Songkran is a Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for 3 days. Songkranis a Thai word which means “move” or “change place” as it is the day when the sun changes its position in the zodiac.

It is also known as the “Water Festival” as people believe that water will wash away bad luck. The most-talkedabout celebration takes place in the northern province of Chiang Mai. During this period, people from all parts of the country flock there to enjoy the water festival, to watch the Miss Songkran Contest and the beautiful parades.

Most of this pictures is taken with the camera in a plastic bag. It’s necessary because you will get wet. It is water everywhere.

Kent Larnhill

After Don Muang Airport has been flooded. Unavoidably, I have to use the service of Suvarnabhumi International Airport. I, usually, take a cab from Suvarnabhumi to my house which costs me ~500 THB one way! (airport fee, express way fees inclusive) quite huge amount isn’t it?. Therefore, I wanted to experience a new mass transportation of BKK Airport Rail Link. When I arrived Suvarnabhumi, then I went down stair at the 1st level to buy  Airport Rail Link ticket. There are two types of service as follow:

Airport rail Link- Schedule

The Express Service is a 15-minute non-stop journey between the City Terminal and the airport with a fare at Bt150 per trip.

City Line commuter trips, with set fares at Bt15-Bt45, take 30 minutes to reach the airport, departing from Phaya Thai, Ratchaprarop, Makkasan, Asoke, Ramkhamhaeng, Hua Mak, Ban Thap Chang, and Lat Krabang stations, and will end at the last stop of Suvarnabhumi.

City Line was chosen to dropped me off at Phaya Thai station because  I was not in a hurry and the ticket was cheap 45 THB. After a few moment not more than 15 minutes.  It departed for Lat Krabang station and others stations en route.

The last stop was Phaya Thai station. I looked at my watch it took around 30 minutes that’s not bad at all. Then, I caught the cab to my home for another 60 THB. It may be seen that the dif between a taxi and Airport Rail Link ~ 500 – 105 = 395 THB if return trip 295 THB X 2  590 THB Wow! it is obviously different, isn’t it?.

My return trip, I hopped in BTS at Nana station destination was Phaya Thai station ticket 25 THB. It took me 30 minutes. At Phaya Thai station interchanged  to Airport Rail Link City Line ticket 45 THB another 30 minutes to Suvarnabhumi. Believe it or not? it cost me 70 THB from Sukhumvit to Suvarnabhumi and took only an hour this was amazing! right?.

Bottom line if you are not in a hurry, carrying few handy luggages and you don’t mind waiting for a few moment.  Airport Rail Link is another wise alternative to save our time, our money and save environment na krub

Adis

Queen Bee Travel Service

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Getting around Chiang Mai and discovery the north of Thailand Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Son by hiring a car and self drive. It’s a great idea and having fun. If you are looking for a professional & reliable car rental company. Queen Bee Car Rental, we offer you the wide ranges of vehicle for rent  a sedan, 4WD and SUV with the best service and comprehensive insurance in Chiang Mai. Our 20 years experiences assure you that when you are in trouble; vehicle break down or an accident. We guarantee you that will be in good hand!.

One of the most important thing to be concerned when you hire a car is the insurance. The following is Queen Bee Comprehensive insurance for an auto car.

The Auto car Insurance Policy

1. Coverage to the Third party
1.1 In case of bodily injury or death. Coverage is up to 250,000 Baht each person or 5,000,000 Baht each accident.
1.2 In case of damage. Coverage is up to 500,000 Baht for damage to the Third party property.

2. Coverage to the Motorcar
2.1 In case of the Motorcar is stolen or robbed. This policy cover up to 200,000 Baht.
The hirer, however has to pay 2,000 Baht for deductible. (vehicle costs 200,000 Baht)

2.2 In case of the Motorcar damage. Coverage is up to 200,000 Baht for body of the Vehicle.
Nevertheless, this policy does not cover engine damage which is not caused by an accident.

3. In case of an accident during the hiring. Deductible to be borne by the hirer is 2,000 Baht.

4. Driver and Three passengers (only 4 person) are insured by this policy.
Coverage are as follow:

4.1 In case of bodily injury, coverage is up to 10,000 Baht each person for medical expenses.

4.2 In case of death or disability. Cover is up to 50,000 Baht person or 200,000 Baht each accident.

Remarks : 1. This policy does not cover the following:

- Using a motorcar outside Thailand.
- Using a vehicle illegal. A vehicle will not be operated to transport
goods or drugs in violation of customs regulations
or in any other illegal manner.
- Using for racing or speed testing.
- Driving by any person who has expired international driving license or
has no international driving license.
- Driving by any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs who
can not control a vehicle.

2. All fines and court costs for parking, traffic or legal violations
assessed against hired vehicle are to be taken by the hirer.

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Welcome to Chiang Mai, we offer you our special room rates as follows:

Single bed, fan, hot shower and breakfast  199.99 THB/Room

Double bed, fan hot shower (room only)     199.99 THB/Room

Twin bed for 2- 4, fan hot shower and breakfast  250 THB/Room

Facilities:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Juice & Snack Bar
• Apagi coffee shop
• Free safety box
• Free left baggage
• Transfer from Chiang Mai Airport or Railway station

Juice & Snack Bar by Khun King

Apagi Coffee Khun Angon is at your service

Free Wi-Fi

Reservation please contact us by telephone 6653 208988, 208135
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