Planning a trip to Bangkok (driving) in a couple of weeks, staying in the city for a few days and thinking of parking my car at Suvanabhum airport. Used to do it about 5 years before and a good option for me, around 250 baht a day and jump on the Skytrain into the city. Just wondering has anyone parked there lately. Probably mid week for me. I remember last time I went I got a parking spot but it was only just....there were cars double parked, Real mess. Wondering how you would get your car out in that situation. Been caught for over an hour a couple of times at concerts, malls where I left early and the brain dead numpty who parked me in obviously assumed whoever he jammed up would be staying until the end. I know a lot of the time they leave their handbrake off but not always and you simply push the car out the way. Anyone been there lately?

Yes, a couple of months ago, we were running late due to traffic and couldn't find the long stay car park so ended up in one close to the airport and as you say it was packed, no free spaces.

I tried double parking but if I left my handbrake off I couldn't lock the door.....

Parked at the end of the row in the end without double parking but I was worried someone would hit the car as space was tight.

I did contact an off airport place initially but the cost was about the same as the long stay park but worth considering.

2 hours ago, YorkshireTyke said:

Yes, a couple of months ago, we were running late due to traffic and couldn't find the long stay car park so ended up in one close to the airport and as you say it was packed, no free spaces.

I tried double parking but if I left my handbrake off I couldn't lock the door.....

Parked at the end of the row in the end without double parking but I was worried so

2 hours ago, YorkshireTyke said:

Thanks for the reply mate. Probably a stupid question really depends on the day and time you get there I guess. Is the long term car park far away? I am guessing its not undercover

There is a commuter parking lot opposite Lad Krabang Airport link station. You can see it on Google maps. Unattended though. You might find a shady/covered spot.

There is also a small one at Hua Mak airport link station.

Edited June 15Jun 15 by VocalNeal

It can be busy, especially around holiday times. But I normally find if you go down a couple of floors you'll find a space. Or go up to the very top as they have extended that.

A bit cheeky but...

Have lunch here https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gw9GN74S9e8LBDuG7

then ask nicely if you can leave your car for a couple of days while you go downtown. The lady there speaks English. Lots of space.

Then get a Grab/taxi to your hotel.

Edited June 15Jun 15 by VocalNeal

7 hours ago, Kenny202 said:

Is the long term car park far away? I am guessing its not undercover

It's partially covered and can't be more than a few minutes in the bus.....when it comes of course. Anyway, it's here......PQ38+4JF Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan

21 hours ago, Kenny202 said:

Thanks for the reply mate. Probably a stupid question really depends on the day and time you get there I guess. Is the long term car park far away? I am guessing its not undercover

I don't know I didn't find it, I passed one park then came to another soon after and asked the 2 attendants stood around for long stay and they pointed to the second one nearby, I was running out of time so parked there but the price wasn't long stay prices.

On 6/15/2026 at 7:27 AM, YorkshireTyke said:

Yes, a couple of months ago, we were running late due to traffic and couldn't find the long stay car park so ended up in one close to the airport and as you say it was packed, no free spaces.

I tried double parking but if I left my handbrake off I couldn't lock the door.....

Parked at the end of the row in the end without double parking but I was worried someone would hit the car as space was tight.

I did contact an off airport place initially but the cost was about the same as the long stay park but worth considering.

Interesting that you can’t lock the door without handbrakes. What car is it?

Did it last November. Used the parking area next to the departure/arrival building. Couldn't find a parking slot but found a gap to double park. Was picking someone up and was a bit late so didn't drive around the whole place, just took the first avaliable spot. Was only going to be there a few minutes so wasn't too concerned with double parking.

On 6/15/2026 at 5:59 PM, Upnotover said:

It's partially covered and can't be more than a few minutes in the bus.....when it comes of course. Anyway, it's here......PQ38+4JF Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan

There is practically unlimited long-term parking at this lot - and the only real limit is what's covered and what's close to the (electric) bus stop. The bus comes every 15 minutes and is about 5-6 min to the terminal and 6-10 minutes back to the lot. If you don't mind paying more, the short-term lot (Zone 4) on the ground level is rarely full-full and there's always the ability to double park and leave your handbrake off. Uncovered of course. All is explained here: All parking zones at Suvarnabhumi Airport

The rate in the garage connected to the terminal building is still 250 baht per day (and now you can pay by QR instead of just cash). Yes, it can get quite crowded, but we have never failed to get a real spot (not double parked) if we spend enough time going down to the lower floors to find one. Sometimes it takes two minutes, and sometimes 15 minutes 🤷

If I'm planning a few days in Bangkok, I book a hotel with parking. The car stays there. Taxis, tuk-tuks, and other forms of public transport are sufficient for visiting other places in BKK.

23 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

Interesting that you can’t lock the door without handbrakes. What car is it?

23 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

Interesting that you can’t lock the door without handbrakes. What car is it?

Audi TT

Does anyone do similar, but using Don Mueang? Doable?

Sick of the last bit flogging into the centre of BKK

2 hours ago, YorkshireTyke said:

Audi TT

Design flaw?

2 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

Does anyone do similar, but using Don Mueang? Doable?

Sick of the last bit flogging into the centre of BKK

How about Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/74jvW9MrnsRrAsmb6

Or even one station further Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDWxwK2TMZ39vcUw5

Edited June 18Jun 18 by VocalNeal

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

How about Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/74jvW9MrnsRrAsmb6

Or even one station further Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDWxwK2TMZ39vcUw5

Oooo....thanks for that....will investigate.

My other thought was to drive to Saraburi and catch a coach from there.

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

How about Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/74jvW9MrnsRrAsmb6

Or even one station further Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDWxwK2TMZ39vcUw5

Straight to Nana....that looks very doable.....cheers.

4 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

How about Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/74jvW9MrnsRrAsmb6

Or even one station further Park & Ride Yaek Kor Por Aor Station

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nDWxwK2TMZ39vcUw5

is this parking free?

is there a time limit do you know?

12 minutes ago, UKJASE said:

is this parking free?

is there a time limit do you know?

No its not free. Details of BTS park and ride locations are here.....https://www.bts.co.th/eng/parking/parking-page.html

any one know any good, free, non flooding street parking in bkk, within 20 mins or so taxi ride of swampy / don mueang?

i have spent loads on parking lately

On 6/18/2026 at 3:03 AM, YorkshireTyke said:

Audi TT

On 6/18/2026 at 5:10 AM, VocalNeal said:

Design flaw?

It can be done on most models by disabling the parking brake and putting it in neutral, using the shift release button if required, so if this particular one can't then I would say design flaw.