Bangkok Airport Guide - Immigration / Baggage Claim / Sim card / Public Taxi

[@LiveLoveThailand]

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[@davedaniels4967]

That's the best part about traveling to Thailand. Finally arriving after such a long trip. And things are just beginning ✨️.

[@shantha.k.8954]

One of the most useful vedios to anybody who visits Thailand. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work. May the noble triple gem bless you.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend much appreciated greetings from Thailand

[@davedaniels4967]

I did most of those things you mentioned. I think I'm learning to be a seasoned traveler. Thanks for the video.

[@Gaurav-hc4tj]

Great video..I am going in december.. This video is very helpful.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend I hope you enjoy your holidays

[@Quadrant14]

Brilliant, thanks, I will be going through the Airport to catch another flight. It has been 20 years since I was last in Thailand this helped a lot

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear greetings from Thailand

[@crisnally6273]

@@LiveLoveThailand thank you, spent many periods in Thailand early in life when I was in the Army, Fell in love with the country

[@LiveLoveThailand]

@@crisnally6273 welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@kookkaimaesuai]

Welcome to Thailand, the land of smile

[@newton18311]

This is a different Airport if you where last in Thailand 20 years ago.

[@maninthecab]

Very good , when I go there I am always met by family with their transport but this is very clear help to anyone travelling there for the first time who might feel anxious about finding their way .👍

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@9986757777]

I’m gonna fly to Bangkok on 14-sep for 12 days trip... can’t wait 😍😍💐

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Enjoy 😉

[@marychristinejoy9524]

Wow... I am going on Nov. 18

[@Dominique756]

The most comprehensive video for 1st time visitors on how to use this huge airport terminal. Everything is very well organised but may be very crowded. If everything goes smoothly, you can expect to be out in about 30mn, or 75mn if a bit crowded...

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Exactly sir greetings from Thailand

[@emmanuelleguminang3610]

Thank you. It will helps a lot for me to my solo travel soon this February. Very informative for the firstimer . 😊😊😊

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend I hope you will have a wonderful time greetings from Thailand

[@manos3790]

Depending on your destination in Thailand. I'd advise you to go down to the lower level, get your money changed there at fairer rates and book a train ticket which is about 20% less costly than a taxi. Eg. Taxi to Pattaya about 1500TB, train to Pattaya about 135TB This is possibly including bus ticket to North Pattaya bus terminal. Can't quite recall? Also unless essential don't take a large heavy suitcase, as occasionally your case can go missing or carousels break down and you'll have a 2-3 hrs wait until its repaired. Take handluggage only and use the many inexpensive laundry businesses in Thailand. Enjoy a safe journey

[@emmanuelleguminang3610]

manos3790 thank you for the ideas and advices but my travel will be smooth because my transportation will be fine . I have a local friend to pick me up in my arrival into bankok . Maybe I’ll go for the money changer you have said.

[@manos3790]

@@emmanuelleguminang3610 Don't cash up too much Thai baht at the airport, as there will be more favourable rates from the banks, ATM's and money changers in the cities, but not on the islands.

[@emmanuelleguminang3610]

manos3790 thank you for reminding me . Maybe few amount only for what I need on that night specially when buying some sim with internet

[@javedmamun]

O brother your voice is so kind, so soothing, and so affectionate! Your voice remind me some of my South East Asian friends...

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@javedmamun]

@@LiveLoveThailand thank you my brother I'm from Dhaka Bangladesh🇧🇩🇹🇭

[@ConstantSinner]

Also always make sure the taxi driver is using the meter and it is visible I have been in situations where they have covered the meter with a hat and tried to scam me ... luckily i speak thai and clocked on to what he was doing, safe travels

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you for your comment greetings from Thailand

[@shortythepresident3913]

Thank you so much. NEW SUBSCRIBER. This video is one of the most helpful videos ever. All of your videos are so good, insightful and helpful. I feel better about my upcoming trip now. Binge watching your videos.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend thank you for your comment greetings from Thailand

[@hridaypathak3145]

Your videos are just amazing..Lots of information nicely explained..Thank you.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@olivenjoroge]

Whoa my heart beats when I see the taxis awaiting... Can't wait to visit bkk soon.

[@2HAMMERS1]

OMG, you will LOVE our airport, YUL so easy to get on with your visit. In / Out in like 20 mins or less

[@LiveLoveThailand]

That's seems cool would love to try it . Greetings from Thailand

[@Gottalovecarpetpythons]

A very informative video and thank you for sharing.

[@stevethomas787]

You forgot to mention the 50 baht extra you have to pay taking taxi at the airport. My advice is to take the Airport link train and then transfer to the MRT or BTS until you are nearer to your destination then get a taxi. Obviously this is a bit more difficult if you have lots of baggage!

[@BrianDawsonLM10]

would it not be okay to just take the bus to the likes of Pattaya ?

[@stevethomas787]

That is entirely up to you my friend. I have never been to Pattaya nor want to, so I couldn't possibly comment on the easiest way to get there! 😁🙏

[@paulgreen6804]

easy to get the bus around 150 bht

[@BrianDawsonLM10]

green cheers for the info

[@nataschawaschewsky4231]

Since most Planes from Europe land early morning in BKK trains to BKK Downtown are usually pretty packed

[@getschannel]

Is wonderful video my dear friend, i like very much!! Have a happy Sunday!! George + like 72

[@phiphi_tours2283]

Wonderful vid on phiphiIsland

[@johnnielson4341]

1:12 Depending on what gate you arrive at, it can be a pretty long hike to Immigration. The golf cart you see on your left is easy to reserve and rent. After a 20 hour flight (including layovers) it's a nice and reasonably price perk. 4:32 Plus if you rent a golf cart you can get a VIP Immigration so rather than waiting in the long line you're looking at here, you get through faster. I've never had to wait behind more than one person. 9:55 With that line at the taxi queue you might spend another half hour or more. The golf cart rental has an optional package to have a private car. All in all you can easily save more than an hour of time.

[@thetnaing655]

how to hire a golf cart

[@tomaxtk]

An excellent and useful video. Will save me a lot of time once I get to Bangkok. Thank you very much!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@lannychurch9724]

Great..very good. I do this twice a year. Your timing was good. It is usually very busy.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend

[@sjakiesouvlaki9124]

Fantastic video, very good work. Thanks for all information. Go on with the good work.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@thasspongthapsang6769]

FYI... You can exchange and get a better rate if you go down to the basement (same floor as city line train) name "Supper Rich currency exchange". Thank you and warm welcome to my country.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Well that was right but I have been to the airport lately and the exchange you mentioned was giving 3.2 by 1 usd and outside in asok the rate was 3.72. So it could be s good option in the airport but not close to the rates outside. Tx for the comment greetings from Thailand

[@glaubhafieber]

Try the find someone travel in wheelchair before boarding the plane and ask them if you can help them. From arrival to taxi in less than 15mins. I always offer this to someone if they help me carry my luggage to the exit

[@vinacabahug5301]

This is a great help! .. Will be going to bangkok next year ..

[@LiveLoveThailand]

I am glad it is helpful dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@kevinchhie7057]

Thanks a lot for your video sharing!We’re about to Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 next month and might take taxi 🚕 like you to the hotel.❤️👍your video.

[@lloydlifestone7045]

Very helpful. Thank you kindly & God bless

[@klausw.5612]

Love this walk, coz I am in Thailand 🇹🇭 then 😊 stay safe 🙏🇹🇭

[@teukuhidayat1745]

thanks for the information .. i’ll be there tomorrow evening

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend enjoy your holidays

[@litabelaqua]

Great information thank you, a really well thought out piece

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@154300]

Really helpful thanks. Been before but just needed a small refresher

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@phiphi_tours2283]

Top 5 video on Phi Phi Island

[@711Arigna]

As always great information and thank you!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@andreasac9769]

You should mention that some taxi drivers try to go without a switched on meter. Or just after they start to your destination they try to offer you a "better" fixed price.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Well if you take the the taxi from the second floor yes they could. But if you take it from the public taxi level they can not since they are registered and they have to report the distance the address and how much they charged you so you can report any false act to the airport and that will cause a lot of problems to them.

[@andreasac9769]

@@LiveLoveThailandI know what you wrote. But this also happens from the public taxi level. Not only once, it happened to me I would say in 50% of my arrivals. What I did is to claim another number. Also you should be sure the taxi Driver is speaking only a little bit english. Otherwise he will circle around searching, because he dont understand any word (though they have the address of the hotel). I could tell some more stories of the taxi drivers at Bangkok International. All in all it is not that easy as you said, you should be always prepared für the scamming taxi Mafia.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us . Well after all you have to avoid the scans and if you did not it will an experience to you to avoid it 2nd time 🙂. Have a nice day greetings from Thailand

[@andreasac9769]

@@LiveLoveThailand2nd time? I have been about 12-14 times in Bangkok …. ;-). Greetings to Thailand

[@lourainevictorio110]

Well done, Thank you for all information very helpful.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome Louraine I am glad you like it greetings from Thailand enjoy your holidays

[@tanumzalendo1567]

Thanks so much! It was very helpful 👍🏻

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@tanumzalendo1567]

Live Love Thailand 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Mack6234]

UPDATE...Sorry it's pronounced Suwannapoom.😄😂👍👍👍.

[@paymangassim8478]

Very useful video 📹👌thank you

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@iibkahn]

Amazing informative video. Thank you

[@powell936]

Yet another vlog. Thank you

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@GrahamQ]

Thank you for this. Can you tell me at which point in arrivals people / friends would meet you? I have hotel taxi picking me up but also a friend who will share the taxi

[@Mack6234]

It's pronounced Suvanaboom by the way. Who were the ladies in the orange shorts and trousers at 6.00.? They looked lovely. 😍😍😂😂 If you go to one of the money exchange shops on the bottom level you'll get the best rates. The True sim card gives unlimited use for 30 days and the fastest speed but it costs 1640 Baht. Hope this helps someone. 😄😄👍👍.

[@Mack6234]

@katj Ok,..they look very nice 😍😍😋😋

[@williamtoliver6425]

Loop

[@sonatadetukar4974]

Wow thank you so much it's very informative.

[@mohamedbelhaj5211]

Yea good 👍 Thailand 🇹🇭 I need visit Thailand

[@seanster2.514]

Sweet work

[@markhudson236]

Hi love Thailand I’m coming to Bangkok from Phuket and then catching international flight to England but have a 6 hour wait is there a spa at the airport and lounges and can you get the sleep pods for hours or is it just over night Love your videos keep them coming ❤

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Yes there are, you can for 6 hours

[@natj.5994]

Very helpful video! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@peterkennedy6028]

You forgot to mention that you need to tell the taxi driver to turn on the meter . . otherwise you need to negotiate a price . . better to just have the meter for the trip from the airport to central Bangkok

[@kevinlampard7365]

That’s great thank you really helpful

[@muhibbullahilbaqi6966]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

🙏

[@mainhiayang8992]

Great video! Im coming to Thailand in 2 weeks. If i have another domestic flight to catch with Thai Smile. Do I go through custom and then check back in through Thai Smile? Going to Udon Thani.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Hello dear yes if you booked 1st Bangkok thank you go through customs claim your baggage and than you go up to 4th floor to domestic flight you check in again and fly. Have a nice holiday greetings from Thailand

[@gyelden_closet]

Thank you for the information…

[@LiveLoveThailand]

My pleasure

[@QuynhNguyen-jq2oj]

I miss Thailand so much

[@Thirstytraveler41]

Such a great informative video!

[@moovitalong]

Well presented

[@mikeymuscles]

Very informative. One question. When you buy a new SIM card, do they set it up for you?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Yes they do all the settings and it will be ready to use. welcome greetings from Thailand

[@mikeymuscles]

@@LiveLoveThailand thanks mate.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome bro enjoy your holidays

[@alexnoho7800]

Do they take cards or cash in bhat only?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Cash only you can exchange in the airport as much as you need.

[@gracebrown4020]

Really informative video thank you

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand enjoy

[@redowanamin8384]

thanks for all the information

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@Pedrobustamante2023]

Thanks, greetings from México !

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@amandashines]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@tonynavarro2531]

Thank you for the information. As I understand there is a 50 Baht extra to pay for airport taxi and you also have to pay for the toll if there is one. Am I correct. Please confirm.

[@giftsandwishes9776]

so so helpful thank you

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend

[@athenab359]

Very informative. What time was this?nice to see where to get sims card.seems it cheaper to get your own taxi outside

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear have a nice day

[@stevethomas787]

Yes you can grab a taxi outside the arrivals floor. I don't think they are supposed to pick people up there but it's Thailand, nobody really worries! Taxi still might try to charge you the 50 baht airport supplement.

[@marvella21]

Thank you so much its super helpful 😅

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@shortythepresident3913]

You are so pretty. Wow !

[@anilverma332]

Marvelous vlogs,,Tell me about Pattaya Hotel,,,wr had very experience in Discovery Beach hotel in Pattaya

[@hillbillyinparadise]

Thank you this is very helpful information

[@samistatashira628]

Good guide thanks

[@iantownsend7753]

Is it allways a better idea to catch the train instead of going by taxi ?... Just a thought ...

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Ofcourse if u have light baggage and not so far from bts or mrt. I made an updated vlog about the airport process hope you like it. Greetings from Thailand

[@ramakrishna2997]

Really good information 😊

[@cristianclaudiu8769]

Thanks you have great videos

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@suesue242]

Haaa I hope it’s this easy😆🤞🏻 thanks

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Don't worry it's so simple

[@antoniomorais1503]

Hello Arsen, Where/floor can I take a Grab at BKk airport to downtown ? Thank you again.

[@antoniomorais1503]

Hello Arsen. I understood from your prior video that the best area to exchange money and buy Sim Card would be on the Ground Floor. However, from this video you mentioned to buy the Sim Card an exchange money after Exit B. Could you please clirify this doubt ?

[@waqasakram2857]

so many useful video great bro

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome Akram greetings from Thailand

[@JuanPerez-fz1gk]

Great!!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

👍

[@sunan98]

Very nice Video

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@shimarasingh8824]

Hi love your videos, we need to go to chiang mai as soon as we land at the airport, are the internal flights a far walk away from international flights?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Hello dear, no once you land and pick your luggage you go up to 4th floor and head to the flight counter you check in again and walk to domestic departures it's not far . I usually do this when I come to bkk and after 2 hours I fly to Phuket very easy process. Soon I will be uploading a vlog about it. I hope you enjoy your holidays greetings from Thailand

[@vadikturgenev5175]

Hay, you think it's a long walk from aircraft to immigration in BKK? Try Terminal 2 at Heathrow...it's 20 Minutes!!

[@routmaster38]

When you arrive at BKK and over 70,when you reach the immigration area and wish to avoid a half hour queue,move far right to same booth as Thais use and they with send you through in minutes.Very small queues there.

[@newton18311]

And if you can speak a little Thai.

[@187dan666]

Heard the exchange rate where the train is on the lowest floor has the best rates for money exchange seen a couple of vids now and it was higher than outside

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Brother exchange outside the airport better rates. What you say is right but now days even that exchange on the public transportation floor is giving lower rates. For example 1$ = 29 in the airport while 1$= 3.80 in some exchanges outside

[@gaenmumo2902]

The best video

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@albbinoab]

hello, beautiful city

[@LiveLoveThailand]

🙂

[@narinderkumar2607]

I love you Thailand because I see thai and thai bhat

[@lakt2136]

How does it work if you have reserved driver ? Will the driver wait for you in the terminal?

[@ITGadgetStore]

We are 5 adults, which taxi about we take? Short distance or large taxi? Want to go Nana area.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Take the large taxi since you are 5 adults it will be around 1000 Baht. But if you have not much luggage you can take the public transportation to nana watch my video how to take public transportation you will save a lot it will cost around 40 baht on each

[@phiphi_tours2283]

Great youtube of Koh phi phi

[@dihang1116]

can I go from arrival floor to departure floor if I have to catch another flight(non connecting)?

[@josephmontezuma5089]

Do you have to go through security and immigration for transfers?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

No

[@indranilchakrabarty4196]

Good !!!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Wlc

[@rakeshvatash]

Hi. Liked your informative video on Swarnabhumi airport. I am travelling to Bangkok (first time) and a relation is also reaching from another country. We intend to meet at a common point, as our flights are one hour apart. Is there only one public taxi stand on first floor as mentioned by you? Also, can you suggest a suitable rendezvous in the airport complex which is prominent and distinctive, where I could wait comfortably and meet up?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Yes once you arrive and pass the immigration claim your baggage and you will be heading to the public taxi on the floor mentioned and if you wanna meet someone it's better to meet on the public taxi floor or better on the airport link floor since it's not much crowded there unless on the other floors just mention on which exit door you will wait and easily can meet up.

[@rakeshvatash]

@@LiveLoveThailand Thanks for your prompt response. Are exit doors numbered on first floor?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

@@rakeshvatash yes my friend everything is numbered very advance airport so no worries

[@rakeshvatash]

@@LiveLoveThailand Thank you

[@fassenm6041]

Thank you. Nice video

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@joposcorner6016]

Thank you very much! I wonder how to go to Buriram from Bangkok?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend. Use air asia or Nok air the cheapest from don mueang airport

[@katerinastrekalova]

Thank you, my friend.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend greetings from Thailand

[@stevehenry9793]

Brother where in Pattaya i can get best seafood and thai food... pls suggest...Thanks

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Hello friend hope all is well. If you want to eat in pattaya parallel to the walking street there are many restaurants that serve sea food and thai food and they are considered good. And if you want cheap and good try the night food market fresh and cheap. Enjoy your holidays greetings from Thailand

[@serafimciobanu3021]

Hello! In 2023 I would like to go with my family to Thailand for 3 months for a training course for my 7 years old son. But I have a problem, I am undergoing treatment with psychotropic drugs and I saw that there are restrictions for this. I take 4 pills a day, if I stay 3 months it means I will have to enter your country with 360 pills. What are the steps I have to take to avoid problems when I have to enter Thailand with my medication? (not to stop them at customs (my health depends on them) or to be charged with drug trafficking) THANK YOU!

[@sohinighosh2118]

Can I take this same taxi to Pattaya? Or is that only to travel to Bangkok city?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

You can take public bus is better and cheaper directly from suvarnabhumi airport

[@KimJimin_1321]

Hi.... Next year im going to Thailand... In Thailand they exchange philippine peso?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Yes but $ better rates

[@MelissaGardnerRealtor]

How early should we arrive for our flights back to the states after visiting Bangkok?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

For international flights before 3 hours for domestic flights before 2 hours

[@tracywalker244]

Are the tolls paid separate or is everything paid at the end? Great video thank you!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Hello Tracy you just pay everything once you arrive to your accommodation

[@tracywalker244]

Live Love Thailand Thank You 😊

[@LiveLoveThailand]

@@grahamjohnson4702 thank you for your explanation, but lately in 2019 I have used the airport taxi service more than 8 times and I am paying the driver whatever the meter mentioning including the airport tax fee. For example my last ride from suvarnabhumi AirportI to on nut 77/1 costed 275 baht.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

@@grahamjohnson4702 well you are right it happened one time with me when the driver asked me to pay the toll but that was a regular taxi from my condo to the airport but from the airport as i said never had that case. actually now i am staying in ramkhamhaeng area and i just take the airport link faster cheaper . anyway nice to have your comments here and i am glad for you and your thai wife. greetings from Thailand.

[@geowilson1587]

any recommended day trip fishing park near bkk soi 11 trip..sorry off subject…

[@anniemkhungo2242]

Can I put SIM card outside or is it compulsory that I buy here at the airport I’m in Bangkok now using google WiFi waiting for my next flight to Phuket

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Sure you can buy from outside no problem it's up to you. Enjoy your holidays greetings from Thailand

[@Newboybe]

You can also buy sim card at 7-11 and other places. But I don't know if 7-11 can set it up for you. You might have to do it yourself.