retoocs01 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I hate to drive car inside BKK, if not really necessary. And I remember, that the car park at Pantip was full, the last time I went with my car. So what's the best way to travel to Pantip from Pattaya (and back)? First with Bus to Morchit, than by train/Skytrain? Or with car and park outside BKK? Any suggestions? Details? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litlos Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Bus to Ekamai, Skytrain to Chidlom, walk to other side of Ratchaprasong near Central World and 50 Baht taxi ride to Pantip Plaza. Return just get a taxi to take you along the road to BTS then back to Ekamai bus station etc. Curious though why Pantip? I have not been there for 2 years as much better deals at Fortune Town or apparently Seacon Square (never been to this one, just know the name from locals), you could probably drive to here on a Sunday and get parking. Or even Tuk Com on Pattaya Tai? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I also hear that Zeer Rangsit is enormous and knocks Panthip into a cocked hat. Easy to park too. Even when I lived in Bangkok I rarely went to Panthip as it was such a hassle to get to - even if you could park, the traffic along that stretch of Petchburi is always horrendous. Also many 's the time the taxi's refused to go there, for the same reason. And that's to say nothing of the <deleted> hustlers who try to sell you porn dvd's etc. They drive you round the bend. Fortune Town or Zeer are my suggestions..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoocs01 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) Curious though why Pantip? I have not been there for 2 years as much better deals at Fortune Town I wasn't there for some years, but I liked browsing around, because you found everything on a relatively narrow space. That's the main reason. I have never been in Fortune Town, is it really worth a visit? The way: Ekkamai --> BTS to Asok --> Taxi/MRT to Fortune? Or any better suggestions. I also hear that Zeer Rangsit is enormous and knocks Panthip into a cocked hat. Definetely. It is many times bigger and has a spacious car park. If I want to do some "serious" shopping, I travel to ZR. But you need a good condition, because of the giant building... Or even Tuk Com on Pattaya Tai? Too boring.. Edited November 10, 2012 by retoocs01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you're travelling without any bags in the hold you can get off the bus at Udomsuk now and get the BTS there. I'd also say take the BTS to Rachatewi and walk the 10 mins to Panthip down Phetburi road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) Bus to Ekamai, Skytrain to Chidlom, walk to other side of Ratchaprasong near Central World and 50 Baht taxi ride to Pantip Plaza. Return just get a taxi to take you along the road to BTS then back to Ekamai bus station etc. Curious though why Pantip? I have not been there for 2 years as much better deals at Fortune Town or apparently Seacon Square (never been to this one, just know the name from locals), you could probably drive to here on a Sunday and get parking. Or even Tuk Com on Pattaya Tai? Cheers Bus to Ekkamai, skytrain to Rachetewi and walk from there. Same same in reverse to get back. Drive to Swampy, leave car in car park and skytrain to and from Panthip. Edited November 10, 2012 by LongTimeLurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If you're travelling without any bags in the hold you can get off the bus at Udomsuk now and get the BTS there. I'd also say take the BTS to Rachatewi and walk the 10 mins to Panthip down Phetburi road. Yes, that's what I would do if I ever went there again, which is most unlikely. Maybe 15 mins max walk from Rachatewi. Might be a problem if you're buying a desk top PC or something similar tho.... DVD's, no sweat - well not until you get them home, that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoocs01 Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Drive to Swampy, leave car in car park and skytrain to and from Panthip. good idea, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaguy Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Curious though why Pantip? I have not been there for 2 years as much better deals at Fortune Town I wasn't there for some years, but I liked browsing around, because you found everything on a relatively narrow space. That's the main reason. I have never been in Fortune Town, is it really worth a visit? The way: Ekkamai --> BTS to Asok --> Taxi/MRT to Fortune? Or any better suggestions. I also hear that Zeer Rangsit is enormous and knocks Panthip into a cocked hat. Definetely. It is many times bigger and has a spacious car park. If I want to do some "serious" shopping, I travel to ZR. But you need a good condition, because of the giant building... Or even Tuk Com on Pattaya Tai? Too boring.. If you decide to go to Fortune, the MRT stops directly in front of Fortune Tower at the Rama 9 MRT stop. Less repair shops there, and less selection, but prices are comparable for most items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Fortune Town is more expensive than Pantip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Another option, and maybe the most convenient. Bell bus from Pattaya bus station to airport. For Pantip; Rail link "City Line" to Ratchaprarop Sta. Them moto or walk 3 blocks to Pantip. For Fortune: Rail Link City Line or Express to Makkasan Sta. Walk 200 meters to MRT (Subway) then one stop to Rama-9, Fortune directly above. If you feel really adventurous and want to try Zeer in Rangsit, Bell bus to Don Muang Airport, taxi to Zeer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I've never been to Zeer. How far is it from Don Muang? Is there public transit (MRT or BTS would be best, but....) from any convenient location in Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoocs01 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 How far is it from Don Muang? Not really far, but I have no clue, how to reach it with public transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSnapper Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 How far is it from Don Muang? Not really far, but I have no clue, how to reach it with public transport Bus 29, 510 pass there. Much better and cheaper than Pantip. The scams, unfriendly staff and porn dealers hassling you is a major reason to avoid Pantip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 porn dealers hassling you is a major reason to avoid Pantip. ...one would usually think that would be an attraction.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 How far is it from Don Muang? Not really far, but I have no clue, how to reach it with public transport Bus 29, 510 pass there. Much better and cheaper than Pantip. The scams, unfriendly staff and porn dealers hassling you is a major reason to avoid Pantip. I'll give another Plus to Zeer, never go anywhere else (mainly because it's a 15 minute drive). If coming by road from BKK look out for the big pink building on the right (Asia Airport Hotel), Zeer is the same building, if you get to Future Park you've gone too far. Personally I would get the SRT to Rangsit then a Taxi to Zeer. Since our OP is driving from Pattaya I would go north up Route 9 then left onto 305 (busy) then left again onto Vibhavadi Rangsit, just put 13.95963,100.621675 into the GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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