eyes4thais Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) In the past I have used the bus from Pattaya to Buriram. Last time I used it, I took a mini bus 400b I think. I'm thinking about it for telac, she drives down slowly taking about 8hrs, and then the car in Pattaya is a "pain in the arse". plus fuel and excess mls. (car warranty 20k per yr, and she has done 14k in 8 month) Nokhonchaiair still does minibus, but does anyone know of a company that does big bus VIP? If I have a Vip bus with a recliner, I may be tempted myself, as many times she drives down to pick me up. I have looked online but many old posts are now obsolete, plus now you have to go Via BKK. I would like direct Edited August 20 by eyes4thais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Why not fly , a quick google says flights are about £38 from DMK ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4thais Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Why not fly , a quick google says flights are about £38 from DMK ... Yes i have booked flight on 25th To Buriram, because when I land, I just have to transfer to DMK. As you say £19 for me and £19 for my case. 555 ....... That did piss me off! Plus 1500b to airport 2hrs drive, 2hrs at airport waiting and 1hr flight. Might as well sit on bus another 2hrs max. Edited August 20 by eyes4thais 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 13 minutes ago, eyes4thais said: Nokhonchaiair I have did this route many times and they used full size VIP buses not minibuses from Pattaya I have used them no fewer than 10 times. Edited August 20 by Yesitisdakid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4thais Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 6 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: I have did this route many times and they used full size VIP buses not minibuses from Pattaya I have used them no fewer than 10 times. I cant find it anywhee online. There is a bus Buriram to Rayong, not sue if this stops at Pattaya? I asked Telac, she said there was a VIP bus as well, again no evidence online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, eyes4thais said: I cant find it anywhee online. There is a bus Buriram to Rayong, not sue if this stops at Pattaya? I asked Telac, she said there was a VIP bus as well, again no evidence online. I have taken the VIP bus from Buriram to Bkk. Very nice relaxing ride, around 6 hours from memory. You would obviously need to get the bus from there to Pattaya. Not alot of time saving really from her driving, but it wasn't expensive either! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, eyes4thais said: I cant find it anywhee online. There is a bus Buriram to Rayong, not sue if this stops at Pattaya? I asked Telac, she said there was a VIP bus as well, again no evidence online. Here is what I got from a quick search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 hours ago, eyes4thais said: I cant find it anywhee online. There is a bus Buriram to Rayong, not sue if this stops at Pattaya? I asked Telac, she said there was a VIP bus as well, again no evidence online. Yes it's the buriram to Rayong they do stop in Pattaya it's a regular stop of theirs on the way. They have a website but it's absolutely terrible I've tried to navigate it without success I live close to their station here in Pattaya so I just go up and buy my tickets there 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4thais Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, boydeste said: Here is what I got from a quick search. OK try and book it! Ah unless my VPN is stopping me. Pehaps you could try and book and see if your checks out. Edited August 20 by eyes4thais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 18 minutes ago, eyes4thais said: OK try and book it! Ah unless my VPN is stopping me. Pehaps you could try and book and see if your checks out. I think you should take the advice from Larry, he has used the service from Pattaya several times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4thais Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 58 minutes ago, Yesitisdakid said: I live close to their station here in Pattaya so I just go up and buy my tickets there Is that the Bus staion on S V RD, opposite of Pattaya Klang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes4thais Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yesitisdakid said: Yes it's the buriram to Rayong they do stop in Pattaya it's a regular stop of theirs on the way. They have a website but it's absolutely terrible I've tried to navigate it without success Would you believe it I was try to book the 21 Oct the day before my birthday. But if you book the 20th Oct it come up. looks like you can only book 2 month in advance, so tomorrow i should be able to book. Edited August 21 by eyes4thais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, boydeste said: Not alot of time saving really from her driving, but it wasn't expensive either! Yep, and driving gives more independence for an old fucker like me but I guess she is young and healthy so doesn't have my problems. We are looking at getting a VIP Minibus down next time but hiring the whole bus so we control routes and number of stops to let my arse walnut relieve the pressure..! I could always bring the plastic balls to use outside the 7/11s on the journey!! We reckon hiring a minibus just for the two of us would be cheaper than staying in a hotel for a rest from driving half way along but doing it that way we lose mobility to travel around the Pattaya area. Regarding the car. We only use it for 15 minute journeys here so I think a 10 hour journey gives it a damned good work out twice a year ... Edited August 21 by Derek Dangleberries 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 hour ago, Derek Dangleberries said: We are looking at getting a VIP Minibus down next time but hiring the whole bus so we control routes and number of stops to let my arse walnut relieve the pressure..! Thats the way to do it imo if ya don't want to taxi, f*** public transport, i avoid like the plague if i can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 2 hours ago, eyes4thais said: Is that the Bus staion on S V RD, opposite of Pattaya Klang? Yes, slightly south of the junction. For the last few years all buses have used the bus station on the dark side of Sukhumvit Road, although there's been a station on the city side as well. I noticed on Google street view, with images from June this year, a bus parked in the city side depot so wonder if they're using that too nowadays? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 34 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: Thats the way to do it imo if ya don't want to taxi, f*** public transport, i avoid like the plague if i can. Yes mate, and you can have a good reclining seat on most (empty) VIP Minibuses .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 6 hours ago, eyes4thais said: Is that the Bus staion on S V RD, opposite of Pattaya Klang? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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