Greenside Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 My stepson's flight would have him arrive at about 00:30 and he has to leave at 06:00. Are the main airport facilities open all night and is there a reasonable chance of being able to grab some sleep or does security treat you like a vagrant? I know there are hotels close by but he sees this as being part of the adventure. Guess I might have done that at his age, come to think of it I spent the night on Euston station with my girlfriend about 50 years ago... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Been several years since the last time I did it waiting for a morning flight to here. Never a problem with security and many places were open. Sleep depends upon him since all that is available is normal seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I've done all nighters a couple of times in airports recently.loads of people getting yoga style mats and just crashing where ever they like. Seems globally acceptable based on airports I have been in during the late hours. Heathrow, DMK, BKK, KL,HK & Schiphol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 If he can show his onward booking I doubt that he would be hassled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockyv7 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 spent the night there a couple of months ago when my flight was delayed making me miss my flight out, upstairs from the new part of the domestic terminal there is a cube bed place but that is pricey and im tight as a fishes, McDonalds upstairs and other restraunts had people sleeping in there seating booths everywhere, make sure he slips his arm through the straps of his backpac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire2rescue99 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Don Muang is the perfect airport for an undisturbed snooze! I was an expert back in the day. I was never hassled. Have him pack a plastic pool float in his carry on. One of those long ones with the built in pillows. They're very inexpensive. I even packed a small hand pump to speed things along. Simply walk back to an unused part of the terminal. There are plenty of huge structural columns to partially hid behind. They even have the lights turned down for you in some terminals. Just check around, the places are there. Good luck to him! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, lockyv7 said: spent the night there a couple of months ago when my flight was delayed making me miss my flight out, upstairs from the new part of the domestic terminal there is a cube bed place but that is pricey and im tight as a fishes, McDonalds upstairs and other restraunts had people sleeping in there seating booths everywhere, make sure he slips his arm through the straps of his backpac. There's one called sleep box which has individual small full bedrooms and I think shared toilet / shower facilities, just checked their website, from 480.00Baht per night incl tax. Website - http://www.sleepboxbymiracle.com/ Website has some photos. Good luck. Edited April 24, 2018 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) On 4/21/2018 at 5:44 PM, ubonjoe said: Been several years since the last time I did it waiting for a morning flight to here. Never a problem with security and many places were open. Sleep depends upon him since all that is available is normal seating. There is a new place in Don Muang called Sleepbox, I have used it. They have small comfortable rooms and showers ( not shared but compact! ) and a bar outside selling beer, spirits and reasonably priced snacks. Rooms can be rented by the hour, two, three or four hours. It's on the 4th floor, terminal 2 at Don Muang. Scorecard, It is NOT 480 baht a night, that is for the first hour but they do deals for three hours and different deals depending on what time of day or night it is. If he just wants to ' bum around ' in the airport, he will have no problems with security and also there are various outlets open throughout the night in there to buy stuff from 7-11 or Family Mart type places. http://www.sleepboxbymiracle.com/ Edited April 24, 2018 by Scouse123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 21/04/2018 at 5:44 PM, ubonjoe said: Been several years since the last time I did it waiting for a morning flight to here. Never a problem with security and many places were open. Sleep depends upon him since all that is available is normal seating. in that situation l.tske 4 seats goodnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 If he's arriving on an international flight, by the time he gets off the plane, through immigration and collects any baggage, it will be time to board his next flight :) Plenty of places to get a couple hrs kip at DM though.. No dramas.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Media1 said: in that situation l.tske 4 seats goodnight Yes, many a time I have seen you and your soulmates displaying such thoughtfullness. Nice to see that, across race and culture, humanity is willing to at least share its selfishness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Many thanks everyone. It sounds like he'll cope OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Not an issue at all.. I have done the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Box Hotel in the airport would get him a hot shower, chance to catch some sleep. Hourly rates, I believe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 7:20 PM, scorecard said: There's one called sleep box which has individual small full bedrooms and I think shared toilet / shower facilities, just checked their website, from 480.00Baht per night incl tax. Website - http://www.sleepboxbymiracle.com/ Website has some photos. Good luck. 480 baht PER HOUR, 8 hours will cost you over 2000... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) On 24/4/2561 at 10:49 AM, Scouse123 said: There is a new place in Don Muang called Sleepbox, I have used it. They have small comfortable rooms and showers ( not shared but compact! ) and a bar outside selling beer, spirits and reasonably priced snacks. Rooms can be rented by the hour, two, three or four hours. It's on the 4th floor, terminal 2 at Don Muang. Scorecard, It is NOT 480 baht a night, that is for the first hour but they do deals for three hours and different deals depending on what time of day or night it is. If he just wants to ' bum around ' in the airport, he will have no problems with security and also there are various outlets open throughout the night in there to buy stuff from 7-11 or Family Mart type places. http://www.sleepboxbymiracle.com/ My error, my apology, yes it's an hourly rate. By good luck I've never had to do an overnighter at an airport. If I did have such a long wait over and if there's plenty of spots in the airport halls etc., to curl up, with legs and arms wrapped around all possessions then I would probably consider taking the sleep box for just one hour to get a good shower n shave etc., change to some fresh clothes, but each to their own of course. Edited April 29, 2018 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) Well, he survived the night OK although I don't think sleeping figured high on the agenda. For security I lent him my retractable wire lock, which at least prevents opportunistic bag grabbing. It usually lives in my camera bag and provides some reassurance at least. Main complaint: It was cold and although he'd expected that, his jacket wasn't heavy enough to stay comfortable. Edited April 30, 2018 by Greenside Early morning grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 22 hours ago, Hardie said: 480 baht PER HOUR, 8 hours will cost you over 2000... Bargain, compared to 8 hours sitting in plastic chair in a big bright, busy and noisy airport with your bags wrapped around various limbs in case you open your eyes and they've been opened and rummaged. At least give the Thai baggage handlers a chance to get the good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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