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To travel around Bangkok
and Thailand
To travel around Bangkok is easy. There are many ways of traveling, and how you should travel would depend on your situation, timing and purpose of your visit.
If traveling by yourself :
If traveling with a tour
Let’s start with traveling by yourself via local transportation:
Travel around Bangkok by Bus
: Bangkok has many bus lines throughout the city and the suburban area. The buses are not run by schedule. Most of the bus terminals will release one bus every 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. By the time the bus gets to the station, travelers may have to wait longer than what is scheduled. The delay is often because the traffic in Bangkok, which can be more busy sometimes than normal. However, traveling by bus is a very good way to get close to the locals. The journey will cost you less than 1$, depending on the kind of bus you are taking. Fares for air conditioned buses are usually much higher.
Travel around Bangkok by Taxi
: Bangkok has metered taxis, which will cost you from 35 Baht as starting fare. The fare will increase with distance and time of travel. There are many kinds of taxi colors. The green and yellow taxis are owned by private owners. We highly recommend this type of taxis, since they are cleaner due to better care of the owners. Many times, taxis refuse to travel to certain areas because of heavy traffic. You might want to offer them extra money in case they think it is not worth wasting their time.
Notice : Please avoid those taxis that refuse to use the meter and charge you either cheaper or higher than the regular rate. Many such taxis hang around in front of hotels, and they are scam. If you hire those taxis, you may end up going some place you do not want to visit.
We also do not recommend you to travel up country by such taxis unless you are able to trust them completely. Since they are not tour operators, it will take time to track them in case something goes wrong.
Travel around Bangkok by Tuk Tuk
: A Tuk Tuk is a three wheeler that uses motor engine. You can find this vehicle all over the city. It is a unique vehicle of Bangkok. Many visitors intend to ride on this vehicle. The price of the ride needs to be negotiated before departure. This depends on the distance and traffic situation.
Caution : Be careful of scam Tuk Tuk drivers who offer a free, cheap or expensive ride.
Travel around Bangkok by Motorcycle Taxi
: Please look out for motorcycle drivers wearing orange sleeveless jackets. They can be found mostly waiting at the beginning of an alley. Thai people commonly use this service for a short ride. And the price for the service must be negotiated before departure.
Travel around Bangkok by Boat Bus
: Take a boat ride along the Choa Praya River to enjoy the attractions close to the river or the old city of Bangkok. The boat bus service operates from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. We do not recommend the use of this service at night time. The fee starts from 10 Baht. Travelers should travel light since you need to be quick to get in and out of the boat.
Travel around Bangkok by Boat Taxi
: Hiring long-tailed boats is another good way of getting around, especially into the small canals. The price needs to be negotiated before departure as well.
Getting around Bangkok by Sky Train
: The sky train is similar to subway. The only difference is that the train runs above the ground. Travelers will be able to enjoy the view of the city during the ride. The sky train stations are connected to a couple of Bangkok attractions, markets and shopping areas, such as Jim Thomson House, Suan Pakard Palace, JJ market (weekend market) and shopping areas (Siam Square, MBK, Paragon, World Trade Center, Emporium). Sky train fares range from 10 to 40 Baht. A day pass costs 100 Baht.
Travel around Bangkok by Subway
: You may take the subway to many areas of Bangkok as well. It is connected between the north, center and the west of Bangkok. There is just one line, and it passes through JJ market, Suanlum night, and Hua Lam Pong train terminal. Prices are relatively close to sky train fares, but a bit higher.
Travel around Bangkok and Thailand by Rented Cars
: Driving a car in Bangkok is not recommended unless you have been here many times. But many visitors who love to travel by themselves consider this option. Click here to find more information about car rental services.
Travel around Bangkok and Thailand by Private Car and Chuffer
: This is the most convenient way of getting around Bangkok and the best value for your money. You can be served by an experienced driver who will drive carefully and wait till you finish your visit and the send you to your hotel. Click here for price details.
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