also really wanted fast track because of the time I'm arriving in BKK.  12:00 is a bad time to go through immigration alot of planes are landing around this time.

Well let everyone know how the services work after I use them in November.

OK its OFFICIAL!

Everything is booked and ready to go for my first trip.  

November 15-20 Pattaya

November 20-27 Bangkok

Can't wait just under 90 days till I'm on the plane.

I know I will visit on my trip in November for some seafood.  Not to far from where I'm staying.  Kinda reminds me of the Port of LA fish market.

Bump...

Does anyone know anything about this issue?

Quick look at Trip Advisor and reviews are mixed.

 

Best to say what your budget is and what it is your looking to do, Beer bars, GoGo, Masaage etc. and someone can post a suggestion.

For me I spend a bit more than others on a Hotel so no use telling you to stay at Four Points in Soi 15 when your budget does not stretch that far.

 

This will be your first trip to Bangkok?

I'd suggest look at places in Soi 11 such as Travel Lodge as a starter, maybe even Aloft depending on budget as it's central to Soi Cowboy and Nana though both hotels are a bit further up the street from Sukhumvit Road.

 

Majestic Suites is also worth looking at and some of the places down Soi 4.

Thanks for the info mr freeze.  Yes it is my first time to Bangkok.  I have a chance to add a few days to my all ready planned trip which I have a room booked at Heaven@4.  I did pick that location because of the proximity to NEP.  

My thought was to mix it up and stay somewhere else for the days I'm adding on.  I definitely will be using the massage shops in the area of Retro plus I like how close it is to the BTS line.  Of the hotels you named I would rather stay under 50$ US, so Travelodge looks great and is in my price range but it is pretty far up the Soi.  

You never know I may go to Pattaya instead since I have never been there either.  

The choices the choices!

Retro 39 Hotel?  Has anyone ever stayed at this location?  Guest Friendly?

I was looking at the location and was surprised that it is very close to the BTS Line and also in massage zone.

I did a search and didn't see anything pop up so what do you guys think?

The main reason I'm thinking about buying the pass is the time of my flight arrival time (11:00 am).  Knowing I will be in economy I will be near the back of the plane so getting off the plane quickly maybe a issue.  

Also after I bumped the original post I read on Pattaya Addict that starting June 1st the new passes are blue instead of brown.  Not sure how long the old passes will be good or if they expire.  Before I purchase the pass I will email to see what passes they are mailing out.

Keep everyone posted on what I hear.

Giving this topic a bump because I'm thinking about order one.  Can't beat the price for the convenience of getting through faster than normal.

So has anyone tired this recently?  This makes more sense than the meet me at the gate service.  I can walk from gate to immigration no problem.

Any information would be great and thanks in advance.

I love the buffets (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the JW Marriott, near Nana Plaza. A little pricey. Usually have a good selection of Thai, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Western fare.

Do any of these buffets have open bar or an add on option for alcohol?

That's a pool area and that view is very nice!  How late are the pools usually open till?  

My recent trips have all been with EVA.

 

Their Premium Economy service is worth it.

 

And departing time from my US location is just past midnight, so I arrive to BKK by early afternoon.

 

 

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That departing time works out for me thats what caught my eye about EVA.  

Work all day to take my mind off of vacation.  Stop at home cleanup grab my bags and head to the airport.  Get on plane and get some shut eye and wake up in BKK in the morning time.  

Thanks for all the info on the train versus taxi.

I have a feeling I will take the train coming into town since I will be by the train because of the currency exchange being down stairs.  Plus I have a feeling it maybe shorter in time because of traffic.  I'm surprised that the BTS doesn't have elevators as an option instead of stairs.  Are wheelchairs not used in Thailand or no laws requiring Handicapped services?  

I was wondering the opinion of the people that have taken taxi and the train from airport to NANA BTS line stop.  I will be leaving the airport around lunch time so I'm not sure what traffic would look like.  Will only be carrying a small suitcase and backpack so not alot of stuff.  I will be using the BTS to get around the city so public transportation isn't a issue.  

Just throwing the question out there.  

Thanks

I believe Big Fat Besty did a review on YouTube. Look it up.

Thanks for the info on the video.  The rooms like fine to me I was just wondering if anyone had up to date information.  Just trying to narrow down a reservation.  Does anyone every keep multiple reservations to different hotels?  Then cancel the one not needed before when closer to the date of travel.

Hello everyone,

Have a few questions about Heaven@4:

Has anyone stayed here recently?  Been looking at the reviews on TripAdvisor and it seems to be good for a hotel in that price range.  I know this hotel is guest friendly but will the BG walk from NEP back to the hotel?  It doesn't seem to be that far away to walk.

Thanks for any info.

Uh... the image you posted looks a lot like Chinese beef brisket noodles not Japanese ramen. What type of ramen are you looking for?

Just grabbed the photo off of google.  I should have started with this photo for a laugh.  

I was searching this forum looking for ramen recommendations and everything was a few years old.  Any where in the city since I will travel for ramen.  Well GOOD ramen that is.  So doesn't just have to be in the Soi 4-30 area of town.

Thanks

Uber is not available in SE Asia anymore I think.  GRAB is the new UBER in Thailand and SE Asia.

Thanks for all the input on the airlines.  Just glad I live near a major airport that has a lot of options to choose from.  My plan is just to get the basic ticket nothing fancy.  I wish I had a bunch of miles saved up for a upgrade but no such luck.

I would totally agree. I’ve only ever flown PRC airlines in business class, which is a pretty rough experience...just like US airlines; my only time in EVA was transatlantic in premium economy. This one experience was really good. More like what you’d expect of Singapore Airlines, Asiana, ANA etc.

Sir Jon:

So you like Asiana Airlines also?  About the same as EVA?  

Thanks again to everyone answers!

So I have been researching my options for my flight to BKK.  I haven't had a lot of experience with airlilnes that operate in Asia.  I have some choices that are all about the same price give or take 50$ (USD).  

EVA Airlines or China Eastern Airlines?

Both flight would have 1 stop and the time in travel is about the same.  I thinking more of customer service and in air experience people have had (food, drinks, entertainment). 

Thanks for any input of the situation. 

Is it to early to think about November 2018?  I don't think so when you have to plan a trip a head of time.  My dates are flexible but I am leaning towards the middle to late part of the month.  Thinking about 8-12 days not quite sure yet.  Can't wait for the fun to begin!