Enjoyable as Cambodia was, it was time to return to Thailand and finally, home.
Saying goodbye to the staff at the Cheathata Suites, we loaded our suitcases into the hotel van and were dropped at the Siem Reap airport 15 minutes later.
Flying Cambodia Angkor Air back to Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport was a relatively easy process. Since it is a smaller prop plane that flies the route, we were required to check all of our larger luggage. However, the plane was not full and it was a quick hour long flight.
Returning to Suvarnabhumi Airport was another matter, however. Arriving during a busy part of the day, the wait to be processed through customs was almost an hour, something I have never experienced arriving into this airport from an international destination, since the Delta flight from Japan arrives late at night. In any case, we were finally able to collect our luggage and proceed to the arrivals area to meet our hotel shuttle.
This year, for our final night in Bangkok, as we also did last year, we chose the Thong Ta hotel near the airport for the ease of transportation during the early morning hours and for the price…$20 per night. The hotel is basic, but very clean and comfortable. Located about 10 minutes from Suvarnabhumi airport, the area is one frequented by many of the local Thai people.
A large market is located about a five minute walk from the hotel and there are many restaurants in the immediate area. There is also a convenience store at the front of the property for any last minute goods or snacks that you may need. Additionally, there is a nice little massage place right around the corner…great for that last little bit of relaxation before the long flight ahead of you.
The hotel also provides transportation back to Suvarnabhumi airport 24 hours a day, making it accessible for those early morning flights.
Arriving at the airport, we were soon checked in and on our way…before even leaving the runway, missing everything we had experienced!
Cambodia Angkor Air http://www.cambodiaangkorair.com
Thong Ta Hotel http://www.thongtaresortandspa.com