Thailand launches new luxury bus service to Pattaya and Hua Hin
Thailand is about to rescue those arriving in the Land of Smiles lost in a sea of taxis with a new first-class bus service that’s set to redefine airport transfers from Bangkok, to Pattaya and Hua Hin.
Thailand’s state-run Transport Co., is ready to roll out a swanky first-class bus service starting on March 8, promising to make the dreary drive between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports to Hua Hin and Pattaya a stylish affair.
Fancy a trip from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya? Well, the 162-kilometre route will whisk you away in just two-and-a-half hours, and you’ll have four round trips a day to choose from, all for a mere 155 baht.
Over at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you’ll have the same number of daily options to Pattaya, covering a 127-kilometre distance in around two hours, with fares at just 122 baht.
Jetting off to Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan? Lucky you! Two round trips daily from Don Mueang Airport cover the 216-kilometre journey in three and a half hours, priced at a budget-friendly 200 baht each way, reported Pattaya News.
Transport Co.’s Managing Director, Atthawit Rakchamroon, confirmed that eager travellers can snap up their tickets directly at the passenger terminals of both airports. But before you start dreaming of high-tech solutions, be warned: online ticketing and advance bookings are still in the works.
Meanwhile, AirAsia is ramping up its domestic game with the launch of two brand-new routes from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, offering twice-daily flights to Udon Thani and a daily service to Khon Kaen.
The budget airline is doubling down on Suvarnabhumi as a major hub, adding to its existing domestic connections, which include six daily flights to Chiang Mai, four to Phuket, and two each to Krabi and Hat Yai.
This expansion strengthens Suvarnabhumi’s role as a gateway for international travellers while bolstering AirAsia’s reputation for reliability, ranked No. 1 in Thailand and among the top five in Asia Pacific for on-time performance by Cirium.
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