brianbrain Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 I want to travel to Surin this weekend. Should I go by bus or train? If you have any experience of making this trip I would welcome your advice. Incidentally, which BKK bus station serves Surin? Thanks in advance, BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flummoxed Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Mo Chit serves surin. (Northern terminal) It's an arduous journey, usually full, with people sittin on plastic stools in the aisle. I recmmend you take the VIP bus... or the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Take the train!!! Always take the train where posible in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 I'll second that. Take the train! Book early on the first class night train sleeper. Leaves Bangkok (Huala Lumpong) at around 21:00 - 22:00, arrives Surin around 05:00 - 05:30. Bht 960.00 approx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrain Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 Mo Chit serves surin. (Northern terminal)It's an arduous journey, usually full, with people sittin on plastic stools in the aisle. I recmmend you take the VIP bus... or the train. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you for that information! I remember being in a similar situation once before, but that time it was a different destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrain Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 I'll second that. Take the train!Book early on the first class night train sleeper. Leaves Bangkok (Huala Lumpong) at around 21:00 - 22:00, arrives Surin around 05:00 - 05:30. Bht 960.00 approx. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for this very useful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Beware of the expats in Surin, they can lead you astray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 For sure take the train. After sriving nearly 25 times from Suphan to Surin I would never get on the bus. There are many things I just don't like about the way they drive. Beware of the expats in Surin, they can lead you astray. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bronco, are you having a swipe at me ??? I will be in the Ampour Muang (or maybe Ampour Chang) on Saturday enjoying my monthly falang breakfast. Are you going to be nearby ??? ? Are you going to be nearby ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) Lets just say there's a "Farang connection" Edited December 9, 2004 by bronco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knut Skaar Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I have been there and have used my car. Nice trip in a rice farming land. I visited the Surin Elephant Roundup which is a event every year in November. I recommend that. See some pictures from the event I took http://skaarpictures.com/images79/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Beware of the expats in Surin, they can lead you astray. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bronco, are you having a swipe at me ??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe I know the culprits to whom Blonco is refering. BTW, B, one is now in Cha Am, one back in UK and the Alkie is holed up in a Norwegian compound close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrain Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Guys, Thanks for all the replies. As it was, I had an unexpected change in my schedule and so I visited Korat and not Surin. For reference, I took the BTS to Mo Chit, and then a number 3 red bus from nearby the BTS to the Northern Bus Terminal (about 10 minutes). The journey from the NBT to Korat cost 157 baht and took about three and a half hours. The driving was okay - I have no complaints. I made the return journey using Chantour on a much nicer bus - good quality reclining seats, blankets, and even had lap belts. The bus was half-empty. The price was 150 baht. For the curious, I spent two nights in Korat and visited the nearby "ancient city" at Phi Mai (พิมาย). It's was okay if you are into that sort of thing. There's a local bus from Korat to Phi Mai that costs 26 baht and takes about an hour. Korat was clean, not too much traffic, and had just a handful of tourists. There's nothing much to do there but that suited me just fine. I visited the night market and also chatted with many of the friendly locals. Personally I'd say it was nicer than Chiang Mai city but I'll probably be shot down for that remark. But then again I'm not into backpacker guesthouses, bars, temples, trekking, and cooking / self-improvement / meditation courses. Oh, one other thing, my "hotel" in Korat cost 180 baht per night, including TV (one English channel), towels, and hot water shower. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Beware of the expats in Surin, they can lead you astray. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bronco, are you having a swipe at me ??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe I know the culprits to whom Blonco is refering. BTW, B, one is now in Cha Am, one back in UK and the Alkie is holed up in a Norwegian compound close by. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and the famous yorkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas_cars Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Guys,Thanks for all the replies. As it was, I had an unexpected change in my schedule and so I visited Korat and not Surin. For reference, I took the BTS to Mo Chit, and then a number 3 red bus from nearby the BTS to the Northern Bus Terminal (about 10 minutes). The journey from the NBT to Korat cost 157 baht and took about three and a half hours. The driving was okay - I have no complaints. I made the return journey using Chantour on a much nicer bus - good quality reclining seats, blankets, and even had lap belts. The bus was half-empty. The price was 150 baht. For the curious, I spent two nights in Korat and visited the nearby "ancient city" at Phi Mai (พิมาย). It's was okay if you are into that sort of thing. There's a local bus from Korat to Phi Mai that costs 26 baht and takes about an hour. Korat was clean, not too much traffic, and had just a handful of tourists. There's nothing much to do there but that suited me just fine. I visited the night market and also chatted with many of the friendly locals. Personally I'd say it was nicer than Chiang Mai city but I'll probably be shot down for that remark. But then again I'm not into backpacker guesthouses, bars, temples, trekking, and cooking / self-improvement / meditation courses. Oh, one other thing, my "hotel" in Korat cost 180 baht per night, including TV (one English channel), towels, and hot water shower. BB <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just 180 Baht/Night?? Great,Where's that Hotel?it's name and any phone number?Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Probably the back of Jaye's truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrain Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Just 180 Baht/Night?? Great,Where's that Hotel?it's name and any phone number?Thanks a lot <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The name of the hotel was โตเกียวแมนชั่น (Tokyo Mansion). Don't expect luxury for that price, and remember I did put the word "hotel" in quotes. However, for me it was just fine. Incidentally, I have no idea if they speak any English as we only spoke in Thai. There were two other hotels close by, one of which was named Tokyo Hotel. I've lost my map and phone number - maybe I'll be able to find them later. If you can figure it out, there are songthaews around Korat that can take you from the bus station and drop you in town. Cost 5 baht. The tuktuk drivers will tell you it is 5km but any farang could walk it in 15 / 20 minutes. They are lying little gits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Jayes ute has got that on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Beware of the expats in Surin, they can lead you astray. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not to mention our Antipodean customers. Bye the way the Cha-Am connection is visiting Surin around now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Can you give the yorkie a discount on his chang so he can afford to get his telephone line upraded Who is the Cha am connection?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Who is the Cha am connection?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CDB is back for Christmas! I have a bloody hangover already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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