01 — Transportation
Transportation
Two major international airports — how to reach the venue efficiently
Rail Transit
From Don Mueang Airport:
SRT Red Line (Don Mueang → Bang Sue Grand Station) → MRT Blue Line (Bang Sue → Silom) → BTS Silom Line (Dark Green, Sala Daeng → Saphan Taksin) → Exit 1, 4-min walk to the hotel.
Taxi
Don Mueang Airport: Terminal 1 Arrival Hall, Gate 8 Taxi Counter — collect your queue ticket, then board the assigned taxi and inform the driver of the hotel name (in English).
Note: Ask for metered fare; pay in Thai Baht cash. Toll fees are extra.
Ride-Hailing (App-based)
Recommended: DiDi App (supports direct RMB settlement).
Fare: Platform fare + toll fees
Toll fee payment options:
Option 1: Passenger pays in cash directly
Option 2: Driver prepays (settled via platform later; not mandatory, requires driver’s consent)
Payment: Cashless available (DiDi supports direct RMB payment)
📋 Important Notes
Operating Hours
Taxi / Ride-hailing (app-based): 24H
Rail Transit: 06:00 – 24:00
Taxi Fare and Payment
Fare: Metered fare + toll fees + airport service fee (airport departure only; 50 THB already included in the meter)
Payment: Thai Baht cash only; no credit cards/RMB accepted
Toll fees: Extra (not included in the meter).
Ride-hailing Fare and Payment
Recommended: DiDi App (direct RMB settlement)
Fare: Platform fare + toll fees
Toll fee payment options:
① Passenger pays cash directly
② Driver prepays (settled via platform later; non-mandatory, subject to driver’s consent)
Payment: Cashless available (DiDi supports direct RMB payment)
Rail Transit Payment Methods
All lines: Thai Baht cash (at ticket vending machines, TVMs)
ARL/SRT/MRT: VISA credit cards (NFC contactless, tap in/out directly)
MRT/BTS: Alipay/WeChat Pay (scan to pay at TVMs). Select "THAI QR PAYMENT" if Alipay/WeChat QR codes are not displayed.
02 — Accommodation
Nearby Hotels
Selected hotels near the venue — walking distance or a short ride away
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok
Address: 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak
Shangri-La
International five-star
📞 Phone: +66-2-2367777
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Miloft Sathorn Hotel
Address: 334 Soi Charoen Krung 63, Yannawa, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
1.7 km
From venue
📞 Phone: +66-2-2113388
✉️ Email: [email protected]
03 — Attractions
Attractions
Bangkok highlights worth visiting near the venue
Chao Phraya River
Introduction: The Chao Phraya River, commonly known in Chinese as the Meinan River, is Thailand’s primary waterway, traversing the country from north to south. Originating in the Shan Hills of northwestern Thailand, it flows through the southern plains to form the Chao Phraya Delta before emptying into the Gulf of Thailand. It spans 1,352 km with a basin area of 170,000 sq km. The capital, Bangkok, is situated at its mouth.
King Power Mahanakhon
Glass Skywalk
Address: King Power MahaNakhon Tower, 114 Narathiwas Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand
Introduction: Thailand’s highest observation deck, the King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk, is on the 74th and 78th floors, offering multi-level indoor & outdoor viewing experiences. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline, the Chao Phraya River and cityscape at different times. The 74th/75th floor indoor observatory (314 m above ground) provides 360° panoramic views of Bangkok, with an expansive view suitable for all-weather sightseeing.
Wat Yannawa
(Dragon Boat Temple)
Address: 40 Charoen Krung Rd, Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
Introduction: Wat Yannawa (Dragon Boat Temple) sits on Charoen Krung Road, Yan Nawa District, along the Chao Phraya River (between Charoen Krung Soi 42/1 and 44). Dating back to the Ayutthaya period, it was formerly named Wat Kok Khwai and Wat Kok Krabue, and designated a royal temple in the Thonburi period. Famous for its unique boat-shaped pagoda and chapel (commissioned by King Rama III), it is near Saphan Taksin BTS Station (Silom Line).