This time I took an AirAsia flight from Taipei to Bangkok, and the landing airport was Don Muang Airport in Thailand. The reason for choosing Don Muang Airport in Thailand is because the air tickets at Don Muang Airport are cheaper than those at Suvarnabhumi Airport (English: Suvarnabhumi Airport, BKK). Let's take a look at the rich man's unboxing of Don Muang Airport.
Don Mueang International Airport Introduction
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), built in 1914, is Thailand's oldest airport—over a century old! It's approximately 24 kilometers from downtown Bangkok. Once Bangkok's main international airport, it now primarily serves budget airlines like AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air, making it a major budget airline hub in Southeast Asia. Its diverse flight options are truly impressive, and it's also accessible via the Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit (SRT) Red Line.
Arrival at Don Mueang International Airport
This time, I took AirAsia flight FD231, which was scheduled to arrive at Lang Muang Airport at 9:20pm Thai time, but luckily, we arrived 30 minutes early! We actually landed at around 8:50pm.
I didn't meet many foreign tourists when going through customs inspection, and then I didn't even see my TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) during the immigration inspection. How could that be?
Unexpectedly, at 9:10 pm, the wealthy family was already waiting for their luggage at the luggage carousel! The speed of unloading the luggage was also unexpectedly fast, which was amazing.
After collecting my luggage, I arrived at the arrivals hall at 9:20. I think Don Mueang Airport has a bit of a modern feel, considering it's already 100 years old. It shouldn't be crowded today. That big GRAB ad—get it installed soon!
convenience store
I bought some snacks, bread, and drinks at 7-11 because I have a day trip tomorrow morning (laughs). There's a LAWSON convenience store on the other side of the arrival hall. You can also buy some things there and exchange them for small bills to avoid...
Exchange Thai Baht
There is a whole row of money exchange booths in the arrival hall where you can exchange money. The photo was taken by the rich man at 9:05 pm in Bangkok. Most of the money exchange booths are still open.
But the exchange rate is terrible! 0.6 Thai Baht to 1 Taiwan Dollar is ridiculous! This exchange rate is truly horrible. Rich people are better off exchanging money at Bangkok Bank in Taiwan. Don't exchange money here unless necessary.
Buy Online
There are also several companies selling Internet in the arrival hall. AIS is the leader of Thailand's Internet, similar to Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom. It is said that it has the widest Internet coverage. But the rich man bought Klook's eSIM again this time and connected it toFloatHouse Floating Hotel in the Jungle of River Kwai, KanchanaburiNo problem, it’s cheap and easy to use!
Airport to city transportation
After arriving at Don Mueang International Airport, of course you have to find a way to get to your hotel in downtown Bangkok.
Grab
The king of taxis in Southeast Asia – Grab. I had a good experience with it in Vietnam before, so I decided to give it a try this time in Thailand. To avoid random price gouging, it’s easier to use a taxi APP. Grab really helped me a lot when I was traveling in Bangkok.
The Grab boarding area for leaving Don Mueang International Airport is in front of Exit 3.
Airport security personnel will be responsible for directing everyone to get on and off the bus.
The wealthy family managed to get a Grab ride around 9:55 PM, their destination, of course, being the restaurant. This time, their driver was a Chinese-speaking man. The fare was 314 baht, and the ride took about 40 minutes. Thai traffic is truly terrible; even after 9 or 10 PM, traffic is still jammed into downtown Bangkok. The Grab app is clever; it takes this into account and reflects it in the fare (laughs).
Airport Express
Don Muang Airport is served by the SRT Red Line, which takes just 15 minutes to reach downtown Bangkok. Stations on the Red Line connect to the Blue and Pink Lines. Unfortunately, my hotel was a bit far from the Red Line, and I had a day trip the next morning, so I took a Grab.
The picture below is a station map of the MRT Red Line. Don Mueang Airport Station is Don Mueang.
Departure from Don Mueang International Airport
Woohoo! Time flies! Time flies! If your luggage is about to burst, come find a packing master!
convenience store
7-11 is located on the basement level of the departure terminal. If you're unsure, ask the airport staff. Looking back, I think this 7-11 is truly important. It's crucial to seize the last opportunity to stock up. Once you pass through immigration, Don Mueang International Airport truly transforms into a world of the wealthy!
Some buns and snacks are priced at 20 baht. The must-buy Thai mint stick POY-SIAN is priced at 24 baht at the airport, which is quite reasonable. Other brands of mint sticks are also available.
The products at 7-11 are a bit more expensive than those at supermarkets in downtown Bangkok. The rich man saw a lot of prepared food at the 7-11 at the airport and could buy some to fill his stomach.
Buy some snacks to eat on the plane.
Pair it with a cup of authentic Thai milk tea and you’re ready to go home!
STARBUCKS
Starbucks is also located on the basement floor, next to 7-11.
duty free shop
After entering customs, there are a wide variety of duty-free shops where basic perfumes, cigarettes, watches and sunglasses are waiting for tourists to buy.
Specialty store for specialties.
There are many cookies and candies that you can try, but they are really expensive and even rich people can’t afford them.
Care Bears from the US are a popular item, and they're also sold in many duty-free shops at airports! This time, the wealthy wife was also ordered to buy some for her trip back home, so she quickly stocked up at Don Muang Airport. The small rainbow bear costs 390 Thai baht.
There is also the Monchhichi monkey from Japan.
Waiting area restaurant
It must be a restaurant from China, the prices are so high that even a rich man would die.
It's a Japanese restaurant. The owner plays Zen music, which has a unique flavor. There is a small seat next to it that can be used inside.
After entering immigration, I wouldn't recommend the airport restaurants. They're incredibly expensive, with the same item costing 3-5 times more than usual. A can of Fanta soda is 70 baht, a can of Thai milk tea is 150 baht, and a meal is easily over 300 baht. The only thing a wealthy person could afford is a large plate of shredded pomelo for 170 baht.
Dairy Queen, which often offers specials in downtown Bangkok, also maintains its original price at the airport, which is around 200 baht.
A wrap costs about 280 baht.
A can of Fanta costs 65 baht, and a triangular rice ball costs 109 baht. It’s really expensive!
Children's play area.
The crew is packing up and preparing for boarding! Goodbye, beautiful Bangkok!
Don Mueang International Airport Information
Address: 222 ถ.วิภาวดีรังสิต เขตดอนเมืองกรุงเทพฯ 10210
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