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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. Theme: Ship/BoatWebsite: www.chaophrayaboat.co.th/
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My favourite means of transport in Bangkok was the boat over the Chao Phraya River. It is much more fun and a lot cleaner than the bus, tuk-tuk or taxi. It is not always the best idea ofcourse, since the stops are only along the river, but if you have to go from one place close to the river to the other, try it sometime! You can also hop on many buses and even the skytrain at many of the stops to continue your journey. The boats are long, fast, and normally colored white with a red stripe. Fares vary slightly according to the destination, they're between 5B and 10B, and if I remember well, in busy hours they have one price. Boats seem to come around every 20 minutes, start at 5.30am and the last boat leaves each end at 6pm. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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