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What are the terms and conditions for changing travel date?

Passengers can change the date and/or travel details for free for 1 time. Passengers traveling from Bangkok or Chiang Mai must present the ticket and contact Sombat Tour ticket counter in person at least 3 hours before travel time on the ticket. Passengers traveling from other provinces must present the ticket and contact the counter at least 5 hours before travel time on the ticket. If passengers contact the ticket counter after the time required, the ticket will be waived. The ticket that has already been changed cannot be refunded.

How many staffs are there on the bus?

There are 4 staffs on the bus including:

1. 2 Drivers

2. 1 Welcoming Staff

3. 1 Attendant

Remark: There is no welcoming staff on Smart Class (2nd Class Air Conditioned Bus).

What to do if the ticket is lost?

In case that a ticket is lost, the passenger can a copy of ID card or passport to contact Sombat Tour counter in person. The staff will check and confirm the information, then issue substitute document for the lost ticket. This document can be used for traveling and getting food/drinks at the breakpoint just like regular tickets. However, this substitute ticket cannot be changed or cancelled. The passenger must use it for traveling on that date only. 

How can a passenger book and buy tickets?

     1. Book tickets via Call CENTER  at number 1215 (06:00 - 20:00 hrs. every day).

     2. Buy ticket at every branch of Sombat Tour ticket counter and ticket agencies.

How many pieces of luggage are allowed in traveling with Sombat Tour?
The passenger are allowed to bring 2 pieces of luggage per person with total weight of not over 25 kg. If the luggage is overweight, the passenger must pay an extra fee according to the company’s terms and conditions.
What standards and classes of buses are available in Sombat Tour?

The standards of buses in Sombat Tour service are as detailed below.

  

Class

Type Standard No. of Classes
สมบัติทัวร์ Supreme Class

1st Class Air Conditioned Bus,

Special Type (VIP)

Mor 4 Kor 2
Mor 1 Kor 1
สมบัติทัวร์ Super Class

1st Class Air Conditioned Bus,

Special Seat Type

Mor 4 Por 2
Mor 1Por 1
สมบัติทัวร์ Star Class

1st Class Air Conditioned Bus 

 

Mor 4 Kor 2
Mor 1Kor 1
สมบัติทัวร์ Smart Class

2nd Class Air Conditioned Bus

 

Mor 4 Khor 2
Mor 2 1

  

How many routes does Sombat Tour provide?

Sombat Tour provides 29 routes in total covering many regions all over the country including the Northern, North-Eastern, Central, and Southern parts as follows.

 

Type 2 Buses: Bangkok - Upcountry

1.        No. 3          Bangkok – Chiang Saen

2.        No. 4          Bangkok – Buntharik

3.        No. 18        Bangkok – Chiang Mai

4.        No. 20        Bangkok – Khon Kaen

5.        No. 31        Bangkok – Surin

6.        No. 47        Bangkok – Tung Chang

7.        No. 64        Bangkok – Ranong

8.        No. 90        Bangkok – Chiang Rai

9.        No. 91        Bangkok – Lam Pang

10.      No. 98        Bangkok – Ubon Ratchathani

11.      No. 909      Bangkok – Chiang Rai

12.      No. 910      Bangkok - Nan

13.      No. 922      Bangkok - Phayao

14.      No. 923      Bangkok - Phrae

15.      No. 928      Bangkok – Mukdahan

16.      No. 933      Bangkok – Udonthani – Sri Chiang Mai

17.      No. 940      Bangkok – Surin – Sri Saket

18.      No. 957      Bangkok – Mae Sai

19.      No. 961      Bangkok – Mae Hong Son

20.      No. 962      Bangkok – Chiang Khong

21       No. 978      Bangkok – Hua Hin

22.      No. 991      Bangkok – Koh Samui

23.      No. 993      Bangkok – Suratthani

24.      No. 998      Bangkok – Tung Song – Chiang Yai

Type 3 Buses: Upcountry - Upcountry

25.      No. 633      Chiang Mai – Khon Kaen

26.      No. 637      Chiang Rai – Khon Kaen

27.      No. 661      Chiang Rai – Nakhon Phanom

28.      No.  784     Phuket – Khon Kaen

29.      No. 871      Chiang Mai – Hua Hin

What are the terms and conditions for cancelling/refunding the ticket?

To cancel/refund, the passenger traveling from Bangkok or Chiang Mai must present the ticket and contact Sombat Tour ticket counter in person at least 3 hours before travel time on the ticket. As for other provinces, passenger must present the ticket and contact the counter at least 5 hours before travel time on the ticket. There is cancellation/refund fee for 10% of the ticket price.

Is there a stop for eating and buying souvenirs?

 Sombat Tour arranges for a stop for passengers to have a meal and buy souvenirs in each route as follows.

Route

Stop

Type 2 Buses: Bangkok - Upcountry

No. 3    Bangkok – Chiang Saen

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No. 4    Bangkok – Puntharik

Non-stop

No.  18  Bangkok – Chiang Mai

Krua Ton Kam Paeng, Kam Paeng Petch

No.  20  Bangkok – Khon Kaen

Non-stop

No.  31  Bangkok – Surin

Non-stop

No.  47  Bangkok – Tung Chang

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  64  Bangkok – Ranong

Khun Ton or Khun Sarai Restaurants

No.  90  Bangkok – Chiang Rai

Krua Ton Kam Paeng, Kam Paeng Petch

No.  91  Bangkok – Lam Pang

Krua Ton Kam Paeng, Kam Paeng Petch

No.  98  Bangkok – Ubon Ratchathani

Non-stop

No.  909 Bangkok – Chiang Rai

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  910 Bangkok – Nan

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  922 Bangkok – Phayao

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  923 Bangkok – Phrae

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  928 Bangkok – Mukdahan

Ton Son or Pon Pattana Restaurants

No.  933 Bangkok – Udonthani –

               Sri Chiang Mai

Ton Son or Sor.Wuttipab Restaurants

No.  940 Bangkok – Surin – Sri Saket

Non-stop

No.  957 Bangkok – Mae Sai

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  961 Bangkok – Mae Hong Son

Krua Ton Kam Paeng, Kam Paeng Petch

No.  962 Bangkok – Chiang Khong

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  991 Bangkok – Koh Samui

Khun Ton or Khun Sarai Restaurants

No.  993 Bangkok – Suratthani

Khun Ton or Khun Sarai Restaurants

No.  998 Bangkok – Tung Song – Chain Yai

Khun Ton or Khun Sarai Restaurants

Type 3 Buses: Upcountry - Upcountry

No. 633 Chiang Mai – Khon Kaen

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No. 637 Chiang Rai – Khon Kaen

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  661 Chiang Rai – Nakhon Phanom

Mae Suree Restaurant, Pitsanulok

No.  784 Phuket – Khon Kaen

Cordial

/ Krua Siam or Khun Ood Restaurants

No.  871 Chiang Mai – Hua Hin

Krua Ton Kam Paeng, Kam Paeng Petch

 

What kinds of service are provided on board?

Sombat Tour serves complimentary snacks and drinks to passengers.

For booking via Call Center, how can the payment be made?

     1. At Sombat Tour ticket counter

     2. At Siam Commercial Bank or Kasikorn Bank

     3. At ATM of Siam Commercial Bank or Kasikorn Bank

     4. At Counter Service (7-eleven) *** Available for North-Eastern routes only

What kinds of materials are not allowed on board?

The passenger must not carry any of the followings.

  • Fresh and/or smelly food
  • All kinds of alcoholic drinks
  • All kinds of animals
  • All kinds of foam packages
  • Inflammable, dangerous, fragile objects and/or objects containing water
  • Weapons and/or illegal objects
What is the difference between bus standards?
You can compare the bus standards here.
What to do to get travel confirmation document?

The passenger can request at Call Center 02-7921456 within 90 days after traveling. Then, send a copy of ID card (same name as on the ticket), travel details, phone number, and the branch for collecting the document to the company via fax. The company takes not more than 7 days to prepare the document. After that, the passenger can contact and receive the document at Sombat Tour ticket counter.

Is it possible to get off somewhere on the way?
The passenger can inform the bus staff of the place to get off in advance for the accuracy in making a stop. However, the staff will consider the passenger’s safety as the first priority.
What to do if missing the bus?

If the passenger misses the bus, he/she is deemed as waiving the travel right and not entitled to get refund for the paid travel fare.

If booking via Call Center, when is the deadline of payment?

The passenger can pay from the booking date until the date as informed by the agent. If the passenger fails to pay within the date and time required, the ticket will be automatically cancelled.

Where is the toilet located on the bus?

A  Since there are many types of buses, the location of toilets varies. Toilet is in the rear of some buses or at the boarding area of others.

Is it possible to carry a pet when traveling?

All kinds of pets are not allowed on board with Sombat Tour. According to Land Transport Act, pets are not allowed on board to prevent nuisance and contagious disease from animals.


When is the operating hours of the Call Center?

 Call Center operates every day at 06:00 - 20:00 hrs.

In case of forgetting something on the bus, how to get it back?

The passenger must contact the Call Center at 02-7921456 to inform of travel details and the forgotten item. The agent will check your forgotten item and contact the passenger about returning the stuff.

When is the operating hour of the ticket counter?

You can check the operating hour of the ticket counter here.

What is the company’s policy in case the luggage is lost or damaged?

Sombat Tour is liable for luggage carried under the bus only. In case of loss or damage, the company will pay indemnity according to actual cost but not over 500 Baht. As for carry-on luggage on board, Sombat Tour is not liable in all circumstances.

How long in advance can the ticket be reserved?

Sombat Tour accepts 1 year advance booking as maximum, based on the travel date. For example, the passenger wishing to travel on 10th October 2015 can book and buy tickets from 10th October 2014 onwards.

What branches of Sombat Tour ticket counter provide parcel transportation service?
You can check the branches of Sombat Tour ticket counter with parcel transportation service here.
What discount & promotion are available at Sombat Tour?
You can check the discount & promotion of Sombat Tour here?
Does the fare of Bangkok – Koh Samui include ferry fare?
Bangkok – Koh Samui bus fare does not include ferry fare.