Travel
Flight
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You will need to fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) for the first leg of your trip. There are several hotels located at or near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. You will likely need to spend the night in Bangkok before traveling to Phitsanulok. Eventually, you'll need to make your way to Bangkok's domestic airport: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). You can get there via airport transfer shuttle, taxi, or Grab. You will need to fly from DMK to the Phitsanulok airport (PHS). More information on this below ⬇️ There is an airport transfer shuttle from BKK to DMK every ten minutes from 4:00 am to 10:00 pm. For more information on the transfer shuttle, visit: https://domesticflightsthailand.com/travel-guide/international-transfers-between-suvarnabhumi-and-don-muang
Flight
Depart: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Arrive: Phitsanulok Airport (PHS)
To get to where the wedding festivities will be, you’ll have to fly from Bangkok's domestic airport (Don Mueang) to Phitsanulok. Three domestic airlines—Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Lion Air—operate flights from Bangkok to Phitsanulok. There are five daily flights, scheduled between 6:30 AM and 5:15 PM. Please let us know your flight itinerary so we can arrange transportation for you when you arrive in Phitsanulok.
Hotel
Wang Chan River View
We will be reserving a block of rooms at this hotel from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th. The hotel is located within walking distance to Renee's family's home and a 15-minute drive to the wedding venue. Shuttles to the wedding events will be provided. Please confirm with us that you will be staying at this hotel or if you plan to book your own lodging. We will be covering hotel expenses for our guests for two nights at this hotel.
Travel Note
Getting to Phitsanulok
Flying to Phitsanulok is the fastest and easiest way to get there. There are several other options, including taking a taxi, bus, or train. Travel time using these options range from 5-10 hours. Driving a rental car is not recommended.
Travel Note
Money
Thailand is mainly a cash economy, with some hotels and sit-down restaurants accepting card. When first arriving in Bangkok, there are several money exchange booths in the airport if you bring USD to exchange. Otherwise, ATMs are widely available throughout the country, making it easy to withdraw Thai Baht as needed.
Travel Note
taxi & rideshare
In Thailand, the most widely used ride-hailing apps are Grab and Bolt. While traditional taxis are also readily available, Grab and Bolt offer the convenience of inputting your pick-up and drop-off locations directly through the app, along with an upfront fare estimate. This can be especially helpful for travelers who don't speak Thai, making it one of the easiest ways to get around. These apps are free to download on your mobile device. If you choose to take a regular taxi, be sure to ask the driver to use the meter, as this is usually more cost-effective than accepting a flat-rate fare.