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CHEAP and fun !!!! - Bangkok
CHEAP and fun !!!!
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Chao Phraya River: A must
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  • If we consider Bangkok as a show, in my opinion, the main star would be Chao Phraya river. You can spend hours just looking this lively, fresh, ever-changing stage. Cargo ships and bus-boats mix with luxury cruisers. At banksides you can admire some of the most luxurious hotels in Thailand, the most beautiful wats and all kind of scenes of everyday life, for example, people hanging their laundry. There are also smaller wats along the river (apart form Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew or Wat Po), which are accesible from piers stranded along the bankside. Travelling along the river is both cheap (18 baths each way) and fast (you avoid Bangkok traffic jams, which are sometimes terrible). There are also little boats which only cross the river Si considerasemos que Bangkok es un espectaculo, en mi opinion, el rio Chao Phraya deberia ser la estrella. Puedes pasarte horas solo mirando este escenario siempre cambiante, vivo y fresco. Cargueros y barcos autobus se mezclan con cruceros de lujo. En las orillas puedes admirar algunos de los hoteles mas lujosos de Thailandia, los templos mas hermosos y todo tipo de escenas de la vida diaria, por ejemplo, residentes colgado su colada. TamBien hay templos mas pequenhos a lo largo del rio (aparte del Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew o el Wat Po), que son accesibles desde los muelles diseminados a lo largo de la orilla. Viajar por el rio es barato (18 baths cada trayecto) y rapido (te evitas los atascos de Bangkok, que son terribles a veces). Tambien hay pequenhos barquitos que solo cruzan el rio de una a otra orilla


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    Chao Phraya River: Cruise along the Chao Phraya River
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  • Boat family along the bank of the river - Bangkok
    Boat family along the bank of
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    by kielorla
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    A day tour along the Chao Phraya River can give you a glimps of how Thailand is like. Many of the historic sights of Bangkok lie on on the banks of the Chao Phraya river which is why it's such a great way to get around.

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  • Directions: One of the piers at the end (Tha Sathorn) links with the Skytrain terminus, so even if your accomodation is away from the river, it's still within easy reach.

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    Chao Phraya River: Chao Phraya River
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  • A cruise along Chao Phraya River at night is one of the best scenic river cruise. Many interesting sights and buildings along Chao Phraya have been lit up at night. Several restaurants and hotels along the river provide several cruises to choose from. Take the BTS to Taksin Station and take a min walk to the jetty.

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    Chao Phraya River: Tour along Chao Phraya River
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  • A surprise to my boat trip. - Bangkok
    A surprise to my boat trip.
    by backpackerbaby
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    It's interesting to see a river running within a city. It's more interesting to see the people and the architecture on both sides of the river banks. You'll see the locals washing in the river, you'll be amazed by the huts, you'll be impressed by the view when you are approching Temple of Dawn... Don't miss it. Join a river tour or simply take a river taxi (a public ferry) to explore this lovely river.

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    Chao Phraya River: On The River Of Kings
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  • In the early Rattanakosin period Bangkok waterways were the main routes of transportation.Alot of the canals have now been filled in to make ways for roads but the Chao Phraya River still runs through many Thai lives. A trip along the river is a pleasent way to spend the day, as you can get to see Bangkok from a different perspective.Also you can get out of the traffic jams and feel the breeze or maybe the river water on your face.Just don't open your mouth.As you cruise along the river you can see temples,churches ,hotels,new beautiful homes,old wooden houses and maybe children swimming in the murky water.So just get on a boat and see where the river takes you. The Chao Phraya Express boat runs between Bangkok Bridge and Nonthaburi.There is also the Tourist Boat that connects to the BTS train at Sathone Pier to Bunglumphu pier (Khaosan Road)..

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  • Directions: There are many different piers on the river.From Sapan Tuksin near The Skytrain station to Nontaburi.

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    Chao Phraya River: Cheap river ride to expore n get correct bearing
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  • Hop on the standard river express boat at Sathorn pier below Saphan taksin station and explore all the sights along the river route at each stop.Be sure to get a map of the route at the booking booth(free).You will pass by Wat kalayanamit,Wat Arun,Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Kositharam, Chinatown ,Pk Khlong Market ..etc.It is like a water taxi so u can drop and get on at each stop.You can buy a day ticket and ride as much as u like along the designated route


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    Chao Phraya River: Traveling along the river
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  • insdie the boat ride with cuz danny - Bangkok
    insdie the boat ride with cuz
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    by airasia
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    One of the ways to glane thru' BKK is via a cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Just pay about 100 baht which include 1 day river pass, guidebook, drinking water & etc. This cruise stops at tourist spots like Chinatown, wat Pho, Maharaj Pier, national museum and other exiciting places. The only set back is the boat ride don't stop at the majestic Wat Arun.

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  • Directions: Journet starts at Tha Sathon, so take a train to Saphan Taksin and get on on foot from there.
  • Website: www.chaophrayaboat.com

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    Chao Phraya River: Cross the Bridge
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  • After visiting Wat Indraviharn with a walk over the newly open Rama 8 bridge see the beautiful view over the river to the other side of Bangkok at the foot of the bridge. The Metropolitant construct the playing and relaxground. This picture was taken on 7 of October 2002 when the highest water level reached Bangkok.

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    Chao Phraya River: The Major Transportation Artery
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  • If you wants to avoid the traffic, Chao Phraya is the solution. You can see many temples jumping on Chao Phraya Express, one of the easiest and cheapest way to do. You can also visit the klongs, the little cannals around BKK. Just rent a private long tail boat for 300bht a couple during one hour. Dont pay more than this.


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    Chao Phraya River: Take a private longtail!
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  • Grand Palace in the Background - Bangkok
    Grand Palace in the Background
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    On a suggestion from a Tuk Tuk driver we headed down to one of the piers not far off from the hussle and bussle of the city centre. We were met by a gentleman selling longtail tours of the river....he presented us with a map (which didnt mean to much really), showing us the route and different things we would see. Opening price was 600b ea but we negotiated for $500B ea on the promise I would buy some beer as well. Right away we were on the boat and off around Bangkok. I really have no idea where we were taken but it was quite nice. The trip was about an hour and we had a great time sitting back and letting the wind flow through our hair. The boat travelled a a pretty good clip and we felt like we saw a lot of things....mostly houses on the river, some temples, some market, some vendors coming up to the boat - at certain predetermined times on the route Im sure. In any case, we really enjoyed ourseleves...you pay a little more for the private trip but if it is something your into, it can be rather fun. This was the kick off to our time in Bangkok...probably 6 or 7 hrs after we landed.

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