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Couperman · #1 13-09-2007, 17:50

hi all, time is getting closer, now 5 odd weeks to go. Spending 2 weeks in Bangkok but fancy 4 or 5 days in Pattaya. Which would be the best mode of transport and price? also would it be advisable to book accomodation or can i just walk in on spec and get a room(will go there about 26th oct) Any advice would be gratefully recieved by a complete and utter novice.

MrDK · #2 13-09-2007, 18:30

The best way to get from Bangkok to Pattaya is Taxi.
Personally I would book accommodations in advance. In October there certainly will be rooms available, however, there will also be hotels that are sold out. I would hate to spend my time looking for a hotel once there.

brit · #3 13-09-2007, 18:31

First piece of advice use the search engine dude this stuff has been covered dozens of times over.

To quickly answer your questions - Taxi; no need to book but do it anyway it's cheaper plus you need to know things about the place in advance (eg distance from nightlife areas, whether they are guest friendly, etc)

Couperman · #4 14-09-2007, 17:49

Thanks for advice, i have heard there is a train from Bangkok to Pattaya, would it be a nice scenic trip or would i be wasting my time.

IRISH JONNY · #5 14-09-2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Couperman

Thanks for advice, i have heard there is a train from Bangkok to Pattaya, would it be a nice scenic trip or would i be wasting my time.

THATS THE FIRST IVE HEARD OF IT.........
YOU WOULD SEE JUST AS MUCH ON A TAXI DRIVE........

Mav · #6 14-09-2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

THATS THE FIRST IVE HEARD OF IT.........
YOU WOULD SEE JUST AS MUCH ON A TAXI DRIVE........

It's gotta be one of the most boring road trips going around the Bkk to Patts

IRISH JONNY · #7 14-09-2007, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Mav

It's gotta be one of the most boring road trips going around the Bkk to Patts

im usaully asleep........ij

brit · #8 14-09-2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Couperman

Thanks for advice, i have heard there is a train from Bangkok to Pattaya, would it be a nice scenic trip or would i be wasting my time.

By all accounts you spend the first hour just getting out of BKK for all the frequent station stops. Overall journey by train is longer than by road so yeah score one for it being a waste of time.

Couperman · #9 15-09-2007, 00:01

OK thanks you sorted out that idea ,if not a taxi yak i suppose, yep ok taxi it is,i just thought a train may be more scenic but wtf get a convertable taxi

Talbotman · #10 15-09-2007, 00:38

COUPERMAN

dont even think about the train mate it takes 5 hours and stops everywhere and even when it reaches pattaya it drops you off on the sukhumvit road which means you still need a taxi into town . taxi just over 2 hours except on fridays/saturdays when the bangkok people head for patts it could take 4 hours then because of traffic congestion.

same with huahin train takes nearly 6 hours taxi takes 2 hours 30 mins