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Posted
25-Nov-2007 02:51
by: mjwong

Posts: 2
Registered: 25/11/07

First Time

Hi there ...
Next year I'll be taking a new step ... that I have always wanted to do ... travelling alone.
But ... need some help here.
Bout the check in and out thing.

Heard that this new airport in bkk is huge and with long long walks to reach to the customs and ..... etc.
So is there anyone that can assist me by giving me ... umm .. steps or tips or guide or a picture of the situation so that I can manage to get myself check in or check out from that airport?

Really hope someone can help me.

Thanks!!

Mei Jean

Posted
25-Nov-2007 06:49
by: JoshCaine

Posts: 178
Registered: 23/05/05

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Not a problem. Took me fifteen minutes to get off the plane, grab my stuff, clear customs & get a taxi.

Posted
25-Nov-2007 07:07
by: thaibeachlovers

Posts: 2,997
Registered: 25/05/06

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1, depends on where the gate is. Can take ages just to reach immigration.
OP, not to worry, everything is well signposted, and there are travellators if you get tired.

Posted
25-Nov-2007 07:23
by: losing_touch

Posts: 7,833
Registered: 13/01/05

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Yes, just follow the signs or other travelers. You won't have a problem navigating the airport.

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Posted
25-Nov-2007 11:15
by: stevee99

Posts: 286
Registered: 06/07/05

4

Yes OP, i wish it was my first time!
Don't worry, you will have a great time and be hooked like the rest of us!

Good luck.

Posted
25-Nov-2007 13:20
by: Cyberia

Posts: 911
Registered: 15/08/07

5

I found the new airport easy to use last year. There are online maps and information. A useful site :

Bangkok

Travel. It broadens the mind and narrows the wallet.

Posted
27-Nov-2007 01:56
by: mjwong

Posts: 2
Registered: 25/11/07

6

thanks for the info ...
still im worried ..
i know it's a long way .. january
but ... still butterfly in my stomach ...

Mei Jean

Posted
27-Nov-2007 02:13
by: gardkarlsen

Posts: 435
Registered: 25/04/03

7

Hi

No need to worry :-) Yes, the airport is big and when I came there is May it was a bit of a walk. But there are signs so you won't get lost :-) And once you get through immigration and customs you should go to the lower level to grab a taxi to get into town. I think there are buses as well but I guess it depends on where in Bangkok you are going :-) Have a great trip.

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Gard
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Gard
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Posted
27-Nov-2007 02:14
by: losing_touch

Posts: 7,833
Registered: 13/01/05

8

You no longer need to go to the lower level. The taxi stand is now on the same floor as arrivals.

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