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lockwood74
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 Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:32 am Post subject: Minivan - BKK to HuaHin |
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Last time we came in December, the departure from bangkok to Hua Hin didnt leave from Victory monument, instead it left from a small soi approx 300 metres away.
Same when we returned to Bangkok as well, does anyone know if this is still the same
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:08 am Post subject: Re: Minivan - BKK to HuaHin |
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| lockwood74 wrote: | Last time we came in December, the departure from bangkok to Hua Hin didnt leave from Victory monument, instead it left from a small soi approx 300 metres away.
Same when we returned to Bangkok as well, does anyone know if this is still the same
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That's true.
When you come from Victory Monument, on the left handside, after the Suzuki Garage, the soi is just on you left, before the Big C building (crossing thanon Rangnam). I used this minivan service in December '07, my son used it 2 weeks ago.
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canthai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:13 am Post subject: Minivan |
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| How long is the trip with stops? |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:38 am Post subject: |
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johnnyk
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Minivan terminal (?) is now in the parking area of Century cinema right where the steps come down from the rear exit steps (oposite end to the old one) of the BTS skytrain station. Its actually less walking than the former location down along the ramp by the hospital.
Fare is 180, takes 2.5-3 hours depending on traffic and weather, but quicker than last year as the highway is much improved. |
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Francois
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Minivan |
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| canthai wrote: | | How long is the trip with stops? |
I travelled several time with those minivans between Victory Monument and HH, it took aroud 2 1/2 hours.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Minivan |
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| canthai wrote: | | How long is the trip with stops? |
They stop?
One reason I hadn't considered that minivan is that I read somewhere that they didn't stop. I'm not sure my bladder would hold out. 
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Francois
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: Minivan |
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| klikster wrote: | | canthai wrote: | | How long is the trip with stops? |
They stop?
One reason I hadn't considered that minivan is that I read somewhere that they didn't stop. I'm not sure my bladder would hold out. |
Usually, they don't stop except for refueling. But I am sure you can ask the driver to stop halway.
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canthai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Mini Van |
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| When do they depart from Bangkok |
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Francois
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Mini Van |
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| canthai wrote: | | When do they depart from Bangkok |
If I do remember they start at 5 am. Departure is when the minivan is full. I never wait more than 15 minutes.
One more thing, do not take a too big luggage : they have no room available in their trunk : the methane container take a good part of available space...
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johnnyk
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| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:47 am Post subject: |
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I've done it many times and never went straight through without a stop.
Van needs fuel, people need peepee and the driver needs more Lippo! |
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Hi there Y'all
I have a Condo room near Victory Monument just five Min fto da Parking spot of da Van to Hua Hin. I can confirm that waht johnyk said the Van usually takes a brak for ten min. to refuel, people need to take a pee. and the driver needs to have a RED Bull/Lippo ect. and some needs to have a drink ( e. g. me I have to have @ least 1 Can of Lipton Peach Icetea to get me going!
Your's The understudy!!!
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Where again does the mini bus start from.
The description given I find confusion.
Can anyone give a clearer location for this please and thanks. |
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:29 am Post subject: |
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The minibus leaves from near Victory Monument BTS station. Leave the station to the left from the direction of travel, from Siam, or right if travelling from Mo Chit, walk a few yards up the road, direction of travel from Siam, and you will see the vans and a collection of desks.
Don't forget to say your prayers before getting on the bus. |
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thehamok
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Gov.
Will do. |
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