Nothing much has changed since my last travel in September 2022 to Bangkok.

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Flight Details and Hotel Accommodation

Came back to Thailand to primarily watch the legendary Suga | Agust D-Day Tour. It was a 3-day concert at IMPACT Arena located at Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand. The arena was about 30 minutes away from Don Mueang International Airport that’s why we decided to book our flights there. We stayed at Don Mueang Hotel which was about 20 minutes away from the arena and about 25 minutes away from Don Mueang Airport.

If you are going to attend a concert in Thailand, and if you are planning to stay near IMPACT Arena, one of the most recommended and budget-friendly hotels you can choose is Don Mueang Hotel. We booked our hotel through Agoda and Booking.com and I may say that our stay was well worth it.

Don Mueang Hotel was pretty decent and they have 3 different buildings in the area. I stayed in 2 of their buildings, one was a bit older than their main building/reception area. The air conditioner in the older building where I first stayed was a bit loud but bearable. They also don’t have an elevator but their staff was friendly and nice. Since my friends came much later, we booked a different room which was then located at their main building. The rooms were more modern but the smell of their bathroom wasn’t that nice. We just used some bathroom spray. What we liked was that there’s a separate toilet and bath at their main hotel. They were also accommodating to our needs, especially to our friend who is PWD.

Travel Requirements

Requirements are basically the same except for the eTravel which was previously One Health Pass. Travel requirements became less strict now compared to before.

• Passport
• Certificate of Vaccination which you can get at VaxCert PH or negative Pro ATK / RT-PCR test result, issued within 72 hours before departure (no longer required but they might do some random checks as per AirAsia’s website)
• Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System or eTravel
• Roundtrip Ticket
• Hotel Booking
• Travel Itinerary
• Travel Insurance – this is not required but we got one from Pacific Cross
• Certificate of Employment

The Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System or eTravel can be filled out online, 72 hours prior your arrival or departure in the Philippines. If you forgot, you don’t have mobile data/WiFi, or you are not that techy, you can fill out the form before going to Immigration. There is an area (near the entrance to the immigration) where you can use their devices to fill it out.

One good thing about this eTravel is if you’re a frequent traveler and have previously signed up to their website, you can register using your existing Reference Number to automatically fill in your information.

When traveling at any airline, wearing of face mask is still mandatory so don’t forget to bring one!

You may also check our previous itinerary, more travel tips, and things you should know before booking your flight to Thailand on our 2022 Bangkok Travel Guide. I hope this Bangkok travel guide can help you on your trip!

Staying Connected in Thailand

Last year, we just bought a sim card to stay connected. Now, we have tried 3 different ways to stay connected while we are in Thailand. We basically shared our Pocket WiFi but since we’re attending Suga Agust D Concert on different dates plus we also arrived on different dates, we have to get separate mobile data so we can stay connected all the time.

Pocket WiFi

Decided to book a pocket WiFi on Klook since one of my friends doesn’t want to use eSIM. She also said that she noticed that the mobile data connection on her phone is slow and makes her phone’s battery exhausted faster. Also, since there are days where I will be working, I have to make sure that I have internet connection in case the hotel’s internet is slow or won’t work (but glad that wasn’t the case).

If your case is like ours, it is best to get a Pocket WiFi. Also, if you are traveling with your family or friends, 5 people can connect to the WiFi. Just make sure to stick together to stay connected.

Globe Roaming

Recentlty discovered Globe Roaming offers and I must say that this is less expensive compared to buying sim cards. Also, it saves you the hassle of removing your current sim card or using another phone to insert a Thailand sim.

They have a current promo, GoRoam Thailand for only Php 500. You can enjoy 15GB mobile data valid for 8 days. Very convenient to use and I would highly recommend that you go for this option.

eSIM

My sister got her e-sim on Klook too. It is also very easy to use and removes the hassle of removing your current sim card. You just have to follow the instructions on how to activate it. An additional factor is that it is the cheapest option you can get among the 3 options I mentioned here. You can get mobile data for as low as Php 281 depending on how long you are going to stay in Thailand or how many GB of mobile data you need.

Don’t forget to check if your cellphone is eSim activated before buying!

Note: This Bangkok Travel Guide was made in June 2023. Information on this blog may change over time so, make sure to double-check requirements before flying to Thailand.

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