I know this topic has been covered in various ways, over the past months, but wanted to get the latest info. I read that the max time in the short term parking is 24 days, but can't see that mentioned on the airport website. It's a convenience thing for me, will travel with a baby and don't want to hire a taxi to/from home - we don't live in Bangkok - just want to get in our Vigo, stop if/when we want and not be at the mercy of a Thai driver at the wheel of our taxi, bad enough having to deal with the others out on the road :-) When we return, a quick walk over the bridge and into our own vehicle. It will cost around 6,000 Bt, but is worth it, providing vehicle should be safe in the covered car park and we can park for 25/26 days. Any tips on where is most secure area, level to park?

Terminal parking is 250/day.

Long term is 140/day; the sun/rain are free.

http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/NBIA.po...IA_page_Parking

http://www.thaiairways.co.th/eng/suvarnabhumi/index.html

Last April I parked for 23 days in the short term lot on level 3 with no problems, about 5200 Baht. There was a short delay in leaving because the guard/parking attendants had to remove the cardboard "mattresses" from the bed of my truck, so I guess they were just keeping a close eye on it. Lock it and don't worry, but don't leave any valuables in the vehicle, of course.

The last time I stayed here: http://bangpli.com/sananwan.htm I asked Wilaiwan (the owner), Mobile Phone: +66 (0) 818644615, if one could leave their car at the hotel for an extended period of time. She said yes. We didn't discuss price. However, I would imagine it would be less money than 5200 baht for 23 days?

Thanks for the replies and links. Can't see any restriction on length of parking in Short Term, so will do that and hope someone sleeps in the back for security

I'll post here again, after I get back.

... swiftly, back to packing etc.

As others have posted I have had no problem parking in the shorterm for three weeks at 250 bht a day.

I did find a leaflet detailing the longterm parking arrangements under the wipers when I got back so they are aware of the long stayers.

Good or bad thing? Not sure.

I'd think the short term under cover was better, security wise, than the long term "out of sight, out of mind" car park. At Bt100 a day more, it is worth it. The only question people ask themselves is whether parking at all is worth it and the OP has already answered that one. I leave it there for a few days but for longer I take a taxi or if up north, I fly down.

Well, we parked in the short term car park for 26 days, pick-up was dustier buts still there! 6,500 Baht total and no suggestion we should have parked elsewhere.

Entered the first short term car park entrance, parked vehicle on 4th level of car park, within a few bays of the stairway/lift. The car park levels don't relate to the terminal ones, so a bit confusing, if I recall correctly the 5th floor of car park takes you across to 3rd floor departures in terminal, maybe someone can confirm. Make sure you note down the precise location you park and the entrance number in the terminal, so that when you get back half asleep you don't wander for hours in search of your 'lost' vehicle.

Unlike many other major airports the short term parking at Swampy exceeds the demand so the pricing remains reasonable and long term parking is accepted. Hopefully this will continue. I always head for the third floor. it is always virtually empty (entrance is on 1st or 5th) and parking near the elevators is not a problem.

The bridge to the terminal is from car park level 5 to terminal level 3.