Easy to negotiate elevated railway around the city and off into the suburbs.
Ticket price varies by journey length or just 120 Bht for a day ticket. Some machines take banknotes others just coins,... more
Try to use the metered taxis which are very comfortable and with AC rather than Tuk Tuks as the price is more or less the same when bargained. We used metered taxis most of the time as we found they... more
Khlong Saen Saeb also known as Saen Saep) is a canal (Khlong) in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public... more
this will be my transportation tips on the famed bangkok tuk tuks.
these tuk tuks only act as novelty for the large number of tourists in thailand and that local thais rarely use them as a means of... more
"Suvarnabhumi International Airport" (airport code BKK) in Bangkok is located 30 kilometers east of Bangkok in Racha Thewa in the district of Samut Prakan.
Opened in 2006, it is already 6th busiest... more
Don Muang International Airport is about 24km north of downtown Bangkok, using the toll expressway or the Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road...
The airport has 3 terminals... Terminal 1 and 2 for international... more
Update October 2011
# 556 do not operate from the Airport any more, you have to take the Airport Train (City Link) to Makasan Station and then catch the 556 right infront of exit if you want to go to... more
Pattaya is a beach resort town around 140Km Southeast of Bangkok. You can take the BTS Sky train to Ekkamai Station, and take a long-distant bus from Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) to Pattaya. It... more
We took public bus from the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) to go to Kachanaburi. From Asok, we took the BTS to reach Victoria Museum and rode the bus number 507 (fare around 20 THB, forgot). The... more
We tried MRT on our way to reach Patpong road from Ashok station. Traveling with MRT is also pleasant, as we didn’t have to get stuck in the traffic. Similar to the sky train, fare is printed in the... more
Thai Airways is the Premier Legacy Carrier and largest airline of Thailand. It is a relatively young airline that was restarted in 1988 from the previous Thai Airways-SAS Merger of the 1960's. From... more
A bus is much more faster than a train. I have done both and the train was more enjoyable, but much slower, like two hours longer. It is about four hours away and there is no need to pre-book unless... more
Price $ 75 per day 6.00 - 9.00 am./14.00 pm. Every day from Bangkok - Rayong, Chantaburi & Trad
and around Bangkok Included Central North, East & North East of Thailand To Guest House, Hosteling /... more
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There are numerous traffic lights in Bangkok city and the lights changes very quickly and before you knew it, it's red light again and that seems to be the main cause of the traffic jams in Bangkok.... more
Like in Many Cities in the world, Bangkok has it's share of Toll Ways and Expressways and Highways with tolls and when you are riding the tour vans going around, the price of the tolls going to the... more
You will get swamped my Tuk Tuk drivers everywhere, they spot tourists easily. They always take you on a tour before taking you to your requested location, they will take you to jewellry stores,... more
Bangkok is a pedestrian friendly area, specially on the main shopping districts as they have many elevated pedestrian walkways (that are covered) and a long sky walk at Ratchprasong Shopping area from... more
Some suggestions for drivers. You can really find a driver anywhere. I would start at your hotel, ask the front desk staff or the concierge for a driver. This may be abit expensive depending on where... more
The train runs only to Nong Khai, near the border, from where you change to a bus. you could also go by bus (either via Nong Khai or direct, more expensive),... more
There are 2 trains from Bangkok to Trang (depart 17.05 and 18.30 arrive 8.05 and 10.31), the later and a bit slower Rapid has non aircon sleepers from 521... more
Doing a web search I clicked into 'ThailandHighlight.com' and after paying an online deposit I received a confirmation email from 'Lotus Country Travel'. On... more
Airport Rail Link has been operating since Jun 2010. I was traveling to Bangkok in Jun 2010, they were testing the Airport Rail System by offering free rides... more
For the really popular tours, the tour companies usually uses the big tour buses and the big tour buses in thailand are really big! most are of the double... more
For a small group tour, most thai tour companies use a small tour van that can sit up to 15 to 18 people inside (the legroom is sometimes cramped!) and the vans... more
if you book via a travel agency then chances are that you will be fetched by the small vans by the partner tour operator in thailand. upon exiting the baggage... more
Photo: Tuk Tuk in Chinatown, Bangkok
Bangkok - Krung Thep
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The capital city of Thailand, the actual name in Thai is...
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almost slap bang in the middle of the page.
Here you go. Essential Street (and All the Sites) Maps
...and all the tips you get on what...
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