I am looking to rent a minibus at the end of April for a few days to go up north. I am looking for companies that can offer full daily rentals, VIP seating (as in big seats with arms, like the 9 seater Toyota Commuter compared to the 13/14 seater Toyota Commuter), and under 2500 per day (as cheap as possibly, obviously).

As most of you know it can be a bit of a gamble going with companies you do not know and when renting a driver also, it is especially important. I found this out last year when our driver fell asleep at the wheel and hit a central reservation on an empty dual carriageway, nobody was hurt, thankfully, and we were lucky to say the least. So I am looking for recommended companies that you have personally used that can fulfil the requirements above please.

I live in Chachoengsao but a Bangkok based company is obviously fine. A company with a website and/or English speaking employees would be preferred but not imperative.

Thanks!

I just wanted to bump this topic, as I am running out of options. Yes, I can find a few companies on the net, but I am still no better off in terms of recommendations.

Believe most people use local service and if they do not provide they contact those that can - word of mouth/phone. You take your chance regardless of it being a company or not. We have used such service many times for long trips upcountry (often three or more vans) but never had a drive fall asleep.

We are looking for the same as you do. We intend to use this company next time - they have differentiated between normal minivan and VIP minivan.

http://www.bangkoktransferservice.com/ (website seems to be down right now)

If you use them, please report back here. Some pics would be nice. Even if you choose another company, please report back.

Have a nice trip.

ok thanks!