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Bangkok Transportation
Skytrain and Bangkok Metro
Skytrains have two railway lines: one from the northern bus terminal at Morchit to Sukhumvit Soi 77 (Sol Onnut). The other runs from the National Stadium (Pathumwan Intersection) to Taksin Bridge at the end, of Sathorn Road. At the Siam Center Station, passengers can switch between lines. Fare is between BtlO-Bt4O.
Linking several hotels, shopping centers and business districts, the newly opened Bangkok Metro runs from the Hua Lamphong train station in the south to the Chatuchak market and Bang Sue in the north.
Motorcycle Taxi
A new form of transport provides a faster, albeit riskier answer for commuting during peak traffic hours. They can be found at almost every comer and can go anywhere in Bangkok, but fares must be negotiated.
Tuk-Tuk
A taxi-style mode of transport that's unique to Thailand. The three-wheeled, open-air tuk-tuk can take you almost anywhere in Bangkok. Rate is usually negotiated, from Bt20 for a very short distance to about Bt1OO for a farther destination
Taxi
Regular taxicabs abound if you want a more flexible and comfortable way of getting around, The flagdown rate is Bt35, plus Bt2 per kilometer traveled. Always demand the use of a meter to avoid being shortchanged
Buses
The bus network within the metropolis is very efficient and econo- mical. It is a wonderful way to tour the city cheaply. Numbered buses ply specific routes. Free city maps available at BTS stations can help you get to places on a bus. Fare for regular buses is,between Bt5 and Bt6, and Bt1O to Bt10 for air-conditioned buses, while microbuses have a flat rate up to Bt20.
Airport buses to several des-tinations in the city Bt100.
River Boats
River boats travel on established routes along the Chao Phraya River to nearby provinces, or through the intricate canal system in the city. Fare depends on distance. There are piers near major commercial districts such as Sukhumvit and the World Trade Center. Long-tailed boats could be hired for special river tours.
Domestic Airlines
You can travel to any point outside Bangkok by air through Thai International Airways,
Angel Air, and Bangkok Airways. They operate daily flights to the North, Northeat, and South Thailand.
Provincial buses
Thailand has a good highway system, and there are aircon and non-aircon buses plying between Bangkok and the provinces.
Trains
Thailand's rail system links Bangkok to all parts of the kingdom. The main train station
is the Hua Lampong Station on Rama IV Road. You can travel on first, seconf and third class carriages.
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