5 Hours (at least) to spend in BKK Suvarnabhumi or what else?

5 Hours (at least) to spend in BKK Suvarnabhumi or what else? - Marathon Watch MSAR 41mm

I'm travelling from Munich to Bangkok via Muscat at the end of September (economy class, so no lounge available). The Airport in which I'll land will be the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the local time will be 8.00.

My parents will be flying with a different plane, which will land at the same airport at 13.00.
Provided that we already reserved our hotel in BKK and I asked if I could do an early check-in, to which they replied that I had to pay a night more (didn't expect that from a 5 stars hotel), I see myself bored as hell, sweat-stinky (apparently there's no possibility to take a shower in that airport), waiting on a bench with all my (heavy) stuff around. I would very much like to avoid that.
What are my best options (money/time/relax-wise)?

  • Could I do anything decent enough to spend a couple of hours in the airport (possibly having my baggage stored anywhere?
  • Should I go to the hotel and try to see if they can make me check-in anyway (and try not to pay more)?
  • Should I surrender to the hotel's policy and have my room ready for me by paying a night more?
  • Should I go to the hotel, store my things and go out strolling a bit (with jet-lag, without shower and so on...)?





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Can I leave the airport during a layover in Bangkok?

In line with Thailand Government regulations, if you're transiting between international flights in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, your itinerary must be booked on the same ticket and you must not leave the transiting area and enter Thailand.

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How much do you spend a day in Bangkok?

You should plan to spend around \u0e3f2,115 ($61) per day on your vacation in Bangkok, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, \u0e3f516 ($15) on meals for one day and \u0e3f144 ($4.18) on local transportation.

How long is enough in Bangkok?

There's no possible way you could experience all the treasures of Bangkok in just a few days. At a minimum, you need between four to five days to explore this marvellous city. Not only are there so many things to do in the Thai capital, but the tropical heat and crowds of people can also easily wear you down.



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