BUS
Public buses are plentiful and cheap, with a minimum fare of 7 baht to most
destinations within metropolitan Bangkok. Air-conditioned buses have minimum
and maximum fares of 10 and 22 baht, respectively. Air-conditioned micro-buses
charge a flat fare of 25 baht all routes. A Bus Route Map is available at
bookshops and the TAT office. Visit www.bmta.co.th for more information
on Bangkok’s public buses.
TAXI
Taxis cruising city streets are metred. They charge a minimum of 35 baht
for the first 3 kilometres, and approximately 5 baht per kilometre thereafter.
Make sure you have change, as taxi drivers often dont! Passengers must pay
tolls in the case of using an expressway.
TUK-TUKS
These three-wheeled open-air motorised taxis are popular for short journeys.
Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up
to 3 kilometres, are approximately 30 baht.
BTS Sky Trains
BTS sky trains ply along Sukhumvit, Silom and Phahonyothin roads. The
routes connect Bangkoks leading hotels and major shopping areas such as
Siam Square, Silom, Ratchaprasong and Chatuchak Weekend Market. The fare
ranges from 10-40 baht according to the distance. For more information,
contact the Bangkok Mass Transit System at tel: 0 2617 7300 or visit www.bts.co.th
Subway (Metro)
The city’s subway system, or MRT, connects many of the top tourist attractions
with the accommodation areas, markets, and the business district. Fares
range from 14 to 36 baht. The trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight, daily.
For more information, visit www.bangkokmetro.co.th
Boat
Taxis that are even more unusual, though equally convenient, are the river
taxis that ply the Chao Phraya River. Some are just cross river ferries,
but others serve the many landing stages on both banks and cover a route
that goes up as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.
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