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River and Canal Boats: Getting around on the river
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  • By Pete.Gibson on October 20, 2005
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  • River and Canal Boats - Bangkok
    by Pete.Gibson
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    The Rua Duen or water taxis stop at boat landings along the main river and some of the Khlongs (canals) there is also a bigger quicker Tourist boat service, which stops at ten major piers along the river and runs every 30mins approx



    The best place to0 get on is Sathorn Pier, as it’s also a sky train terminus

    Cost for day pass is 75 Baht

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    River and Canal Boats: Tourist special route express boats
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  • By thedouglas on July 21, 2007
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  • River and Canal Boats - Bangkok
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    Designated by their light blue flags, these ferries run between Sathorn - deparing every 30mins from 9.30am til 3.00pm - Banglamphu (start at 10.00am every 30mins) - and stop at all the major piers where attractions are located - the Oriental Hotel, Rachawongse (Chinatown) neat the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. There is a free connecting boat from Banglamphi across to the Royal Barges Museum. A 4Bt connection from Rachawongse across to Wat Arun is also available.

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    River and Canal Boats: River Taxi
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  • By Pete.Gibson on September 19, 2005
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  • River Scene - Bangkok
    River Scene
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    A good way to get around Bangkok is by Water taxi these operate up and down the river tickets are very cheap, you can alsso hire long tailed boats are visit the other rivers on the system see sites like Wat Arun, the Royal Barges etc

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    River and Canal Boats: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat
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  • By peerapa on July 21, 2005
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  • River and Canal Boats - Bangkok
    by peerapa
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    You can visit some of Bangkok's most charming riverside attractions by Chao Phraya Tourist Boat...It's special boat service to travel unlimited trips along the Chao Phraya River with boat guide who gives the information of piers and attraction places ...This trip'll begin at the Sathorn Pier near the Saphan Taksin Station and proceeds up the river to Phra Arthit Pier...and stopping at 10 major piers such as Visit the Grand Palace across from Chang Pier....(Ticket price ::: 100 Baht)

    note ::: service is available daily from 9.30 to 15.00 hrs.

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  • Phone: +66(0) 2623-6001-3
  • Website: http://www.chaophrayaboat.co.th/touristboat_chaophrayariver_e.htm
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    River and Canal Boats: Tourist Boat
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  • Updated By joeco9 on October 12, 2004
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  • Tourist Boat - Bangkok
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    CHAO PHRAYA TOURIST BOAT
    At sky train stop Saphan Taksin you'll find the tourist boat and for just 75 Bht. you'll get the opportunity to see Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River
    The one day pass takes you to 9 piers you can freely get off and on at any pier to explore the beauty of the surrounding areas and the markets along thr river.
    As you enter you are handed a very cold bottle of drinking water , How cool is that!

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    River and Canal Boats: Crossing the Chao Phyara via River Boats
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  • Updated By xuessium on July 9, 2006
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  • Most folks will make the river crossing to Wat Arun from Wat Phra Kaew/Wat Pho via Tha Tien Pier.

    Hop onto one of the river crossing boats/ferries for just a mere 3 Bahts (circa Jul 2006) for the less than 5 minutes crossing.

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    River and Canal Boats: Public River Buses on the Chao Phraya
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  • By Rodan44 on June 2, 2004
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  • Reserved Seating for Monks - Bangkok
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    The public bus boats that run up and down the Chao Phraya river are not only cheap but they are the best way to see many of the major attractions in the city. You can jump on and off as you please and don't have to worry about the infamous Bangkok traffic jams. There are many tourist boats and private taxi boats, but if the public boats stop where you are going then you don't need to waste money on those other options. Plus, it's a great place to mingle with the locals. Just be sure you don't sit in the reserved monk seating (see photo).

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    River and Canal Boats: The water buses are Bangkoks great commuter secret
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  • By atufft on September 4, 2005
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  • Bangkok water bus - Bangkok
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    For a little more than a nickel, hop on the water bus and check out the major sights in the city. I certainly recommend finding a hotel that is within walking distance of a water bus stop. These boats are fast and efficient even during rush hour, and are themselves a heck of a ride.

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    River and Canal Boats: Long Tailed boats
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  • By Pete.Gibson on October 21, 2005
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  • River and Canal Boats - Bangkok
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    A good way to explore the Khlongs of Bangkok is by long tailed boats you can see from my photo that these boats are powered by exposed car engines

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    River and Canal Boats: Canal
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  • By Jim_Eliason on April 5, 2003
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  • Khlong - Bangkok
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    Bangkok traffic is extremely congested. It can take up to a half hour to get a few miles by land. A good solution is to take to the water whenever possible.

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