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Tuk-tuks: Tuk Tuk
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    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: The Tuk Tuk is Bangkok's unique contribution to public transport. One should take at least one Tuk Tuk ride in Bangkok just for the experience. Once you have that experience then take the cabs, they are cheaper and air conditioned. Unfortunately the Tuk Tuks have no meters and the drivers are worse than the taxi drivers , if that's possible, in trying to take advantage of you.

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    River and Canal Boats: Canal
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    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: Bangkok traffic is extremely congested. It can take up to a half hour to get a few miles by land. A good solution is to take to the water whenever possible.

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    River and Canal Boats: Water Taxi
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    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: A good alternative to land travel whenever possible.

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    Metered Taxis: Taxi
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    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: When you can't find a water route or use the sky train the best way to get around is by taxi. However you need to be firm and insist on them using the meter the rate will always be cheaper that way. Even long rides should not be more than 100 baht (2.50 USD).

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    BTS Skytrain: Sky Train
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Subway/Metro
    Getting TO/AROUND: The absolute single best way to get around is by the Skytrain if possible. Unfortunately the Sky train serves only the modern part of the city and does not have stops at the major tourist sites. It is, however, a good way to get to some of the markets and nightlife areas.

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    Don Muang Airport (now closed): Bangkok International Airport
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    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: Bangkok International airport is 21 miles north of the city.

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    Phone: 535-1254
    Website: http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destination_Information/Airport_Information/Bangkok_inter_airport.htm
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    Comments for Jim_Eliason about Bangkok
    pangtidor Fri May 9, 2008 02:32 UTC
     nice tips for bangkok Jim. Just transit for one day before, no time to see all. Would like to come back there for real.:-)
    DKBK Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:54 UTC
     You must have a big stamp on your forehead that says, "Take Advantage of Me" because I've lived in Bkk for five years and rarely have this problem with taxis....
    Doempie Thu Mar 13, 2008 06:24 UTC
     I'm going to Thailand in 3 weeks for 3 weeks!!! Very excited! Thanks for all the great tips!
    Suzze Tue Feb 26, 2008 17:14 UTC
     Great Bangkok pages Jim! I am going this weekend for the first time..........was thinking have i made the right choice in our stop over but it's all mixed reviews and i think it will be an experience if nothing else!
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