Bangkok Transportation Tips by Pat_Bangkok

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
Getting TO/AROUND: You just buy 1 day ticket (120 baht or around 3-4 US) with this ticket you can get in and drop any station you like. If you don't buy this ticket then you can change some coin and take a one way ticket from a machine infront of the station,the fare varies with destination, between 15-40 Baht . The BTS Sky train open everyday from 6.00am-12.00pm
The sky train come every 10 minutes, some station there are full of people especially in rush hour.

As shown on Map there are many interesting place to visit as following

Mo Chit Station - place to visit is JJ Market or (Jatujak Market) a biggest weekend market in Thailand, plants, animals, handicrafts and more(remember JJ open only in Saturday&Sunday).

Phaya Thai Station - visit Pantip Plaza, the well known IT building where you can buy many hardware and cheap software.
Opposite to Pantip Plaza is a biggest wholesale costume fashion market in Thailand call " Pratunam Market"
At Pratunam you can see Bangkok view 360 the highest tower call "Baiyok Tower" open every day.

Chit Lom Station - Erawan Shrine , the most respect and sacred status we call "Praprom" a Hindu god. This place also shopping area start from Kesorn Plaza(a brand name fashion building), Big C, Central world plaza (now there are walking way start from Central world to Siam).

Central Station(Siam) - Biggest shopping area (Siam Paragon,Maboon Krong and Siam Center). Siam is a place for young teenager fashion, tutor places, Chula books center, Chulalongkorn University.

Sala Daeng Station - Where night life is never end, souvenir shops along the road

Saphan Taksin Station - Where you can take boat along Chaopraya river to Wat Jaeng (Temple of dawn), Royal Palace, Wat Prakaew, Kaosarn Road.

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Phone: 66 2617 6000
Website: http://www.bts.co.th/
Other Contact: nuduan@bts.co.th

'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
Getting TO/AROUND: The beginning of “Chalerm Ratcha Mongkhon” line is Hua Lum Phong station (also the main train station in Bangkok), total of 18 stations, major stations at: The Queen Sirikit's International Convention and Exhibition Center, Silom, Suan Lumpini, Asoke, Ratchada, Ladprao and Pahonyotin road. The Asoke and Silom stations are connected to the the BTS. There are also "Park & Ride" at Ladprao and Phra Ram 9 Stations.

As shown on Map, Blue line is Metro , light and dark green are BTS Sky train.

Metro operating everyday from 06.00hr. – 24.00hr.

Price start from 10 baht. Starting from Hua Lampong Station (where you can get train to any part of Thailand) to Bang Sue Station.

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Phone: 66(0)23542000, 26245200
Website: http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/en/home.asp

'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: Taxi Meter charge a minimum of 35 baht, for the first 3 kilometers, and approximately 5 baht per kilometer thereafter.When in Traffice the meter is timed and calculated in the fare.
If you can't find taxi easily then you can call taxi to pick you at 1661, there are taxi call service.

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'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: There are a lot of buses offered in Bangkok going to all places, with a fare starting at 3.5 baht for open air buses. Air-conditioned blue buses have minimum and maximum fares from 8 to 16 baht. Euro II or Orange air-conditioned buses charge 10-20 baht. Air-conditioned microbuses charge a flat fare of 20 baht all routes. For more information call Bangkok Mass Transit Service at 184 or 0-2246-0973.

A buses route map is available at bookshops. A free city map can also be picked up at The Bangkok Tourist Division office, Bangkok Tourist Information Booths throughout Bangkok and the TAT office .

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Phone: 184 or 0-2246-0973
Website: www.bmta.co.th

'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: These three-wheeled 'open-air' motorised taxis are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up to 3 kilometers, are approximately 30 baht.

for new adventure in the city, some people like Tuk Tuk, some said that it's too fast and dangerous, some said Tuk Tuk is expensive. I think Tuk Tuk is a unique transportation in Bangkok which not bad to try.

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'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: There are various types of boat identified in color flags. Boat service on the Chao Phraya River connects Bangkok with the northern neighbouring province of Nonthaburi, starting from the Tha Nam Non Pier and ending at Saphan Taksin Pier (Sathorn).

Boat (no flag) stop at all pier, has a minimum fare of 8 baht.
Rapid boat (orang flag) has a fare of 10 baht all routes.
Express boat (yellow flag) stop at only on crowded and main piers. www.chaophrayaboat.co.th
The Express boat has a fare of 15 baht all routes. After rush hour, these boat are used for tourist purpose. There are guide boats for travellrs with guide to give information about the riverside.
The boat with blue flag, is the fastest stopping only on 3 pier, ThaNamNon Pier, Siriraj Pier and SaphanTaksin (Sathorn) Pier.It has a minimum and maximum fares from 25-35 baht. (For trial period, it just newly had this type)
Boats run daily from 06.00 A.M-06.40 P.M.

Useful Websites
Chao Phraya Express Boat Co.,Ltd. www.chaophrayaboat.com
Star Cruises www.starcruises.com
Andaman Princess www.andamanprincess.com
Ocean Princess www.oceanprincess.co.th
Fareasttour www.fareasttour.co.th
River King Cruise & Jak Kaew Boat www.riverkingcruise.net
River Side Bangkok www.riversidebangkok.com
Thai River Cruise www.thairivercruise.com
Thai Marine Leisure www.thaimarine.com

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'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Motorcycle
Getting TO/AROUND: "Mortorsai Rabjang"

In rush hours, there is a lot of traffic jam, if your late and want to be on time you can try the motorcycle taxi. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares are 10 baht. You need to bargin the fare before taking the ride.

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