Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) — Attraction in Chimphli Subdistrict

A bit chaotic, unorganized and confusing bus terminal (located inside the mall) mainly to the southern provinces. To buy ticket for bus, from G floor (entrance) need to go upstairs to 1st floor. For minivan, on G floor, have to go outside the building towards parking lot. As these are mostly private bus / van companies, you have to go and pick which one you want to travel with and the fares are quite the same across companies for the same destination. Note that minivans are for shorter distance so for destinations like Huahin, you have to travel by minivan from here.

Once on board, please be reminded to buckle up because it's not strictly enforced and nobody cares.

Other less confusing options to check bus / van schedule, book or buy ticket, visit transport.co.th or via app 12Go or BusX

As this terminal is a bit isolated and not connected with either BTS or MRT, you have to get here either by...

This bus terminal in Thailand also offers extensive transportation options, including buses, coasters, and mini-vans, connecting to various destinations across the country. However, for trips to Phuket, there are only few daily bus services available. Departure times are scheduled at 07:30 AM, 17:30 PM, 19:10 PM and 19:20 PM. To ensure a seat, it is advisable to book tickets in advance, as the terminal tends to become busy for the Phuket route, especially in vacations, as with the tourist movement, the locals returning to their provinces from work.

Please note that there is no direct train service from Bangkok to Phuket. Travelers opting for the train route will need to take a train to Surat Thani and than a bus journey of approximately 3 to 4 hours to reach Phuket.

Although mini-vans are an option, it is not recommended due to the considerably longer travel time of around 13...

The whole three- floor complex building is well organized. Parking outside and inside the complex is convenient. Several food vendors are available both inside and outside the complex. The building complex is well airconditioned. Booths for tickets of different bus lines are grouped for convenient accesses. Even though there should be more signates in English, but several local people there can speak English and generally are friendly to assist foreigners. The place also house a section of Thai Passport Division where lots of people come for services. There are plenty of seats available for people waiting for buses. Rest rooms are relatively clean. If you need to buy "inexpensive but good" clothing for outbound trips, there are several vendors there. A few convenient stored, 7-Eleven included,...