The experience of free travel in Bangkok has expired for 10 years!Bangkok, a city that we love very much, because Tiger Airways and some low-cost airlines have opened the frequency of frequent home trips, and are preparing to sort out the travel guides one by one, so that some novices who feel that the self-service threshold of Thailand travel is high can also understand how to do it easily. journey!The first chapter starts with the departure, I deliberately put the club – Just love ThailandFrequently asked questions are brought in, including five major items such as flight booking, Thai visa, mobile Internet, transportation, shopping tax rebate, etc. The five things you must know before taking a flight to Thailand are explained in detail in this article. I am not sure. Where, you are very welcome to leave a message and ask.
Bangkok Free Tour Guide Chapter XNUMX
.Flight booking:Bangkok-Taiwan low-cost airline route information, flight query and online ticket purchase
.Thailand visa:How to apply for visa on arrival at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
.Mobile Internet:After going out of customs, buy a True Move SIM card for 299 yuan, 3G all-you-can-eat online
.Transportation connection:How to get from Don Mueang Airport to the MRT station to the city, transfer to the bus to Khao San Road
.Shopping tax refund:How to handle tax refund matters on the return journey
.Airport tour:Introduction of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
.Extra screening:Introduction of the departure terminal of Don Mueang Airport, sharing information with the second terminal
Flight booking: Bangkok-Taiwan low-cost airline route 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
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 overbooking. If you are delayed for more than 4 hours in the situation of seat, cancellation, or missed connection and there is no other flight 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/
3. Online ticket purchase
Traveling requires planning and preparation in advance. If you want to save travel expenses for your purse, it is the fastest to follow the information of the airline’s fan group.Tigerair TaiwanFor example, the summer flight promotion information was announced about 2 months ago, and the boarding time is 3/27-10/29. If you are planning to go to Bangkok Water Festival, the June shopping discount season, and summer holiday Hua Hin beach vacation, you can start in advance. Book a ticket.At present, the booking process of these airlines is very simple. From searching for flights, selecting fares, seats, luggage and completing the payment, the system will also send a confirmation letter to your email, but a small reminder, the airline’s flight change notification All notifications are sent by email, and when registering or filling in data, the mailboxes where letters are frequently received should be the main ones to avoid any ticket disputes.
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▲ When ordering, pay attention to the departure time, airport code, and the difference with the package.
Precautions for low-cost airlines (the guidelines apply to all airlines)
In the past, travel agencies, tourism clubs or bloggers would recommend that you take the flight 2 hours earlier and report to the ground handling counter to hang your luggage, but!There will be a large number of tourists in two locations. One is Tiger Airways' afternoon flight time. When Wendy and I arrived at the counter at 2 o'clock, there were already a large number of passengers queuing at the scene. Although everyone has not purchased the trophies at this time, it is not like returning. Lengthy and easy to delay, Tiger Airways ground handling counter will repeatedly confirm the number of pieces of carry-on baggage for each group of passengers, so there will be a work schedule that needs to be considered for your early departure.
Hang up your luggage and you need to go through the boarding process. Usually, if you don’t buy an airplane meal, you will go to B1 Burger King in Terminal 3. At this time, I want to remind everyone that Tigerair’s boarding gate is at the end of the terminal and you need to take the shuttle bus to the apron. Please prepare to enter customs after eating quickly!The main reason is that the second large crowd is customs inspection. From the photo below, you can see that there will be one flight to Manila, one flight to Kuala Lumpur, and one flight to Osaka from 50:1. There will be many customs inspections. A lot of people will delay the boarding time. Don't go to the duty-free shop after entering the customs. Go to the boarding gate quickly!
In addition, Tiger Airways also has a chart at the check-in counter to illustrate the situations in which electronic appliances can be used. You can refer to the photo below.
▲ Tiger Airways is located in Terminal XNUMX of Taoyuan Airport.
▲ The flight information is as shown above.
▲ When checking in, the number of carry-on luggage will be confirmed one by one.
▲ In airplane mode, portable electronic appliances can be used. (Including camera)
▲ After Anya and Wendy took a ride, they felt that the location was too small, and they were used to buying the front seat at a higher price when booking tickets, which was more comfortable.
Taiwan's low-cost airline experience
The flight time from Bangkok, Taiwan is about 3 and a half hours. The night before, Anya couldn’t fall asleep with excitement, thinking that she could finally return home for a trip. So after boarding the plane, she didn’t have much energy to go to sleep and rest, but she liked the window seat. Although the sun will pull down the hood and put on sunglasses, when choosing a seat, the direction of the sun will be specially considered, and the direction of the sun will be given priority. For example: the morning flight goes south to Bangkok, when the sun is in the east, I will choose Located on the left side of the cabin, you don’t need to be dazzled by the sun. This has never been shared on the fan club, and it is for readers to refer to.
At the beginning of last year, I have been crazy about the Pandora beaded bracelet. After buying two or three sets on several flights, the bracelet Dai has not been shelved a few times. Instead, he started chasing Swarovski!After buying its crystal pens, bracelets, and rings, it has a simple and elegant shape and is very suitable for work. Recently, I will see if there are any products to buy. Tigerair Taiwan has a lot of duty-free products, and Swarovski crystals with nude skin. The hand chain is 2990 yuan, which is 500 yuan lower than the starting price in Taiwan. It is probably understandable that my sister should be a good push when she works on the plane.
Don't you know if you will read the travel magazine on the plane?I will!
I shared it in the club before. When I traveled to Chiang Mai, I didn’t do my homework seriously. I sawHour of Light in Chiang Mai: A Light Travel to Healing the Ancient CapitalThe author shared a few gourmet restaurants in the inflight magazine, and they are really delicious according to the picture!When you board, you can read this information, which may become a surprise during the trip.
▲ When Anya and Wendy set out, it was in the Japanese maple viewing season. They secretly collected a few scenic spots as a preparation for the third maple viewing in 2016.
▲▼ Airplane meals are getting more and more abundant.
▲ Ready to go to Bangkok to live and enjoy life in Thailand.
Thailand Visa: How to apply for visa on arrival at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
Over the past year, many tourists have been accustomed to applying for visas on arrival in Bangkok. The main reason is that Taiwan’s agency fees are not low and there are long queues for self-delivery. In contrast, the 1,000 baht visa on arrival is indeed a Buddha's heart. According to the official instructions, prepare the following Data on-site processing:
1. Must meet the nationality of the country where the visa on arrival applies, and the nationality must be the same country as the passport.
2. The original passport, the validity period includes 15 days of stay in Thailand, and must be more than 6 months at least.
3. The period of stay shall not exceed 15 days.
4. Please present the confirmed return ticket within 15 days from the date of arrival in Thailand.
5. A clear place to stay, the hotel must have reservation information, or an address while in Thailand.
6. A 6 x 4 cm photo taken within the last 6 months. If you do not have a photo, you can take it at the photo station next to the counter.
7. Not being a blacklisted object by the Thai government.
8. The visa on arrival fee is THB 1 per person (only Thai currency is accepted and can be exchanged for Thai baht at the foreign exchange office near the counter).
9. 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.
10. Fill in the visa form and complete entry and exit forms.
If any of the above data does not meet the requirements, the visa officer has the right not to issue a visa and immediately repatriate to the country.
Everyone must be afraid of queuing when applying for visa on arrival. Recently, Chinese tour groups often bring them here in batches to apply for visa on arrival. Sometimes it depends on the manpower dispatch of Thailand customs. There will be a commissioner responsible for group visas. According to my own experience, the waiting time is about 20 ~25 minutes. If you are taking a late flight to Don Mueang Airport, it is recommended to apply for a visa in Taiwan. Don’t forget...you have to buy a 3G phone card, line up for a taxi or bus after exiting customs, and don’t spend time there. Here up.
Extended reading:
- "Thailand Visa" English version ticket and application notes 2017 version
- "Thailand Entry-Exit Card" 2017 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 data card is filled out early on the plane.
▲ Visa on Arrival Processing and Verification Office.
▲ Insist on applying for visa on arrival, you can fill in these data first in Taiwan.
▲ After sending the documents and visa fee, wait for the number call notice, get the passport and visa, and go to the customs office to queue up for entry.
Mobile Internet: After going out of customs, purchase a True Move SIM card for 299 yuan, 3G Internet access all-you-can-eat
Before August last year, travelers would buy a 8G phone card while visiting Thailand to enjoy wireless network and dialing services at the same time. Free Sim cards can be found everywhere in the airport, and they only need to be stored in the telecom counters of supermarkets or department stores. , Or buy it at the telecom counter after exiting customs.Until the terrorist attack on the Erawan Buddha in August, the National Broadcasting and Communications Commission of Thailand (NBTC) immediately decided to stop pre-paid SIM services to prevent people from using unregistered phone numbers to detonate bombs from a distance, and to request pre-paid phone cards. Users must register their personal data. If they do not understand Thai or the registration process, they will be asked to help register at the telecommunications counter.
At present, there are True Move telecom operators stationed at the counters outside Don Mueang Airport. They sell 7G phone cards for 299 days at 3 baht, and can enjoy 1.5G data Internet access and 100 baht dialing services. There will be many passengers waiting to go through the counter. Quickly, it depends on whether you are in a hurry to enter the city.If you don't need the internet in such an urgent need, you can also buy a Sim card at the telecom counter of a department store after entering the city. They also sell prepaid cards for short-term use by tourists!
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▲▼ The picture above shows the screen when arriving at night, and the picture below shows the flight arriving in the morning.
▲▼ Earlier, everyone would buy it here, but because many people were cheated by buying packages with short capacity, it is recommended to buy the most insurance at the telecom counter.
Transportation: How to get from Don Mueang Airport to the MRT station to the city, transfer to the bus to Khao San Road
1. Direct taxi to the destination
This year, the meter-based pricing of Bangkok’s taxis has improved. 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, I feel much better when I travel back to my hometown. Taxi rides at Don Mueang Airport are metered. If you run into 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 and follow the driver to take a ride. But remind you to cross the expressway The toll is paid by the passengers, 50 baht per time.
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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 Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok by low-cost airline, the cheapest way of transportation to downtown Bangkok is to take the shuttle bus operated by the 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 travel 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.
Extended 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.
▲ But!The taxi queue has reached the lobby, please turn to Exit 6.
▲ 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.
Tax refund for shopping: how to handle tax refund when returning
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 over 2,000 baht". Remember to show your passport when you check out. Please ask the store Fill out the tax refund form, 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 before we can put the goods in the baggage Inside, it is handed over to the airline ticket counter for consignment 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. Tax refund (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 apply for tax refund, and you can 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 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 of 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 second among Asian international airports (the first is Tokyo International Airport, 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 the entry, then go to the baggage carousel to pick up your own luggage, and proceed to the direction of export.
However, there are some entry instructions to remind that Thailand has 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 All of them will be reported and confiscated, and fines will be imposed. If the same group purchases cigarettes or alcohol, please obtain a receipt for each purchase. Please do not give it to the same person to carry it. You should carry them in and out of the customs within the prescribed quantity." , The fine is very heavy, you must read this description 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)
If you need to declare taxes for your luggage, or carry prohibited or restricted items, or you are uncertain about the status of your luggage, the red line station (declarable station) will clear the customs.
In the same scene: Introduction to the departure terminal of Don Mueang Airport, and information sharing with the second terminal
The existing duty-free shop area of Terminal 12 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 24 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 Bangkok Don Mueang Airport was 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 domestic flights, but he also had the opportunity to visit the new terminal. The environment of the whole terminal is bright and naturally, and 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, which 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!
◎ Thank you Tiger Airways Taiwan for inviting to go to Bangkok for boarding◎
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◎ tiger air.Tigerair Taiwan
-Official website:http://www.tigerair.com/tw/zh/
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