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Using the public transportation on the Chao Phraya is safe,cheap and clean! You won't have to breath the fumes of sitting in traffic. There are comfortable chairs to sit in and if the seats are all taken there are rails and other things to hold on to so you can keep your balance. The ticket prices vary on the distance you travel but even the longest rides are very cheap even by Thai standards. These bigger boats that are really buses for the river only stop at the main Tha's. It is a very easy system to figure out. Most of the conductors don't speak English very well but you can show them on the map or just use hand signals or speak Thai and tell them where your want to go. haha It's all fun! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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The Skytrain is a really fantastic way to get around Bangkok if you need to get to an area that is serviced by it. It can really cut down on travel time especially at peak times. And you don't have to breath the Bangkok smog. Don't get me wrong I still love riding the Tuk-tuks but for those long distances the skytrain can't be beat. You can pay by the trip or by a day pass and multi-day passes too. It is a very affordable way to get around Bangkok. One downfall of it is that it doesn't go to Chinatown or the Grand Palace area. That's not really a downfall though you can get off and take a river boat or Tuk-tuk or taxi to those areas. I like the day pass as it works out good for me. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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We flew to Bangkok from Brisbane on a Thai Airlines B777. The food was good, the cabin crew friendly, and the seats comfortable. The seats are worthy of further explanation – when “reclined”, the entire seat pivoted into a more horizontal position: ie not only did the back go down, but the squab moved forward and up at the front. The result was that it not only became more “bed-like”, but it did not intrude into the space of the passengers behind (though one’s own knee room reduced). We encountered no other seats like these on our trip, but were very impressed.
Flying from Bangkok to Vienna, we again found ourselves on a B777, this time operated by Austrian Airlines. The cabin service could be described as polite (but more formal than Thai) and the food was average to good. There was a major problem with the seats though – these were the traditional “recline the backrest onto the person behind” variety and at best were uncomfortable and with minimal kneeroom. As soon as we left Bangkok, the two people in front went to full recline and stayed there! I should probably have asked the cabin crew to do something about it, but instead stayed trapped with no room to move (not even space to read a book). It was the most uncomfortable flight of the entire trip and my back complained for over two weeks later! Theme: Airplane
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Hiring Tuk Tuk in Bangkok could be fun experience. But in the same time it could be bad experience since it's usually overpriced for tourists.
Unfortunately there's no meter attached in Tuk Tuk (wish one day they'll have it to avoid this 'no standard price')
It's really hard to guess how much it will cost to go here and there. So, best way to do is asking from Thai people (at your hotel, guesthouse, etc) that how much you expect to pay to go to your destination. If tuktuk driver they ask a little bit more or less what price you know. It's OK (like normal prince is around 60 Baht but he asks for 70..80.. baht it's still OK. But usually if theys see tourists, From 60 Baht could up to 200 Baht. So DO bargain)
Normally, to hire TukTuk to ANYWHERE in Bangkok never go higher than 100 Baht this is maximum. If higher than this you should consider using a meter-Taxi. Will be cheaper. (and safer)
Anyway, not all of taxi drivers are trying to rip off tourists. some are really honest and just want to earn money to pay their daily rent. These guys earn not so much money each day. (except those they cheat a lot) So,giving them some tip if you are satistied their services is always appreciated. (normally 20-40 baht tip is good already or tell him to keep the change) Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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When you need transport from the airport in Bangkok, the best method I found would be the airport shuttle bus. It runs every half hour up until 1200am, and costs 100bht per person. This bus is air-conditioned and allows people to carry on their luggage, most city buses don't allow this.
In the city itself the best mode of travel would probably be Tuk Tuks. They are fast, loud and quite reasonable in price, as long as you can handle crazy traffic, pollution, and driving. (see my comments about scams). After three trips to Bangkok this past year, I now rather travel by taxi, it is generally easier and less stressfull. The only problem is if you happen to get one that doesn't speak english and you are like me, not very good with speaking Thai yet. However if you have never had a Tuk-Tuk ride, it is worth trying at least once while in Bangkok. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: 0-2622-3000Other Contact: Thonburi Bus Service Co.
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Taxis are a lot safer than tuktuks and if there isn't a lot of traffic they are much cheaper too!
Allways ask them to turn the meter on. Normally, they do it by themselves, but after 22 pm, for some reason, all metres are broken ;-))))))) Very strange! ;-)
If they don't want to put the meter on, then settle the price beforehand or take a tuktuk, because without a metre the price will be the same. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The Chao Praya River offers transportation relief from the slow and chaotic road traffic in Bangkok.
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There are many kinds of boat services, from the express boats, to the boats belonging to the various luxury hotels along the river to the little river-taxis that you can hire yourself. Leave a Comment
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The new Bangkok airport opened early in 2007 – and promptly ran into major problems when major construction faults led to calls for the old airport to be re-opened while repairs were made. We passed through the new terminal in late May and everything appeared to be functioning properly by then. The terminal is absolutely huge, though as we saw it at night, gaining a clear impression was difficult. The construction of boarding lounge areas appears similar to other new airports, such as Hong Kong, with extensive use of “plastic canvas” roofing. There are vast long concourses connecting different areas, fortunately equipped with moving walkways, and shops grouped at what I would call “nodes”.
Unsurprisingly, it was largely empty when we arrived late at night, local time! We found our way from our arrival lounge through the corridors with fairly few problems, then entered the boarding lounge (go out at the top level, then downstairs to the lounge – see photo). What soon became apparent was that no catering options existed in the boarding lounge area – to obtain some drinks, it was necessary to return to the shopping node.
So, getting to the point, if you are travelling from Bangkok Airport and are looking for catering, I would suggest you shop for nutrition prior to entering the boarding lounge area. Maybe later something will be provided in these areas as the terminal ‘beds in’. Theme: Airplane
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Taxi Altars Thailand's answer to spiritual road insurance. A cab ride may be a near death experience: often it's a religious experience.
Picture this... The driver has both hands off the wheel, is bowing his head in respect, is delivering a "wai", and you're doing 30 mph round the Erawan Shrine.
Do not fret. Inside older taxis, (owned by the driver as opposed to the newer cabs owned by conglomerates) we get steering wheels wrapped in coloured scarves, amulets superglued to the dash, and temple blessings plastered all over the ceilings. All are self designed defences against bad things on the road and offerings to Mae Yanang the journey goddess.
Flag fare under US$1. 35THB, pay in local currency. Most trips will be less than 100THB. Often cabbies forget to put the meter on, resist getting stroppy, remind them that they haven't put the meter on.
Do not panic if the taxi veers into a supermarket or hotel car park. This is a sure sign the guy knows his way around Bangkok and is taking nifty shortcut.
Another tip - taxis don't use the expressways unless they are told to by you. Bai tang duan or Bai tollway You have to pay for these 20 - 50 THB a go.
Be prepared for the driver NOT to have change. Often Bangkok cabbies can't break a 500 THB. 500 / 1000THB is big bucks to these guys. Sometimes a days takings.
Shifts change around 3.00pm. Try not to get upset if you get in the cab, say where you want to go and he refuses. It maybe he'll have problems if he returns the cab late.(Often he'll be as pee'd off as you that he can't get the fare.)
Ask to turn the air con up Air con costs money in extra fuel, so the cabs often have the windows down when they have no fare. If you are hot ask to put the air con up full. They won't mind... they'll put it on half blast anyway.
Like Isaan music? Good. You'll be having a blast of it in your ears as the speakers are right behind your head (not his). You don't like Isaan music? ....sit in the front, away from the speakers. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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We took Chao Phraya Express to visit Wat Phra Keow, because it helps you to avoid traffic jams (although they are even worst at afternoon hours). We arrived at Saphan Taksin by Skytrain and from Sathorn Pier, we took, almost by chance, Chao Phraya Express. We were hurried to take it, so I was afraid that we had got into some of those very expensive touristic boats that go up and down the river. The men at the desk tried that we paid a ticket for the whole day (it cost 100 bahts), but we were planning to do a single trip, so we declined this fare. Single ticket cost 18 baths and you buy it at the boat. There is a person who gives indications through a loudspeaker about the sites at each stop (in English). Be aware of what you see around, and set your camera ready.
Cogimos el Chao Phraya Express para visitar Wat Phra Keow, porque ayuda a evitar los atascos (aunque son peores por la tarde). Llegamos a Saphan Taksin en Skytrain y desde el Muelle Sathorn cogimos, casi por casualidad, el CPE. Nos metieron prisa para que subieramos, asi que me temi que nos habiamos metido en alguno de esos barcos turisticos carisimos que van rio arriba y abajo. Los hombres del mostrador intentaban que comprasemos un ticket de todo el dia por 100 bahts, pero teniamos pensado hacer solo un viaje, asi que no aceptamos esta tarifa. El billete simple cuesto 18 bahts y lo compras dentro del barco. Hay una persona que va dando indicaciones por un altavoz (en ingles) sobre los sitios a los que se accede desde cada parada. Ve mirando el paisaje desde el barco y ten la camara preparada.
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