Don Mueang International Airport (Don Mueang International Airport) is the main airport for direct flights from Taiwan to Bangkok. At present, the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic has deterred many people. I will bring common problems of the community into this article, including ticket booking, Thai visa, mobile Internet, transportation, If you are unclear about the five major items such as shopping tax rebate, you are very welcome to leave a message to inquire.
Airline information, flight query and online ticket purchase
1. Route information
There are currently two direct flights from Taiwan to Bangkok Airport. One is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Suvarnabhumi International Airport / ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ / Airport code BKK / Airport code BKK / ุุากุกกุกกกก Airport) ), and the direct flights to Taiwan are as follows.
a. Suvarnabhumi Airport
-Taoyuan→Bangkok direct flight route:Thai Airways,China Airlines,EVA Air
-Kaohsiung→Bangkok direct flight route:China Airlines ,Thai Smile Airways
b. Don Mueang Airport
-Taoyuan→Bangkok direct flight route:Tigerair Taiwan,NokScoot Airlines
2. Check flight information
Because of the rise of low-cost airlines, the vast majority of Aitai travellers will make good use of promotional fares. According to our observations of community returns this year, the Taoyuan Airport runway, poor weather, aircraft maintenance scheduling and other factors may delay flights or To change the time, you can check the flight time on the official website of Taoyuan Airport before departure.
In addition, recently we have seen luggage damage problems from other groups. We recommend that in addition to travel safety insurance, you can also insure against inconvenience insurance for overseas travel, such as the insured’s scheduled flight abroad due to delays or excesses. When reservations, cancellations, and missed connections are delayed for more than 4 hours and there are no other flights available for transfer, compensation will be paid according to the agreed insured amount, which will give you an extra layer of protection for your journey.
Taoyuan Airport Official Website ►► http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/
Visa clearance and visa on arrival at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
1. Current status of customs clearance in February 2020.2
Because of the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic, Don Mueang Airport took the lead in opening up the entry inspection channel for Chinese tourists, and will lead them to the Chinese passport area when they get off the plane to distinguish tourists from other countries.There are a lot of people for visa clearance. When a Chinese tourist group arrives at the airport, it often takes a long time to queue for customs clearance. Those who are interested in sniffing out the "queuing business opportunity" charge a 200 yuan fee so that tourists can "quickly clear customs."
This situation is most notable in the case of visas on arrival. At this moment, when the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic has spread, there are a lot of Chinese tourists. There is no need to wait too long for visa inspections and visas on arrival for foreign tourists. It is recommended that you save money and reduce customs bribery. .
▲A Chinese passport area was opened after getting off the plane to the customs inspection.
▲ ASEAN Passage and Priority customs clearance, the latter is open to passengers with infants and young children to pass the customs quickly (free).
▲ Passport inspection and customs clearance for foreign tourists.
▲ The visa-on-arrival processing area is also less crowded.
2. To apply for the visa on arrival and the process, prepare the following documents according to the official instructions:
‧ Must meet the nationality of the country where the visa on arrival applies, and the nationality must be the same country as the passport.
‧ The original passport, the validity period includes 15 days of stay in Thailand, and at least more than 6 months.
‧ The period of stay shall not exceed 15 days.
‧ Please present the confirmed return ticket within 15 days from the date of arrival in Thailand.
‧ A clear place to stay. The hotel must have reservation information or an address while in Thailand.
‧ One 6 x 4 cm photo taken in the last 6 months. If you don’t have a photo beforehand, you can take it at the photo station next to the counter.
‧ Not a blacklisted object by the Thai government.
‧ The visa on arrival fee is 2 baht per person (only Thai currency is accepted, and the baht can be exchanged at the foreign exchange office near the counter; the promotion of tourism in Thailand, the visa on arrival fee is waived until April 2020.4).
‧ Passengers must show sufficient living expenses during their stay in Thailand, at least 1 Thai dollars per person, and at least 2 Thai dollars per family.
‧ Fill in the visa form and complete entry and exit forms.
If any of the above information does not meet the requirements, the visa officer has the right not to issue a visa and immediately repatriate to the country.
Related Reading ▶️
- "Thailand Visa" English version ticket and application notes 2017 version
- "Thailand Entry-Exit Card" 2020 latest version of entry-exit card filling instruction
- "Customs Regulations" General arrangement of customs inspection of cash on entry
- "Visa on Arrival" Experience sharing on visa on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport
▲ The entry-exit information card should be filled out on the plane in advance.
▲ Visa on Arrival Processing and Verification Office.
▲ Insist on applying for visa on arrival, you can fill in these information in Taiwan first.
▲ After sending the documents and visa fee, wait for the number call notice, receive the passport and visa, and go to the customs office to queue up for entry.
Thailand mobile network card purchase and installation
1. Purchase a mobile network card
After several years of development, Taiwanese travelers don’t need to go through customs and claim luggage as they used to. Go out and queue up to get an Internet SIM card. You can also buy an Internet SIM card in Taiwan, whether you go to various telecom stores, or go to Klook and KKday itinerary websites. , Can be easily installed and replaced on the plane.In the airport, there are also various telecommunications counters in Thailand. If there is a real demand, you can buy it directly and there will be service personnel to assist in the installation.
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▲ No need to line up to buy an Internet SIM card in February 2020.2.
▲▼ The picture above shows the screen when arriving at night, and the picture below shows the flight arriving in the morning.
▲▼ The external counter was deceived for buying a package with a short capacity. It is recommended to buy the insurance at the telecom counter.
2. Free Wifi at the airport
When I and I was waiting at the airport for Wendy to pick up the key to the accommodation apartment, Hamburger and I had not turned on the Thai mobile network card to use it. When I searched for the free Wi-Fi in the airport in flight mode, I found "Free Airport-Google Wifi By CAT" unexpectedly. Click After entering, you only need to fill in the phone number to connect to the Internet for one hour for free. This is very convenient when you arrive in Bangkok and want to use the Internet urgently to report safety to your family.
▲ You need to enter the country code and phone number when connecting.
▲ Seeing this screen means you can start using the network.
How to get from Don Mueang Airport to the MRT station into the city, transfer to the bus to Khao San Road
1. Take a taxi to your destination
This year, the meter-based pricing of Bangkok’s taxis has improved a bit. Of course, it is inevitable to encounter drivers who are shouting prices. However, through the government, department stores, new APP services (Grab Taxi / Uber) and the hotline for complaints, several times have been returned. Traveling to the township feels much better. The taxi fare at Don Mueang Airport is metered. If you encounter an outcry, you can simply refuse and tell the service staff to queue up the next car.
Exit 8 is for passengers waiting to go to the hotel in the city. According to the experience at the time, the waiting time is about 20-25 minutes. The airport service staff will give you a list. Follow the driver to take a ride, but remind you to cross the expressway Tolls are paid by passengers, and tolls vary for different sections.
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▲ After going out of the gate, this is a chartered car service, remember to go to the left.
▲ Almost 9% of people wear masks in airports.
▲ The taxi service area should distinguish the flow of people, and the number should be drawn first when calling a taxi.
▲A seating area has been set up in February 2020.2, and you can get on the bus and enter the city after waiting for the number to be called.
2. A1 / A2 bus connects to the MRT station
Don Mueang Airport does not yet have Airport Express support, but there is a bus connection to BTS / MRT.After arriving at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport by low-cost airline, the cheapest way of transportation to downtown Bangkok is to take the shuttle bus operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and take the first international flight of Don Mueang Airport. Exit 6 of Xiamen, and Exit 12 of Domestic Terminal XNUMX.
BMTA originally operated two feeder bus routes A1 and A2. Since May 2017, 5, two routes A1 and A3 will be added to pass the tollway (Tollway). The one-way fare is 4 baht and the business hours are daily. From 50 a.m. to 7 p.m., it is convenient for overseas tourists to come to Bangkok for free travel, and they can directly reach the downtown of Bangkok faster:
a. Bus route A1: The one-way fare is 30 baht, and the terminal is Chatuchak Park Station of the MRT subway.
– Route: Don Mueang Airport → TMB Bank → MRT Station (MRT Chatuchak Park Station / BTS Mo Chit Station)
-Shuttle time: 07:30~24:00
-Ticket price: 30 baht
– Shift time: 12 minutes
– Remarks: Get off at TMB Bank Station and transfer to Bus No. 3 to Khao San Road and Grand Palace
b. Bus route A2: The one-way fare is 30 baht, and the terminal is the Victory Monument Station of the BTS Skytrain.
– Route: Don Mueang Airport→Victory Monument
-Ticket price: 30 baht
– Shift time: 30 minutes
c. A3 bus route: The one-way fare is 50 baht. Take the toll highway and pass through Pratunam District. The terminal is Lumpini Park.
d. A4 bus route: one-way fare is 50 baht, take the toll highway, pass through Khao San Road, and the terminal is Royal Tian Plaza.
Related Reading ▶️
- Don Mueang Airport Public Transportation Guide (Chinese):http://donmueangairportthai.com/cn/381-public-transport
- Aitai VIP introduces how to take the bus and return:http://crosserr.pixnet.net/blog/post/100794191
▲▼ After exiting the country, go to the left and prepare to take public transportation.
▲ Don’t be afraid to ask when you are abroad!This is the airport service office, you can ask for help here.
▲ These are travel itineraries and hotel counters.
▲ Exit 8 is the place for taxis.
▲ At that time, queuing here was pretty quick and I got a taxi.
▲ Receipt of highway tolls.
▲ Walk in this direction to the taxi stand.
▲ Exit 6 is where the A1 / A2 bus takes.
▲ Bus information.
▲ There is also a handwritten notice to transfer to bus No. 3 at the second stop, which will take you to Khao San Road and the Grand Palace.
▲ The appearance of the A1 bus.
▲▼ After getting on the bus, there will be a lady with the palm of the car to collect the fare and give a bunch of receipt papers.
▲ A1 bus drop-off point.
▲ After getting off the bus, walk straight ahead and walk for about 3 to 5 minutes, and you will arrive at the MRT Chatuchak Park Station.
▲ If you want to take the BTS, then walk forward for another 3 minutes to reach Mo Chit Station.
▲ Don't worry, there are excellent escalators here.
How to apply for tax refund at the airport
The tax refund process for shopping in Thailand is very simple and can be completed in simple steps, but some details and figures need to be sorted out for you, let's take a look!
1. Shopping: Purchase goods at a store marked with Tax Refund (Tax Refund / Tax Free). Please meet the tax refund requirements on the "same day", "same store", and "single purchase of 2,000 baht". Remember to show your passport when you check out. The store fills out the tax refund form, and these purchased goods must be taken out of the country within 60 days from the day of purchase.
2. Customs Inspection for VAT Refund: Before proceeding with baggage check, we must first go to the airport customs tax refund office at Don Mueang Airport to check the tax refund items and stamp on the tax refund form for approval before we can put the goods in the luggage , Hand over to the airline ticket counter for check-in and boarding.When customs officers check, they must be prepared:
– Passport of the purchaser of the goods
-Passenger tax refund application form
-Products purchased and to be refunded
-Jewelry, gold, watches, clocks, glasses, pens and other valuables with a price of more than 1 baht, after passing the customs inspection at the airport, passengers will present these items to the bureau officials for inspection. After the inspection is completed, they can apply for a tax refund.
3. VAT Refund for Tourist: After passing the customs entry and exit inspection, bring your passport, tax refund form, and original invoice to the tax refund office to receive tax refund cash.
-A single piece of valuables with a value of more than 1 baht needs to be presented here for inspection twice
– If the tax refund amount exceeds 3 baht, it will be paid by remittance or refund to a credit card
4. Passengers eligible for tax refund are
-Any non-Thai nationality passenger who stays in Thailand for no more than 180 days
-The captain or flight crew of an airline not departing from Thailand
-Passengers departing from Thailand International Airport
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▲ Conscience suggests that it is very prone to traffic jams during off-duty hours in Bangkok, so be sure to go out to the airport early.
▲ Tax refund documents.
▲ Remember to come here to stamp before you can check in your luggage!
▲ Friends who love shopping, prepare electronic scales with you. Don't overweight the staff at the airport counter, please!
▲ Follow the rules, everyone is happy!The counter staff has the right to refuse to let you board the plane.
▲ Prepare to enter the customs for inspection of carry-on baggage and exit.
▲▼ With tax refund, you can get the cash back and continue buying at the duty-free airport! (Big mistake)
Airport Tour: Introduction to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Before the completion of Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2006, Don Mueang Airport was the international airport with the largest traffic volume in Thailand. In 2004, for example, 80 airlines took off and landed, and more than 3 million passengers entered and passed through the border. There were approximately 16 aircraft takeoffs and landings, and 70 tons of cargo takeoffs and landings.On the ranking list, Don Mueang International Airport ranked 2004th in 14 and the second among Asian international airports (the first is Tokyo International Airport in Japan). It was once closed, and was reopened at the 2007 Thailand Cabinet Meeting. Domestic flights to the airport.
Due to the increase in the number of passengers in the Chinese market, in addition to the original English and Thai labels, the two airports in Bangkok have added simplified Chinese labels. For the first time or novices who are not familiar with Don Mueang Airport, it is very easy to identify the airport lines and units. position.If you have already applied for a Thai visa in Taiwan, you can follow the route instructions to the customs area to check entry, then go to the baggage carousel to pick up your own luggage, and proceed to the export direction.
However, there are some entry instructions to remind that Thailand has very strict regulations on the entry of tobacco and alcohol. The official stated that "alcohol and cigarettes are controlled items. If passengers carry more than the above regulations and cannot produce legal permits, the items they carry will be changed. All were reported and confiscated, and fines were imposed. If the same group purchases cigarettes or alcohol, please obtain a receipt for each purchase. Do not give it to the same person to carry it. You should carry it in and out of the customs within the specified quantity.", The fine is very heavy, you must read this note before traveling.
Customs Clearance Notice for Passengers Entering Thailand ►► http://www.tattpe.org.tw/GoThailand/go_enter.aspx
▲ Don Mueang International Airport.
▲ There are signs everywhere in the airport, so novices need not be too nervous when traveling to Bangkok.
▲Along the way, you will see the customs clearance inspection place on the right hand side.
▲ After completing the inspection, you can go downstairs to pick up your luggage.
▲Are you going to exchange baht here for one row? No, if you want a good exchange rate, please go to Superrich to exchange.
▲ Green Line Station (Declaration-free Station) / Red Line Station (Declarable Station)
Introduction of the departure terminal of Don Mueang Airport, and information sharing with the second terminal
The existing duty-free shop area of the first terminal is not as large as that of Suvarnabhumi Airport. In addition to the continuous development of routes and the gradual increase in the number of passengers, the second terminal of Don Mueang Airport was officially opened on December 12 last year. Moved NOK AIR, AIR ASIA, LION AIR, THAI SMILE here for check-in related matters, and the second terminal is not far from the first terminal Basically, please arrive at the airport as soon as possible to complete the check-in formalities.
The new second terminal of Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok opened at the end of December 2015 and is currently stationed in Nok AIR, Air ASIA, Lion Air, THAI Smile, etc. 12 A low-cost airline, Wendy took an international flight during this trip. He did not check in at the second terminal used by the domestic flight, but he also had the opportunity to visit the new terminal. The environment of the whole terminal is bright and it is natural that the check-in counter equipment is also novel. .
In fact, the two terminals of Don Mueang Airport are connected in series. No matter which flight you take, you can come here to find places to eat, buy SIM cards or other shops. A more distinctive place is the newly opened Sleep Box, which provides The short-term accommodation space and social room of the capsule hotel cost 300 baht for a shower only, and 3 baht for 1,000 hours of accommodation. It is very suitable for travelers who want to spend a short rest and overnight at the airport.
▲ I will buy some Thai brand fragrance products here and use them in Taiwan.
▲ There are not many Naraya styles in the airport. You can choose some small items as souvenirs for your friends and relatives.
▲▼ Return to Taiwan by Tiger Airways!
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