everydaysthesame Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I need to go to BKK to buy a few bits n pieces. Absolutely broke at the moment so considering the Ferry/Bus. Do I need my head examining or is it bearable? Any advice ???? everydaysthesame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I need to go to BKK to buy a few bits n pieces. Absolutely broke at the moment so considering the Ferry/Bus.Do I need my head examining or is it bearable? Any advice ???? everydaysthesame examining head doesn't hurt - by bus travel the great majority of thai and foreigners. drink water, sleep, read book, practice you thai on girsl/boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everydaysthesame Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 thanks how long does it take, is there more than 1 way to get there? Any recommended companys? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 thankshow long does it take, is there more than 1 way to get there? Any recommended companys? cheers Takes about 12 hours.Heading from Lamai, the bus Depot is just before Nathon on the left,I think just after the bridge.I recommend you take the VIP bus. Large reclining seats & I think only takes 25 passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omlagus Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 If your broke............their is a cheaper option. Go to Nathon, to a travel agent called 'Bamboo House' next to SCB. The buses aren't as comfortable( 36 seat?) as the one Rooo suggested, but cheaper. I've used this company for 6 years and never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 how bad is it? its a bus. it couldn't get much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Why not take the sleeper train from Surat Thani to Bangkok ? totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiJens Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Why not take the sleeper train from Surat Thani to Bangkok ?totster Just to be sure, Totster, isn't that more expensive than a bus? As I understand it, the OP is wanting the cheapest way. But agree with you that it's more comfortable in the right class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I took the bus once. About 60km out of BKK we hit traffic. The entire trip from my door to being let off in BKK was something like 14 hours. I will NEVER do that again. What do you mean you are broke? A cheap flight to BKK is about 2,500 baht. The VIP bus is just under 1,000. Are you telling me that you have money to buy things in BKK but can't afford an extra 1,500 for plane fare? Maybe you should hitchhike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everydaysthesame Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'm going to BKK to buy some stuff to send back to UK to make some money. Makes sense to do this as cheap as possible in order to make as much profit as possible. simple really. 2,500 x 2 = 5,000 1,000 x 2 = 2000 save 3000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'm going to BKK to buy some stuff to send back to UK to make some money. Makes sense to do this as cheap as possible in order to make as much profit as possible. simple really.2,500 x 2 = 5,000 1,000 x 2 = 2000 save 3000 baht. Or perhaps he is looking to spend the 3000 baht that has been saved on some 'recreational activity' whilst up in the smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog683 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 how bad is it? its a bus. it couldn't get much worse. sooooo true.....make sure you have a good life insurance policy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Why not Air Asia. Surattani - Bangkok 1000 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiJens Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Why not Air Asia. Surattani - Bangkok 1000 Baht Great, Now thats cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Save 3,000 baht. Save 3,000 baht? Yes, but 3K is small potatoes, isn't it? What are you buying to sell, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 12hrs on a coach? I shudder at the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyree D. Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 the bus is really bad. they will stick you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafaso Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I hear they put a sleeping gas in the air system and when everyone is passed out they go through everybodys wallets and take their money. Also, some people have had their private parts played with too while passed out on the gas! Take a scuba regulator with you when you go! I'd rather walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) I hear they put a sleeping gas in the air system and when everyone is passed out they go through everybodys wallets and take their money. Also, some people have had their private parts played with too while passed out on the gas!Take a scuba regulator with you when you go! I'd rather walk. I think you would have a bit of a WARNING when you see a driver with a scuba mask on :D Edit,had to contain myself lmaoooooooooo. Edited February 3, 2007 by Rooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Govt buses are generally safe but also cost quite a bit more than the Khao San road buses. It is these unregulated KSR buses that generally have a high incidence of theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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