Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

by SLLiew
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I always love to take a public river boat taxi along the Menam Chao Phraya. You can get on and off at both sides of the rivers. There are boat piers near the Shangri-La Hotel and at Sathorn Pier at the Saphan Thaksin Skytrain stop. It is a fixed fare unless you go long distance and cheap too. On board, you will see school children, monks, housewives and commuters to office. I was not observant to see any life jackets. But so far, have not heard of any incidents.


	Chao Phraya River: Boat Trips	Tip Rating:

By WaRPer

on December 29, 2006

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There're wide-variety of boat trips available along Chao Phraya River. Take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin (terminal station) then go down to the ferry station where you'll find several boat companies offering you day-trips to: Orchid Farm, Floating Market, ..... Or just simply ride along the river, enjoying the temples and villagers' way-of-life.

Website: www.chaophrayaboat.co.th


	Chao Phraya River: Charter a boat	Tip Rating:

Updated By jrs1234

on September 9, 2003

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Canal-side scene, Bangkok.

Charter a boat (this will take a bit of haggling) to go down the river and off around the canals (klongs). You'll see some interesting sights! It's not always easy to negotiate a good price for a trip; I was fortunate in that someone else sorted this out for me. The going rate these days seems to be anywhere between 3-500 baht per hour - and about 2 hours is a good length of time to go for. Tha Chang pier near the Grand Palace is one of the places to hire a longtail boat. Most tours will take you down the canals of Thonburi - you can read a bit more about this on the www.into-asia.com website.


	Chao Phraya River: Ride the River Ferries!	Tip Rating:

By Aquacraig

on May 7, 2007

One of the great things to do in Bangkok that is quite inexpensive is to take a ferry with the Chao Phraya Express Boat along the river. The boats carry different coloured flags that indicate how many stops they make. You can choose an express boat with minimal stops to get you from A -B or take the boat that is all stops....and see everything. Prices vary from 9- 25 Baht one way......very cheap!


	Chao Phraya River: The River boat experience	Tip Rating:

Updated By perseushermes

on September 5, 2006

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Rama VIII Bridge ~ view

The view along the Chao Phraya river is fantastic. At least a cruise on the river - Bangkok Style. You can board from Central Pier which is just under the Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Bridge. You can even called it a river-boat about 10 Baht (prices could have changed). You can hop out anytime and catch the boat back to where you started. Easily reachable by Sky Train.

Directions: Easiest - get on a sky train and hop out at the Saphan Taksin Station.


	Chao Phraya River: Chao Phraya River Cruise	Tip Rating:

Updated By Cielo_Algaeed

on March 9, 2007

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Chao Phraya River Cruise offers a scenic beauty of the River.While cruising, you can find lots of local houses along the river banks. Fresh clean air while viewing the sunset and the temple of dawn.


	Chao Phraya River: A relaxing cruise at the Chao Phraya River	Tip Rating:

Updated By zoe_girl18

on March 12, 2007

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after our tour to Ayutthaya, we took the cruise at the Chao Phraya River back to the city. The cruise took around 1 1/2 hours. We chose the Shangrila cruise boat which inclued a buffet lunch. I really enjoyed this part of our tour because the food was really great. =)


	Chao Phraya River: Journey up the river...	Tip Rating:

By BluBluBlu

on August 11, 2005

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I'd certainly recommend a trip up the river. No need to hire an expensive water taxi...just go on the Express...cheap and you get a glimpse into local life!


	Chao Phraya River: The Riverside Dinner Cruise	Tip Rating:

Updated By templemonkey

on April 5, 2008

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Take a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river .The Riverside hotel cruise cost about 120 baht per person for the cruise.Even better you can order Thai or Chinese food cooked to order on board and drinks.On the boat there are two sections to sit, the air-con room with a live band or on the deck. The boat leaves at around 8 pm from the hotel which is located near Krung Thon bridge. The boat heads towards Khrungthep ( Bangkok ) bridge passing many well know landmarks and bridges along the way. As you go along the river begins to really take on another life after dark and when the boat pass the temple of dawn all lit up ,your in for a treat! We brought our own extra large "duty free"Black label .So a jolly time was had especially when the boat went under one of the many bridges...Whooo.....

Phone: 028831588,434 0090-3

Directions: First soi on the left as you come off Krung Thon Bridge.

Website: www.riversidebangkok.com


	Chao Phraya River: Activity Everywhere on Chayo Praya River	Tip Rating:

Updated By Mikebb

on March 21, 2006

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Activity on the river

We travelled along this river several times during our visit, the first time on a Rice Barge tour which was very pleasant as we had Thai food and drinks as we cruised along the river for an hour or so. The second time we took a longboat and this stopped several times to allow us to visit various sites. This boat had a powerful engine and was very fast, a bit of excitement. The river has constant traffic, be it barges hauling rice and other products to and from the ocean port, ferries, longboats etc etc. From the river you get a great impression of the city, the fabulous riverside hotels and apartments, and the developing high rise buildings, however you will see that there are several large apartment buildings completed around 2000 which have not yet been occupied.