Santana At Impact Arena

[Foreverford]

Anybody been to this venue? We are coming from Hua HIn so have the fudge factor for the traffic and will arrive possibly two plus hours before the show. Is there anywhere around the venue close by that would be good to have a picnic dinner? Any other suggestions. Muchas gracias

[Lakegeneve]

You are driving, yes?

If so then you should expect really bad traffic before and after especially if there is a large exhibition at Challenger next door. Add in a football game at the Thunderdome stadium (located just north of Challenger) and the whole area can be a huge traffic jam. (And don't forget that 10k also live in the MTT condos, located just to the east of Impact)

On the occasions when there are a few events on the same night at various venues, getting in and out of MTT can be a nightmare. On those nights, it is not uncommon for people to spend over an hour trying to get to Chaeng Wattana rd (1.5kms away) on really bad nights or 30-40 mins getting onto the Expressway ramp. If it is only the concert, then it won't be too bad.

Arriving 2 hrs earlier will give you time to park in the carpark. However, if you know the area there are a few better places to park away from Impact which provide a quick exit (given you don't know the area so well it may just confuse you to detail these options).

There are a few restaurants adjacent to Impact and if Challenger is open many eateries located in the pedestrian link between Impact & Challenger will be as well.

However, you wanted a picnic. There is a grassy area immediately in front of Impact Arena but this will be noisy with people. There is another located to the west of the Arena adjacent to the rd which runs between Imapct and Challenger. This will be nicer, more quiet and still close.

If you really want some space then somewhere around the Lake which is located to the NW of Challenger/Impact you'll find some areas to hang out (access from Bond st which is continuation of Chaeng Wattana soi 33) but then you have the problem of driving that last 1km or so to Impact when traffic may be bad.

I'd probably stick with arriving early, picnic by Impact which also gives time to visit some eateries and restaurants nearby should you wish.

[FrisoPee]

Must be very busy. Thai picknik both on the grass and on the concrete floor.. Bring a small mat or some stuff to sit on.

[Foreverford]

You are driving, yes?

If so then you should expect really bad traffic before and after especially if there is a large exhibition at Challenger next door. Add in a football game at the Thunderdome stadium (located just north of Challenger) and the whole area can be a huge traffic jam. (And don't forget that 10k also live in the MTT condos, located just to the east of Impact)

On the occasions when there are a few events on the same night at various venues, getting in and out of MTT can be a nightmare. On those nights, it is not uncommon for people to spend over an hour trying to get to Chaeng Wattana rd (1.5kms away) on really bad nights or 30-40 mins getting onto the Expressway ramp. If it is only the concert, then it won't be too bad.

Arriving 2 hrs earlier will give you time to park in the carpark. However, if you know the area there are a few better places to park away from Impact which provide a quick exit (given you don't know the area so well it may just confuse you to detail these options).

There are a few restaurants adjacent to Impact and if Challenger is open many eateries located in the pedestrian link between Impact & Challenger will be as well.

However, you wanted a picnic. There is a grassy area immediately in front of Impact Arena but this will be noisy with people. There is another located to the west of the Arena adjacent to the rd which runs between Imapct and Challenger. This will be nicer, more quiet and still close.

If you really want some space then somewhere around the Lake which is located to the NW of Challenger/Impact you'll find some areas to hang out (access from Bond st which is continuation of Chaeng Wattana soi 33) but then you have the problem of driving that last 1km or so to Impact when traffic may be bad.

I'd probably stick with arriving early, picnic by Impact which also gives time to visit some eateries and restaurants nearby should you wish.

Thanks Lake buddy also you too Friso guy. We are going to have a driver with a van take us there and are leaving Hua Hin at 3pm for 8:30 show. When i leave for the farm in Buriram I am usually somewhere short of Saraburi in about 3 hours (leaving at 3am). So we are factoring for a frijole full of traffic into our plans and like the idea of the 1 kilometer away lakeside spot for picnicing as we want to be able to walk away from the crowds of the venue to rondevous with our van driver and won't need to worry about having parking nearby as he can be waiting 5-10 kilos away until the show is over. thanks for the help For Fans and Fords Forever