PHUKET TO BANGKOK WITH AIR ASIA: HOW LONG DOES THIS JOURNEY TAKE?

[@mtm4a]

Nicely put together, Eddie, despite your endless wait at Don Mueang for a taxi - that was unbelievable! And you did look and sound very tired at the end of it all! Make sure you have a nice restful time in Pattaya, I'm sure you will. Then after that, you never know, you might even appreciate being back home again, in your own bed, after your long absence! I am flying out to Bangkok in a couple of days from my home in Spain, and then on to Chiang Mai, Hua Hin and Phuket for three weeks in total. It will be nice being back in Thailand again after an absence of four years.

[@STEADY599]

Have a great time, William

[@gakenh01]

You can take the Red Line sky train. It's about a 5 minute walk from Don Meuang. Then spend an hour on the train to Nana. I typically try not to use Don Meuang because it's so far north and if there's a lot of traffic it can take forever to get to Nana.

[@karimfarangfromthejungle6027]

Same here, I always want to fly to Suvarnabhumi. Rush hour from Don Mueang is a guaranteed falling asleep in the taxi for me 😅

[@lifeutopia7568]

Great choice of music Ed. Loving this track. Has a nice groove.

[@สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ]

Eddie.Nice to see you again in Pattaya.Glad you enjoyed your Sunday dinner and hopefully getting better.Do look fitter pal under circumstances. My mate was very pleased to meet you also.cheers and keep well pal.

[@eugenebrady4291]

You can go upto the departures level where taxis dropping people off and grab taxi when people get out. Have done many times 👍🏻

[@thestainless6289]

It's surprising that a seasoned traveller like Mr Sweeny wouldn't know this.

[@JohnMitch]

Exactly, I have been doing that for many years... Taxi driver dropping off passenger is always happy to have a return fare without having to wait in line for another fare. Eddie you really have to learn some of these tricks, You would have saved a decent chunk of change taking the Bus from Patong to Phuket airport

[@jonathanwilliamson1931]

For all his travelling ed don't learn much, every one who knows this airport when it's busy goes to arrivals.

[@Daniel-ox2zr]

That is the only way to do it out of that airport

[@Stevonthemove]

Theres also freelance drivers wandering around,i recently did this and was out in minutes

[@NR-private]

Nice bit of music for the taxi ride 👍👍

[@philipnguyen3107]

Like music from kiss of the dragon. Well done.👾👾👽👾👾

[@barryharmon3698]

Very good video Eddy travel ones always interesting ur lookin to be gettin back to urself mate 👍

[@londoncabthailand4028]

Enjoy Bangkok Eddie, have a great time thanks for the Video.

[@eugenebooth2467]

top tip , when landing at swampy in Bkk, if you have bolt or grab, go to the top floor where taxis drop off passengers that are departing and use your app to book a taxi, I always get a good rate as there are so many drop offs with drivers happy to get a fare out of the airport with no waiting. Most likely work in Don Mueang too.

[@karimfarangfromthejungle6027]

That’s the one mate 👍

[@bottlebaby]

Sweet video and coming at the end. You be home soon and relaxing, reminiscing and wishing you where back.

[@normhanson981]

Wow the sea looks fantastic, Really pleased to have discovered your channel, looking forward to seeing what you do next winter . 👍

[@STEADY599]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kosamui]

Really enjoyed the taxi to hotel segment with the music and views. 👍😘🙏

[@nightimermx8934]

Ya did well Ed! Hard yards are done kick back and enjoy!

[@paulf7757]

It is actually worth paying a little more to use the main airport and the awsome skytrain.

[@brothersman524]

I know when I visited Thailand for the first time flying from London Heathrow to Bangkok, staying 3 nights at a hotel close to the Grand Palace, I used Air Asia from Bangkok to Phuket and it was painless. I agree that domestic flights are less hassle. I've used Air Asia quite a bit especially flying around South East Asia. Last time I used Air Asia was back in Feb 2020 from Krabi to Singapore which took 1.5 hours. While I don't drink alcohol, I would normally get a nice, cold soft drink. I think I have seen a even smaller Burger King in Saudi Arabia but never like BK, McDonalds nor KFC but Subway is OK. I think King Power refers to King Power Mahanakhon Building in Bangkok, which I've visited and went up to the Skywalk for the amazing city views. Bangkok is an amazing city with so much things to offer, but I spent my time visiting the main temples (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun), doing the Chao Praya River Cruise, going up a couple of buildings for city views, visit to Ayutthaya, Asiatique Riverfront, mosques and halal markets, and Chinatown - didn't bother with Khaosan Road or the floating market.

[@STEADY599]

Thanks for your info

[@mimeartiste887]

Good info Ed took me 1.5 Hrs @ 5pm from Meridian (Patong), I usually fly to Chiang Mai & visit Bangkok on the way back then Pattaya, before leaving Thailand, That was tough wait @ Bangkok just have to suck it up theses days

[@vincentbyrne2394]

Eddie, good vid.....Good to hear you say Phucket correctly the way the locals say it ("Pooh-ket"} ... But please also say 'Pattaya' the way the locals say it too!.. It does my head in when people say it to rhyme with "papaya"...... Best of luck, Vincent

[@fatboyslim3550]

Great video steady Eddie always informative, thank you for sharing it with us 👍❤️

[@seamusdoherty]

Hi Eddie it was great meeting you tonight,felt like I met a celebrity, all the the best in the rest of your travels.

[@STEADY599]

Good meeting you, Seamus. Good little bar, that.

[@martinsaunders4900]

Hi Eddie glad you made it finally to your hotel in Bangkok enjoy your beer and your meal, hope you have a good sleep tonight 🙏✈️🍻

[@scottDchicago]

Steady Eddy enjoying life to the fullest at 7:57. Greetings from Chicago!

[@STEADY599]

Greetings

[@nike00789]

The first thing I always think about when getting off the plane is just checking into the hotel and relax for a bit especially after a long flight so waiting one and a half hour for taxi will be a nightmare I remember at Suvarnabhumi Airport got my ticket 2 minutes later my taxi was ready

[@scottDchicago]

Steady Eddy enjoying the moment at 9:16!!!

[@Mjolnher9]

You should have taken the bus from Patong Beach to airport for 100 Baht at the beach. It also goes pretty fast!

[@MrDobberdude]

Could have taken the A1 bus to the BTS at DMK too

[@chrisbooth7696]

Go to check inn level next time Ed...as soon as they drop someone off collar them and get in..tell them meter only..i never have a prob and usually away within 10 mins of collecting baggage 🙂

[@quinnerefc]

King Power owns Leicester City FC. Great vid Ed, keep on truckin 😎

[@quinnerefc]

Leicester's stadium is actually called 'The King Power Stadium'

[@CatsAndGoodCoffee]

Hi boss. Wow, 1'5h waiting for a taxi, madness. Nice to see that you arrived to amazing BKK safely. Take care.

[@petergorm]

Nice upload. Happy travels, Steady Eddie! Once at Don Mueng I would just go out on the big roads and either get a taxi or wait for any train going to Hualampung. I wouldn't have the patience like you do.

[@TheVinylDouche]

I’m sure someone else has already said it but - - I landed at Don Mueang last year requested a Grab ride and it was ready to go before I could get to the door.

[@bijanbayne3259]

Booked my flight to Bangkok last night. I touch down April 10.

[@benleno]

44baht for a beer in Don Muang domestic departures from the air side 7-11!

[@trevorhalliday793]

The lovely ladies of Pattaya better watch out, Steady Eddie is on his way for 3 weeks of fun!!!!!

[@argonaut816]

Ideas for your stay in Pattaya. A trip to the island. A visit to the bars in Jomtien. The beach at the naval base. The market on Soi Baokhao

[@capetonian]

Thanks Eddie, great vid. I avoid that airport like the plague, for all the reasons laid out in your video. I usually fly from Phuket to the big airport, then take the sky train to Sukhumvit. 1 change in between, costs almost nothing, and fine if you travel light. I'm really jealous, could do with another coupla weeks in BKK. Have a blast.

[@STEADY599]

Thanks for your info

[@michaelrobinson6074]

Went patong in October ordered taxi from hotel day before quick and reasonably priced also love ur videos Eddie

[@STEADY599]

Thankyou

[@StanHasselback]

Hey Eddy, I think the MRT Red Line goes out to don mueang airport now. Apparently it's a 5 minute walk from the airport and there are signs for the MRT Red Line.

[@robertburnett6348]

Yes. Hancock Pete covered it recently.

[@benleno]

Take the A1 bus to Mochit BTS (30b) then skytrain to Nana (about 20b). Easier than taxi and you stay in control

[@MrDobberdude]

Weird that world traveler doesn't know this

[@MrDobberdude]

@@billyboyd3493 they have ple ty of space for big bags on the A1 and BTS

[@peteleedsmot1514]

Eddie try that Zurich bread shop it's bang on and cheap for beer I use it all the time in bkk Airport

[@dirtstyles]

Pie & mash with gravy and mushy peas, the Steady Eddie staple :D

[@brianstreet5223]

glad to see you up and around mate them taxis or a rip off cheers

[@bradley_Bradley]

nothings worse than the dreaded Airport appreciation time while waiting for a ride into Town. I’m glad you had a safe journey back to BKK and i hope you make the best of your 3 days in the Big Mango

[@thinkingaloud5379]

King Power is the Thai duty free shop which is in every thai airport. The airplane which emblazoned this name is just advertising it.

[@davidnicholson6780]

You can take the Smart Bus from Bangla Road beach side. Runs every hour takes an hour and costs 100Baht.

[@robertburnett6348]

I still miss flying around on Air Asia. Don't remember long waits. But once lost a small back pack being in a hurry. I need to enjoy the moment more. Cell phone helps. Anyway, did little Eddy "wave" good bye?

[@rodwilkinson5682]

youre looking well Eddie,enjoy that beer and kip,

[@isaanman5399]

4 hours of that 8 hours was you left for the airport 4 hours before departure & they don’t close check in till 45 minutes before departure & then you waited 11/2 hours for a Taxi when you had other options. You could have gone Hotel to Hotel in about 5 hours no rush.

[@Oldfogey2014]

I sometimes take a train from Don M airport into town….it’s not expensive but very slow. Takes about an hour into Bangkok.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Edward as far as Bolt taxi are concerned the only unreliability I find is at peek times. As for where to catch the bolt I can only speak for BKK and what I do is go to the airport link and catch the train to the first stop, Lat Krabang, and get the bolt from outside the staion on the road, just wait at the bottom of the stairs, for DM maybe go to the red line and do the same. Hope that helps.

[@STEADY599]

Thanks for your info

[@HAn-ie2zp]

12:00 Just take the train in to town Eddy! Fast and cheap!

[@aaron24730]

Looking good Eddie

[@Scott.f]

Still one of the most beautiful places in the world beaches and seas in the area including day trips to small island. No wonder they film there so much.

[@DaveEPie]

I think at the 2:00 mark I would just say f it and go back to the hotel. Lol Those beaches with the funky roadside cafes are my style.

[@patrickmcgill1291]

Eddie looking a lot better now you've got over that food poisoning a friend of mine had the very.same he put it down believe it to a frog not fresh he ate in Thai restaurant kept him 5days bad. Enjoy the coming weeks Eddie in Pattaya.

[@elterrifico9522]

This video was shot before he got food poisoning

[@robertburnett6348]

Eddie. ..Le Pub recently made a video about 30 non bar things to do in Pattaya.

[@johndriver181]

True soldier Eddie. Go on lad respect. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@voice_of_change]

It's takes longer to get to the airport, check in and wait for the flight than the flight itself 😂 only 143 baht from Suvarnabhumi airport to Pattaya by comfortable bus. From BKK use MRT to phetchaburi station walk over to Makkasan airport train to Suvarnabhumi then bus to Pattaya. 35 baht to airport and 45 baht on MRT from where I left. So 224 baht BKK to Pattaya

[@KippaxInThailand]

That's what I do depending on time of arrival in Bangkok 👍 also from ekkamai bus station which is about 8/9 stops from asok/nana on BTS if you're staying in Bangkok before Pattaya and for 200b get on a nice bus to Pattaya.

[@therovingreporter]

Yes either get the Red Line or a Grab from Don Meuang. The taxi queue is a nightmare.

[@KeithBrockwell]

last time i was at DMK just walked outside and got a cab off the street, dont think the cab was ligit but it worked for me

[@scottDchicago]

My family and I experienced the same problem 15:00 in early January arriving on a flight to Don Mueang from Khon Kaen. Anyway, I’m planning on the other airport this July for our flights from Khon Kaen and Phuket. The taxi queue is a real problem!

[@andrewjohnson8003]

Hi Eddie. I have looked at royal ivory hotel for a place to stay but ended up at the woraburi hotel a bit further down . Wasn't sure if the royal has a car park. I should be about from Tuesday this week Eddie. See you soon mate

[@STEADY599]

Look forward to it, Andrew.

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

Great video Eddy 🍺🍺👍

[@STEADY599]

Thanks 👍

[@ianfitton272]

sInce then they have opened up the train link to the new train station where you can get the mass transit BTS, MRT ect.

[@davidmajer3652]

You looked very tired at the end, but you do a great job of talking to your audience. It seems like we are sitting across from you..

[@STEADY599]

Thanks, David

[@gordo191]

You've made me homesick for patong , it's bloody beautiful isn't it ,

[@tanthaman]

How can you be homesick it's not your home?

[@gordo191]

@@tanthaman I lived there for awhile , derr

[@alistairmclean2667]

Keep on rolling you hairy old bruiser! Life wouldn't be the same without you. Keep kewl in the pewl mate.

[@pandemicoftheunvaccinated5367]

Currently we're waiting for an airasia flight departing Manila (Terminal 4) going to.puerto princessa.Just been informed that our flight has been delayed . Had a great time in subic bay-met 2 fantastic women. Keep uo the good work ed.

[@STEADY599]

I liked Subic. Good for you, mate.

[@alanhall1297]

Next time Eddie why not use the smart bus ? Air-conditioned reliable and only 100bht. It runs about every hour I think

[@markmurphy9385]

Dole office in Toxteth 🤣😂 no giro for you Mr Sweeny Todd

[@ianfitton272]

Good vid as usual Eddie, i was waiting for a taxi last year but i decided to walk outside and pick one up there. No meter but no waiting too,

[@Daveinasuitcase6371]

Ooft that taxi waiting room looked grim! I'll be in Bangkok in May and I'm planning a return trip to Phuket for a few days so I have this to look forward to! 🙃

[@Mjolnher9]

Don't take taxis as they are a rip off. Take transit!

[@MarkDay.]

Ed, walk outside to the main road, get a 510 bus to victory monument 25฿ or walk upto arrivals

[@johnowens2392]

haha ... next time fly from Phuket to Suvarnabhumi airport then right down the bottom get on a train right to the end stop.. get off and catch the next train to nana!!! easy as mate... if we left the same time i would have been in the pool half cut by the time you got there

[@jasonking6892]

Should have taken the #9 thu Scunthorpe and Rotterham..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kevinteal5218]

Great video

[@davidnicholson6780]

I used the taxi system once and never again. Two hour waiting. Bolt can be a bit hit and miss but not as big a miss as the airport taxi system. Also the airport taxi took me to the wrong hotel and that added another hour to the journey. With Bolt you avoid this misunderstanding.

[@jeffpot6884]

You'd should have flown to suvarnabhumi pal

[@peterdob8868]

You can take the airport bus 30 baht to Mo Chit BTS and then BTS 40 baht to Nana. Cheap and fast.

[@JimmyFungus]

Now I realize when Murray Head sang "one night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble" he was probably talking about the stress and strains of traveling there

[@Snip59]

Taxi from Syd to Syd airport depending where u live of course for me it's a 45 min ride 75.00 Aussie dollars.Phuket is a good price different place of course.

[@shinnrana6580]

Yes Ed

[@craigthai1379]

Was there few weeks ago took me 1 hr to get to airport from patting. 500bart

[@toniwertman4818]

Eddy take it easy on the fast food and beer lol

[@roygoad2870]

I think I’ve been to Phuket about 6 times, I’ve never needed to use a taxi, as others have said both airports have buses you can use, plus I always rent a motorbike, at my own risk of course!

[@thomasschumacher8748]

Worlds most expensive Burger King is at Phuket Airport

[@soiraider2201]

Phucket is a global paradise location. What bit about things there being over priced are people not comprehending. They will charge what they want from burger King to bar fines. And someone will always pay!

[@The_Drifter_13]

Oh man. Last November I got food poisoning right before a flight from Phuket to Bangkok. Upon arrival, taxis were backed up like I’ve never seen before. It was literally hours of standing in line. Grab and Bolt wouldn’t even respond. One of my worst travel experiences ever.

[@johnshores4745]

Don muang to bang sue on the skytrain 44 bht and under 20 minutes with a 10 minute walk to catch the skytrain

[@rayronald7269]

I usually use the bus service if the flight doesn't arrive too late. Roong Reuang bus co. runs every hour from 7.00 to 21.00. Oh , I see you 1st went to Bangkok. This info is for those going to Pattaya.

[@colinrgage]

I remember an internal flight from udon where a Thai girl got me to the airport at 13.55 for a 14.10 flight, Thai time eh!!! Always found Thai smile the best Safe travels

[@STEADY599]

Too stressful for me. I like to get there early.

[@timwalker2458]

You just walked through an airport that has King Power duty free shops all over the place, yet have no idea of what King Power is. Top class steady Eddie work. Get the bus to Mochit then BTS you'd have been home in less than an hour

[@stuyoull4333]

Eddy mate,firstly you should use the Phuket smart bus to the airport.Pick up in Patong is at the police box at Bangla beach road end,100 baht.If I'm flying into Bangkok from Phuket I use Bangkok Air,bit more expensive than Air Asia but the transport options on arrival are way better than Don Muang.I get the airport rail bts to Makasan,MRT to Asoke then main BTS to Nana or walk from Asoke to Nana depending on the time of day.Pretty much 3 quid from Suvarnabhumi to Soi 4 and not a lot of waiting about

[@STEADY599]

Thanks for your info

[@cplwelsh5134]

The taxis now charge for cases?

[@ianbowden4587]

How are you now mate?? 100% yet??? Jeesus, must be a shortage of cabs or drivers nowdays in Bangkok. I guess trains from airport to hotel would have been a pain in the arse with your big suitcase?? 55 bht, I noticed, for a big croissant in Phuket airport is actually a very good price for an airport.. As too is that 75 baht for a small beer. Cheers Eddie. ;-]👍👍

[@STEADY599]

You're right, I don't want to be lugging a big suitcase around trains or buses. Much rather have a taxi. Hope you had a good journey home mate.

[@christopherbrennan8354]

go to departures and catch a taxi dropping off,they are not supposed to pick up there,but hold a 500baht note in your hand and they will take you ive done that for years i hate that airport

[@mikeharm2850]

just left Pattaya .first time back in 15 years pattaya . at less it is still very cheap . had a great time

[@voice_of_change]

I am going to Jomtien this way at end of the month

[@JJ-vy2rh]

No train to city yet

[@barryfromeastenders9520]

Currently on bus from Patong to Bangkok, 1,600 baht, picked me up from hotel

[@STEADY599]

How long does that take?

[@barryfromeastenders9520]

@@STEADY599was 14h including hotel pick up. In pattaya now for 3 days, may bump into ya 👍🏼

[@harryhorton976]

Great vid Eddy - you need a Kip you look very tired

[@jerseybeefjerseyci896]

Why dont u use bolt Cheaper Faster

[@philipnguyen3107]

Rest well. Take it easy. Get a massage. Peace up on you and stay blessed. 👾👾👾👽👾👾👾