Bangkok Transportation Tips by Dreks

'Mode': TO
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Thai Airways

2hr++ travel time from Singapore and vice versa.

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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: BTS Skytrain

This new Metro Rail Transit is an efficient, clean and comfortable mode of transportation with considerable number of stations located in tourist strategic areas. Free maps detailing the trains' routes to and from places of interests are availabe at each station. Can get a bit crowded during rush hours but good enough for a breathing space. Farecards are available for a single journey but for frequent train commuters, prepaid cards are also available for 1 day or 3 day unlimited rides at reasonable prices. The Skytrain is operating until 12 midnight.

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Category: Motorcycle
Getting TO/AROUND: Tuk-tuk

A good alternative for taxis when your destination is not too far. Not that they can't travel far but because it is an open ride and you can inhale all the other vehicle's exhaust especially when it passes thru major thoroughfares. Fare should be cheaper but most drivers demand higher when you're a willing tourist.

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Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Taxis

They are everywhere and could grab one at no time. Select those marked 'taxi-meter' on its top as most of them do not need reminders to turn-on their meters.

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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: This is the fastest and cheapest way of getting to tourist sights situated in proximity to the river banks like the Wat Arun, Wat Po, and Grand Palace to name a few. If you are staying around the city area, you can take the Skytrain down to the Chao Phraya River.

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