ShinMusashi44 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'm going to Chiang Mai in mid Jan. and it's a lot cheaper to land in Bangkok then go to Chiang Mai, $300 cheaper in fact. But my plane lands in around midnight, is there anything that can get mt to Chiang Mai around that time? I tried to look around, but seems everything stops running around midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 You will have to wait until morning. Or you could fly to C.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 You will have to wait until morning. Or you could fly to C.M. No flights that I see are around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 You will have to wait until morning. Or you could fly to C.M. No flights that I see are around that time. Sorry my mistake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofrenchpolo Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Taxi 6000 bt , 7 h bkk ,cmx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShopBoy Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 nothing at midnight last flight out from BKK is about 9pm first flight out to Chiang Mai starts around 6am and they are a few airlines to choose from and 2 airports to fly out which airport are u landing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Did this myself November 2011. I saw some cheap flight to the UK and back, so I decided to take them to visit the folks. The flights were Bkk Lhr returns, so I had to get to Bkk from Cmx. Problem was that the Bkk flight was a morning flight and the return landed at night. There were no flights from Cmx to Bkk that landed early enough to get the flight out and on the return no flights out the Cmx until morning. In both instances I just sat in Swampy all night. Actually for the return the Cmx I got a lift early the next morning from family as flights were crapped up due to flooding (remember the flood! driving out of Bkk was fun too with many of the roads closed). There is a Thai food hall on the ground floor (cheaper and generally better than the 3rd floor tourist traps) and seating there too on which most people kip waiting for their flights. There are some night buses/coaches by the way - if you can book them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene123 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Most Thais on long trips book night busses. I'm not sure what time the train leaves but you would have to get from the airport to the train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman108 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nakhonchai buses start from 0715 with last one leaving at 2330 www.nca.co.th/runway.php Sombat buses start from 0700 and last bus leaving at 2205 www.sombattour.com/html/route/18.php Train service start from 0800 with last train leave at 2200 www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Bangkok%20to%20Chiang%20Mai www.1stopchiangmai.com/getting_here/train/ First flight touch down in Chiangmai at 0715 by nokair DD8300 seem to be the only option, flight departure at 0605 with boarding time 0500 so just 4-5 hours wait in the airport should be your best choice. Ticket cost 1990 baht if you can book earlier on their website nokair.com www.chiangmaiairportonline.com Flight Carrier Origin Arrival Status Track DD 8300 Nok Air (DMK) Bangkok 7:15 AM Scheduled FD 3437 Thai AirAsia (DMK) Bangkok 7:46 AM Landed On-time TG 710 Thai Airways International (BKK) Bangkok 8:20 AM Landed On-time DD 8304 Nok Air (DMK) Bangkok 8:30 AM Scheduled AK 1914 AirAsia (KUL) Kuala Lumpur 8:27 AM Landed On-time For cheaper option by bus or train will be the next morning 0715 with few more hours waiting time......hope this can help and welcome to CM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptoyoumyfriend Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 one night in bangkok..... can be fun. i just take a cheap room near sukumvit and check out the night life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 In the morning I am sure you can get a flight out with Thai aur of Bangkok air for under $150. Who were you using that charges $300 That is ball park 9,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 In the morning I am sure you can get a flight out with Thai aur of Bangkok air for under $150. Who were you using that charges $300 That is ball park 9,000 baht. No, I was saying the difference between landing in bkk to cm is $300. A flight to bkk from the US is close to $1000 or to land in cm from the US is close to $1300. I'd rather save the 300 and land in bkk then go to cm. Also when I want to leave all the flights straight to cm are around 60 hours, which is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johpa Posted December 31, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2012 No, I was saying the difference between landing in bkk to cm is $300. A flight to bkk from the US is close to $1000 or to land in cm from the US is close to $1300. I'd rather save the 300 and land in bkk then go to cm. Also when I want to leave all the flights straight to cm are around 60 hours, which is insane. You don't save all that much after you include hotels, taxis, and food. Late night arrivals to BKK are often from North America via Japan (NRT). Alternatives are flying with EVA through Taiwan, which arrives at noon in Bangkok, or take Korean Air from Seoul non-stop to CNX. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Get a cheap room. Grab a few hours sleep. Travel on refreshed in the morning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 the star ship enterprise can beam u up or beam you too chaing mai.just ask captain william shatner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Change your flight from the states to a night flight and you will arrive in Bangkok daytime and no problem, or as many said enjoy Bangkok. One night in Bangkok wwill make your day Edited January 1, 2013 by moe666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) 2am to 6am in Bangkok is one of the best things in Thailand! Then sleep then take a leisurly evening flight to Chiang Mai, hit the town and wish you were back in Bangkok Edited January 1, 2013 by SantiSuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 2am to 6am in Bangkok is one of the best things in Thailand! Then sleep then take a leisurly evening flight to Chiang Mai, hit the town and wish you were back in Bangkok I always like a few days in Bangkok before heading to CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well looks like I'm gonna have to land in bkk then fly to cm. Just so much cheaper. What I'll do is land in bkk and get a flight in the morning to cm. Another question, I want to get my cell phone unlocked. So would it be easier to get that done in bkk or cm? It's one of those pay as you go phones, I haven't even activated it yet, do I still need to get it unlocked if I haven't activated it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteCadillac Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) You can unlock both in CM or BKK. Edited January 6, 2013 by WhiteCadillac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ok so plans changed again lol. A flight popped up to land in CM that comes to the same price if I was to land in bkk then go to cm. So now I'll be landing in cm and just booked the flight. I'll actually be staying in the Mae Taeng area to see a friend. So what is the best place to get my phone unlocked in cm without having to stay the night in the city. I just want to land and go straight to mae taeng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok so plans changed again lol. A flight popped up to land in CM that comes to the same price if I was to land in bkk then go to cm. So now I'll be landing in cm and just booked the flight. I'll actually be staying in the Mae Taeng area to see a friend. So what is the best place to get my phone unlocked in cm without having to stay the night in the city. I just want to land and go straight to mae taeng. If you are just coming to visit a friend buy a cheap throw away phone for use here in Thailand. I call back to the states and Canada for only 5 baht a minute and I have heard there is cheaper plans. But it would be a good idea to get your phone unlocked. I would never buy a locked one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok so plans changed again lol. A flight popped up to land in CM that comes to the same price if I was to land in bkk then go to cm. So now I'll be landing in cm and just booked the flight. I'll actually be staying in the Mae Taeng area to see a friend. So what is the best place to get my phone unlocked in cm without having to stay the night in the city. I just want to land and go straight to mae taeng. If you are just coming to visit a friend buy a cheap throw away phone for use here in Thailand. I call back to the states and Canada for only 5 baht a minute and I have heard there is cheaper plans. But it would be a good idea to get your phone unlocked. I would never buy a locked one. I'm staying longer than 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Go to Kad Suan Kaew department store, there is a repair shop that unlocks phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman108 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok so plans changed again lol. A flight popped up to land in CM that comes to the same price if I was to land in bkk then go to cm. So now I'll be landing in cm and just booked the flight. I'll actually be staying in the Mae Taeng area to see a friend. So what is the best place to get my phone unlocked in cm without having to stay the night in the city. I just want to land and go straight to mae taeng. If you are just coming to visit a friend buy a cheap throw away phone for use here in Thailand. I call back to the states and Canada for only 5 baht a minute and I have heard there is cheaper plans. But it would be a good idea to get your phone unlocked. I would never buy a locked one. I'm staying longer than 3 months More so you should just buy a simple phone in Thailand which cost less than usd 30, can even get a new simple nokia at usd 10-20 (500-700 baht) or just a 2nd hand for 200-300 baht less than usd 10. Why all the trouble to buy lock phone and try unlock in Thailand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok so plans changed again lol. A flight popped up to land in CM that comes to the same price if I was to land in bkk then go to cm. So now I'll be landing in cm and just booked the flight. I'll actually be staying in the Mae Taeng area to see a friend. So what is the best place to get my phone unlocked in cm without having to stay the night in the city. I just want to land and go straight to mae taeng. If you are just coming to visit a friend buy a cheap throw away phone for use here in Thailand. I call back to the states and Canada for only 5 baht a minute and I have heard there is cheaper plans. But it would be a good idea to get your phone unlocked. I would never buy a locked one. I'm staying longer than 3 months More so you should just buy a simple phone in Thailand which cost less than usd 30, can even get a new simple nokia at usd 10-20 (500-700 baht) or just a 2nd hand for 200-300 baht less than usd 10. Why all the trouble to buy lock phone and try unlock in Thailand?? Cause I bought a new phone just to bring to Thailand lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman108 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 lol ok, try Kad Suan Kaew level 3 as KRS1 suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinMusashi44 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 By any chance does the airport plaza have a place to unlock phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai2012 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Emailed with Red Ride a bit. They seem great. Super quick with replies, but a little more expensive than people estimated here. Quoted 4,800 baht from BKK to downtown Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) No need to worry. In 3 years time, there'll be a round the clock highspeed rail service between the 2 cities. Edited January 10, 2013 by MESmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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