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Buriram Province - General Category => Travel forum => Topic started by: Bobbi on April 21, 2017, 02:05:21 PM

Title: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Bobbi on April 21, 2017, 02:05:21 PM
Hey guys

When I go to Europe alone, my wife takes the car and picks me up when I return.

But this time we go on holiday together.
Question is:
Can we park the car at the airport for 3 weeks?
Or is it wiser to hire a taxi for the 2 rides?

Thanks for any infos
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: urleft on April 21, 2017, 02:53:46 PM
Which airport?  BKK DMK or BFV??
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Freddy on April 21, 2017, 03:34:08 PM
If it's Suvarnubhumi BKK then I would reccomend using the SSCP right at the front of the terminal. Cost is only 250 baht per day so will be around 5,000 for the 3 weeks which I'm guessing will be quite a bit cheaper than taxi both ways from this area.
They also have a Long Stay but it's a pain, quite far out, not a great shuttle service plus car baking on the sun for 3 weeks.
Just a tip. If you opt for the short stay the entry level which has the walkways across to the terminal is always heaving. Go down a couple of levels and always plenty of space and you can usually tuck yourself in a corner and position where you wouldn't get blocked in if they do the double parking thing.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: iammike on April 21, 2017, 06:09:53 PM
If it's on the other hand BFV (Buriram / Satuk) Airport, I personally have never seen a guarded / paid car park, but I have seen cars parked there and when we got back a couple of days later they were still at the same place, but that could have also been employee cars.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: gotlost on April 21, 2017, 07:05:31 PM
If it's on the other hand BFV (Buriram / Satuk) Airport, I personally have never seen a guarded / paid car park, but I have seen cars parked there and when we got back a couple of days later they were still at the same place, but that could have also been employee cars.

I personally know of people that have parked there for 4 days and nights. As you said no guard. Parking there in an unsecured lot to me is not a good idea.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: urleft on April 21, 2017, 09:27:55 PM
I have parked at BFV for 1 night no issue, but I would be leery of longer and arrange to get dropped off. 

As far as BKK, while it can actually be several thousand baht cheaper to I would recommend a Taxi as I would not want a long drive after a long flight.  When I return in a few weeks Siam Taxi Tour will have my business again.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Bobbi on April 22, 2017, 08:12:22 AM
Thanks for the replies, guys.
And yes it's about "our" airport.... didn't think of Bkk

So I won't use the parking there.

How would you go to the airport then?
Get a taxi from the bus terminal? Or is there any better?
And how much would it costs?
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Starman on April 22, 2017, 08:22:03 AM
Where are you going from? Which area of Buriram?
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: nookiebear on April 22, 2017, 09:07:44 AM
I have recently seen an Air Asia minibus in various places around Buriram
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: nookiebear on April 22, 2017, 09:11:46 AM
I feel sure that Keith,knowing how good hearted he is,would offer you his services
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: urleft on April 22, 2017, 02:31:23 PM
I feel sure that Keith,knowing how good hearted he is,would offer you his services

I actually would if semi close.  However Im on my way to the US right now. 

But easiest solution is to find a local Thai with a car drivers license and have them take you.  Maybe pay them 100 baht.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: TBWG on April 22, 2017, 04:37:17 PM
When I left my car for any length of time at Buriram airport I always used to leave it in the small car park by the control tower.  The tower is manned 24 hours a day and I never had any issues.

I was advised to do this by airport staff, wether it is still allowed is another matter, but can only ask.

TBWG
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Bobbi on April 24, 2017, 07:15:09 PM
Sorry for the delay, I was busy with bringing various family members to their doctors and lots more... well I guess you all know what can happen here ;)

Thanks for the many answers.

We are behind the big wat near the crossing 500m outside from taweekit.
And my wife doesn't want the car at the airport in the sun anyway, so it's a taxi, I guess.
Can I get cheaper than 500?
And be sure the driver picks us up on return?

Air Asia bus... that would be great of course, but where can I flag them down :)
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Bobbi on April 24, 2017, 07:18:17 PM
But easiest solution is to find a local Thai with a car drivers license and have them take you.  Maybe pay them 100 baht.
Easiest sure.
But will I have my car back?
 :D
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: DeputyDavid on March 02, 2018, 11:20:59 AM
Gotlost do you know if the people who parked at the airport in Buriram had to notify anyone that the car was staying over night?
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: urleft on March 02, 2018, 12:33:54 PM
DD, I have several times left my car overnight at the Buriram Airport and did not notify anyone.  But it was only for a single night.   I would hesitate to do so for multiple nights. 

Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: DeputyDavid on March 02, 2018, 01:35:38 PM
Thanks Keith.
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: dimple joe on March 02, 2018, 05:15:11 PM
We have left our car at the airport for three nights over a weekend.
We had to inform the airport we were leaving it and also when we took it away.
Naturally my wife did this.
Apparently the desk where you do this is near the car rentals and the Buriram shop.
(prior to the current remodelling work) and has a sign reading ประชาสัมพันธ์
Title: Re: Parking at airport or taxi?
Post by: Starman on March 02, 2018, 07:06:17 PM
Just for information,"ประชาสัมพันธ์" means "Information" or "public relations".