popje Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I wanted to take an hotel close to the bangkok airport but its like 40min away in taxi from the train station (I am going to koh samui the next day), we need to make some shopping in bangkok and there not much shops around the airport, leaving my luggages at the hotel near the airport is a bad idea because we'd have to take the taxi 3 times, since we don't want to go around shopping with all of our bags. Is there a way to pay a random hotel close to the train station to hold our bags, is it cheap ? is it safe ? Or should be absolutely cancel the shopping OR take a hotel close to the train terminal right from the start ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Are you going with train-bus-ferry to Samui or flying down. if flying, you have left luggage at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Are you going with train-bus-ferry to Samui or flying down. if flying, you have left luggage at the airport. bus-ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Theres a left luggage facility at DMK. There is a big shopping centre a few km's up the road from the airport, Rangsit Future Park. Is it not easier to stay near the train station and do your shopping in the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Are you going with train-bus-ferry to Samui or flying down. if flying, you have left luggage at the airport. bus-ferry You mean the train-bus ferry. AirAsia has a Flight-bus-ferry combo starting at 990 baht via Suratthani or Nakhon si Thammarat, much more convenient and cheaper than the train combo. AirAsia flies from Don Muang (DMK), as said there is left luggage there and good shopping nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Theres a left luggage facility at DMK. There is a big shopping centre a few km's up the road from the airport, Rangsit Future Park. Is it not easier to stay near the train station and do your shopping in the city? I want to leave my luggages closer to the train station if possible, I know some hotels do it but normally its after you rented a room. By shipping I meant mostly to get sim cards, bus tickets and some other stuff. Edited June 10, 2015 by popje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I had no idea there was a left luggage facility at DMK, anywhere actually, do you know the exact address and approximate cost ? By shipping I meant mostly to get sim cards, bus tickets and some other stuff. http://donmueangairportthai.com/en/549-luggage-storage-services For suvarnabhumi. http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/46-luggage-storage-services For train station. Left luggage: If you need to leave your bags somewhere, there's a staffed privatised left luggage office at the rear left-hand corner of the concourse, It's open 04:00 to 23:00 daily, prices 30, 50, 70 or 80-100 baht for a small/medium/large/extra large item per 24 hours, although what constitutes a small or large item isn't specified! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Are you going with train-bus-ferry to Samui or flying down. if flying, you have left luggage at the airport. bus-ferry You mean the train-bus ferry. AirAsia has a Flight-bus-ferry combo starting at 990 baht via Suratthani or Nakhon si Thammarat, much more convenient and cheaper than the train combo. AirAsia flies from Don Muang (DMK), as said there is left luggage there and good shopping nearby. I actually found something slightly cheaper, its by train, overnight sleep second class but 17 hours. I wouldn't mind paying for a flight if it worth it, but the best I could find is 1500 baht to surathani not including taxi to ferry or boat price. I'm really open to anything to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I had no idea there was a left luggage facility at DMK, anywhere actually, do you know the exact address and approximate cost ? By shipping I meant mostly to get sim cards, bus tickets and some other stuff. http://donmueangairportthai.com/en/549-luggage-storage-services For suvarnabhumi. http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/46-luggage-storage-services For train station. Left luggage: If you need to leave your bags somewhere, there's a staffed privatised left luggage office at the rear left-hand corner of the concourse, It's open 04:00 to 23:00 daily, prices 30, 50, 70 or 80-100 baht for a small/medium/large/extra large item per 24 hours, although what constitutes a small or large item isn't specified! yeah I edited my text, didn't know DMK was the airport at first lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 yeah I edited my text, didn't know DMK was the airport at first lol DMK is the old airport, for budget carriers. When are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) yeah I edited my text, didn't know DMK was the airport at first lol DMK is the old airport, for budget carriers. When are you going? I'll be at Suvarnabhumi airport around 10 am on july 10th Bangkok time. edit: going to sleep, will respond tomorrow Edited June 10, 2015 by popje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'll be at Suvarnabhumi airport around 10 am on july 10th Bangkok time. Thai Lion Air. Depart : 10 Jul , 14:00 Don Muang Airport(DMK) Arrive : 10 Jul , 15:10 Surat Thani Airport(URT) Base Fare THB 645.00 Total Fuel Surcharge, Taxes & Fees THB 150.00 Total Amount THB 795.00 There will be companies at the airport offering island transfer for 400 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) next trip, consider LOMPRAYAH Service for bus-katamaran high speed-ferry from Bangkok to Samui. Their office is in the Soi Rambuttri (paralell to Khaosan Road) and after buying your tickets you can leave your luggage at the office while you go shopping. http://www.lomprayah.com/ww/E/booking_buffet_1.aspx they also offer the trip from Surat Thani airport to Nathon (Samui) http://www.lomprayah.com/ww/surat/surat.html Their buses leave by the evening. It's a night bus ride that takes you to the Donsak Ferry Pier, arrives early 6 in th morning and the high speed katamaran stops at Koh Tao, then Ko Phangan before its destination Maenam Beach on Ko Samui. It's a little bit cheaper than flying and definitely a nice katamaran trip ! They also offer a quote on the trip to the Hotel you booked on Samui Mind . . . . if you arrive at Samui airport or Nathon ferrypoint, you still have to pay for the transfer to the hotel, most posters here seem to forget Edited June 10, 2015 by crazygreg44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'll be at Suvarnabhumi airport around 10 am on july 10th Bangkok time. Thai Lion Air. Depart : 10 Jul , 14:00 Don Muang Airport(DMK) Arrive : 10 Jul , 15:10 Surat Thani Airport(URT) Base Fare THB 645.00 Total Fuel Surcharge, Taxes & Fees THB 150.00 Total Amount THB 795.00 There will be companies at the airport offering island transfer for 400 baht. wow thanks, this is incredibly cheap, also there seems to be a promo right now at 595 baht, you think I should buy it now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 next trip, consider LOMPRAYAH Service for bus-katamaran high speed-ferry from Bangkok to Samui. Their office is in the Soi Rambuttri (paralell to Khaosan Road) and after buying your tickets you can leave your luggage at the office while you go shopping. http://www.lomprayah.com/ww/E/booking_buffet_1.aspx they also offer the trip from Surat Thani airport to Nathon (Samui) http://www.lomprayah.com/ww/surat/surat.html Their buses leave by the evening. It's a night bus ride that takes you to the Donsak Ferry Pier, arrives early 6 in th morning and the high speed katamaran stops at Koh Tao, then Ko Phangan before its destination Maenam Beach on Ko Samui. It's a little bit cheaper than flying and definitely a nice katamaran trip ! They also offer a quote on the trip to the Hotel you booked on Samui Mind . . . . if you arrive at Samui airport or Nathon ferrypoint, you still have to pay for the transfer to the hotel, most posters here seem to forget I think I will go with thai lion air but I'll take a look at LOMPRAYAH for the airport to koh samui transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popje Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I'll be at Suvarnabhumi airport around 10 am on july 10th Bangkok time. Thai Lion Air. Depart : 10 Jul , 14:00 Don Muang Airport(DMK) Arrive : 10 Jul , 15:10 Surat Thani Airport(URT) Base Fare THB 645.00 Total Fuel Surcharge, Taxes & Fees THB 150.00 Total Amount THB 795.00 There will be companies at the airport offering island transfer for 400 baht. I was about to book when I went to check for the baggage allowance, first 15kg for the check in luggage is really not much, mine will probably be around 20-23kg since its what I am allowed with westjet and air china, the fees are 595 baht per kg, so its out of the question, also, the carry-on luggage is also too small, my bag is too big as well as my friends bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) You can get a sim card at the telephone co. booths in the arrivals hall at Suvarnabhumi. Edited June 14, 2015 by Lancashirelad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 that's why i recommended the bus / katamaran trip. You don't pay for the luggage weight. Most inner- Asian budget airlines are 15 kilo standard check-in, every kilo overweight must be paid. Your 23 - 40 kilos baggage allowances are only good on international flights. If you are looking at the budget, the bus trip is cheap and cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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