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Suvarnabhumi Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ) serving Bangkok, Thailand.

Suvarnabhumi Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ), also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport, is the main international airport serving Bangkok , Thailand .

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How to tell scam taxis from legitimate ones in Bangkok? Does it make sense prebooking?

I know that most horror stories never happen, still I think it might be good to know how to tell apart legitimate taxi drivers in Bangkok from ones that will overcharge you... Does it make sense to prebook your taxi using online websites or it will…
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Which transportation is best from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?

What is the most cost effective way to get from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin (on Thailand's northwestern Gulf coast)? And how much would that be compared to a taxi ride?
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Can I pre-purchase more luggage allowance on Qatar Airways flights?

Can I pre-purchase more luggage allowance on Qatar Airways flights? I am traveling with Qatar Airways from Stockholm, Sweden (ARN) to Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) and I will be carrying one additional bag beyond the carry-on and standard check-in bag.…
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Is there any departure tax to pay at the airport when leaving Thailand?

I know that usually departure tax is included in flight tickets, but not always. A guy in my hostel here in Bangkok says he has had to pay at the airport in both Vietnam and Indonesia. I once had to pay an unexpected "airport improvement tax" at the…
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How to go from Bangkok airport to Khao San?

What are my options to go from Bangkok airport to Khao San Road? And what are the expected prices for this?
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5 Hours (at least) to spend in BKK Suvarnabhumi or what else?

I'm travelling from Munich to Bangkok via Muscat at the end of September (economy class, so no lounge available). The Airport in which I'll land will be the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the local time will be 8.00. My parents will be…
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Changing airlines in Bangkok, Thailand in transit from Laos to Colombo, Sri Lanka

I will be traveling from Laos with Lao Airlines, transiting in Bangkok to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, the upcoming end of September. My flight with Lao Airlines will arrive in Bangkok at 19:40, and my SriLankan Airlines flight leaves Bangkok at…
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Bangkok transit on separate tickets without checked-in baggage and without a transit visa

I am a Colombian passport holder and planning to transit without luggage through BKK Airport as follows: flying from Denpasar to BKK (haven't bought the ticket yet, so I don’t know the airline) and then going from BKK to JED with Saudi Air on SV849.…
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Can we access prayer room during transfer in Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?

I checked for a prayer room in Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Is it accessible during transfer?
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Transfer from Khaosan Rd to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

I want to know how to get Suvarnabhumi Airport from Khaosan Road. I am staying in D&D Inn. My flight is at 9pm. What time should I plan to leave from Khaosan Road? What is the cheapest and best way to get to the airport? Any idea about the bus…
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Transit at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (COVID19)

Are there any restrictions for transit on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi? In my case, I am an Austrian citizen traveling from Vienna to Jakarta and will have transit on BKK. Is there a website providing information?
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How can I report taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) to the Thai airport authorities?

I read on https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/bangkok-airport-public-taxi-service/ (mirror): Bangkok Airport Public Taxi Service: Public taxi stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level). Contact Taxi counter, Level 1 – Ground Level, near entrances…
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How can I get a metered taxi at New Bangkok International Airport (BKK - Suvarnabhumi)?

I read on https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293916-c155301/Bangkok:Thailand:Getting.From.The.Airport.To.Bangkok.City.html (mirror): You have the option of either a flat fee agreed up front or a metered taxi trip. A metered taxi trip is always…
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Fastest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to down town Bangkok in the early morning

My flight lands in Bangkok at 1AM. Wikitravel states that the train stops running at midnight, it also states taxis will take between 45-60 minutes in rush hour. Not being familiar with Bangkok rush hour times, how long would a taxi likely take…
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International transfer in Bangkok, flights on separate tickets: how to transfer luggage?

I'm traveling from China to Bangkok and taking another international flight on the same day four hours later from Bangkok to Delhi, but the two flights' tickets are booked separately. How should I collect my luggage from Bangkok airport and drop it…
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