friend of mine is going to visit a friend who lives at Sakaeo and needs a bus or minivan from pattaya or Bang saray ,, any ideas please ??? I cant help as im overseas again

27 minutes ago, liddelljohn said:

friend of mine is going to visit a friend who lives at Sakaeo and needs a bus or minivan from pattaya or Bang saray ,, any ideas please ??? I cant help as im overseas again

I will only add I NEVER use minivans I value my life and sanity too much,

There is no direct bus or minivan service connecting Pattaya or Bang Saray to Sa Kaeo. Because these destinations are not on the same major transit corridor, your friend will need to travel via Bangkok to complete the journey.

Here is the most straightforward way for them to make the trip:

Step 1: Pattaya/Bang Saray to Bangkok

Your friend needs to get to one of the main bus terminals in Bangkok.

• From Pattaya: There are frequent, reliable buses and minivans from the Pattaya North Bus Station to Bangkok's Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) or Mo Chit (Northern Bus Terminal).

• From Bang Saray: They will likely need to take a local taxi or songthaew to the Pattaya main bus station first to catch a coach or minivan headed to Bangkok.

Step 2: Bangkok to Sa Kaeo

Once they arrive in Bangkok, they should head to the Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Eastern Bus Terminal).

• Why Ekkamai? This terminal has the most frequent and direct services to Sa Kaeo province.

• There are regular vans and minibuses departing for Sa Kaeo throughout the day. The journey from Bangkok to Sa Kaeo typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Summary of the Journey

Stage	Route	Suggested Transport
Stage 1	Pattaya/Bang Saray $\rightarrow$ Bangkok	Coach or Minivan (to Ekkamai or Mo Chit)
Stage 2	Bangkok (Ekkamai) $\rightarrow$ Sa Kaeo	Minibus / Van

Important Tips for Your Friend:

• Booking: It is highly recommended to book the Bangkok-to-Sa Kaeo leg online in advance (via sites like 12Go Asia) to ensure a seat, especially if they are traveling on a weekend or public holiday.

• Luggage: If they have a lot of luggage, a bus is much better than a minivan. Minivans have very limited space, and they may be asked to pay for an extra seat if their bags are large.

• Taxis/Private Transfers: If they prefer a direct, stress-free option, they can hire a private taxi or transfer service directly from Pattaya to Sa Kaeo. While much more expensive than public transport (typically starting from 3,000–4,000 THB), it is the only way to avoid the multiple transfers and the long travel time associated with public transport.