Board: Bangkok Transportation
Surviving Bangkok’s Public Transportation System. If you have a flexible schedule, it is advised that you avoid peak rush hours because it’s very traffic jam few hours in morning and evening. Bangkok has many options transportation available, including BTS Skytrain, MRT Subway, buses, taxis, motorbike taxis, tuk-tuks, songthaews, express boats and khlong boats. Pick and choose the best public transport options to get to your required destination.
Main Transportation
BTS Skytrain
It’s famous in Bangkok because BTS connect with many popular attractions in downtown. So, it is convenient way to move around the city.
Open 06.00 am – 12.00 pm.
MRT
It is subway/metro system that connect between downtown Bangkok to neighbor province of Nonthaburi. Thai known as “rodfai taidin” (underground train)
Open 06.00 am – 12.00 pm.
Taxi
There are many taxis with variety of color. Taxis should use
a meter. If they refuse, walk away and find another taxi. A map or
GPS is the best way to know if you’re heading in the right direction.
All day and night
Local Transportation
Bus
There are air-condition bus and non-air condition bus (cheaper). However, it is slower than other transportation because of traffic. It’s ideal for budget traveler.
Generally, run between 05.00 am – 11.00 pm. (It also has all-night bus, check more information)
Vans and Songthaews
For van, tell a driver when you want to stop. For Songthaew, they are fares and fixed regardless of the distance covered. Alert a songthaew driver by pressing a buzzer. Both are pay with driver when you arrived.
Generally, run between 05.00 am – 10.00 pm.
Motorbike taxis
Motorbike taxis can be a convenient and exciting way. They can drive through the heavy traffic. The drivers wear orange vests.
Generally. Run between 05.00 am – 10.00 pm.
There are all night motorbike taxis which are different of district to district.
Tuk Tuk
Tuk Tuk is an iconic of transportation in Bangkok. Tuk tuk fares aren’t cheap and, unlike taxis, they do not have meters, but it is one of those must-do experiences for travelers.
Generally, run between 06.00 am – 10.00 pm
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