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BANGKOK
SHORTCUT
TRAVELLING... AROUND BANGKOK |
BANGKOK
MASS TRANSIT AUTHORITY (BMTA)
Public
buses are plentiful and very economy,not more than 20 Baht maximum
fares to most destinations within Bangkok. Air-conditioned buses within
metropolis have varied from destinations ,but not more than 50 Baht
respectively. Red, Gray and Micro buses are also cost the fares in
single route. A bus routes map is available at most hotels.
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BANGKOK
RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)
Starting
from the intersection of Sathorn Road - Narathiwat Rajanakarin Road
which is connected to the BTS Skytrain (Chong Nonsi Station). They
serve passengers from Sathorn and Silom business district including
crowded passengers on the BTS system. BRT will run along the Narathiwat
Rajanakarin Road through Chan Road. And go on the section of Nara Ram
3rd Road, then turn right onto Rama 3rd Road and Rama 3rd Bridge across
the Chao Phraya River to end at the junction of
Ratchadapisek-Ratchapruek Roads. Fortunately, It is expected to
accommodate a vast number of passengers from residential and office
buildings along the path. Ratchaphruek station prepares a wide car park
and can run on the BTS-Ratchadapisek station which is opening soon.
BRT Station: (Sathorn
Rd.-Ratchaphruek Rd.)
•Sathorn Station
•Songkruoe Building Station •Yen Akat Station •Chan Station •Rama 3rd
Station •Wat Lang Station •Wat Pariwaj Station •Wat Dok Mai Station
•Rama 9th Bridge Station •Chareonraj Station •Rama 3rd Bridge Station
•Rachaphruek Station
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TAXI-METERS & TUK TUK
Hotel taxis have fixed tariffs for destinations. Taxis are cruising the
streets in Bangkok, maybe chauffeuring to neighboring provinces if you
hire them but please remind very much that so very expensive, designing
"Taxi-Meters" on car roof charging from 35 Baht for the first 3 km's.
and approximately 5 Baht for every kilometer thereafter.
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Tuk-Tuk
or three wheels taxi are quite popular among the tourist for short
journeys around Bangkok. Fares range from a minimum of 30 Baht to a
maximum of 150 Baht according to the destination is. Ah!! Fares can be
bargaining down.
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CHAO
PHRAYA EXPRESS BOAT
There
are many companies doing business on the Chao Phraya River, but the
most popular so much for visitors in Bangkok is the Chao Phraya Express
Boats (Thai's wording: Ruaa-Duan-Chao-Phra-Ya). They have 4 styles of
services: (See Styles)
NO Flag--get on and get off every piers, Orange Flag--get on and get
off some piers that stop less than No Flag, Yellow Flag--get on and get
off at destinations, for this style, the Yellow flag is the fastest but
most money; therefore, before ticketing ask collector first (See Boat Fares)
for the last style is Green Flag--get on and get off from Pakkret
passing through Nonthaburi, The Wet, Tha Chang and any more. Actually,
Nonthaburi--Pibul 3 Pier is a hub of all style boats as same as Central
Pier (Sathon-Saphan Taksin (BTS S6 Station). They are cruising from
neighboring district, Pakkret, Muang Nonthaburi-- Nonthaburi province,
till Sathorn or Silom, in
Bangkok. Getting on boat at Banglumpu--Phra Arthit Pier and then get
off Tha Chang Pier for traveling to Grand
Palace is the first step to experience this service (See Boat Pier). If you stay
around Banglampoo area, ridiculously, we thought you should take a walk
worthy. See Rattanakosin
Map
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BTS SKY TRAINs (Monorail)
Bangkok Mass Transit System
Similar to your country, western country, we are next step developing
country, so innovations and civilizations are glowing up from GDP's.
BTS Sky Trains have 2 lines (see
map)--the first is starting from the Northern Bus Terminal
(Mo Chit, Chatuchak Weekend Market) to Bearing (Sukhumvit Road Soi 107);Visitors
can get off this station in order to traveling to Crocodile Farm and
Zoo, and the other line is starting from the National Stadium (Siam Square area, MBK)
passing Silom Road,
Sathorn Road, to last station, Wong Wian Yai Station located at
Thonburi district. It conveys passengers crossing the Chao Phraya
River. Fare is between 15 and 45 no over 50 Baht (Check Prices).
Travel assistance calls 0-2617-6000, 0-2617-7340 |
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BANGKOK SUBWAY (MRTA)
Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand
The second type of mass rapid transportation in Bangkok is Subway or
Underground. The subway's route is beginning from (see map) Bang Sue
Railway Station to Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lumpong). The line
passes many shopping areas like The
Weekend Market at Chatuchak
Park Station, important business buildings like Sukhumvit Road (Sukhumvit Station)
and Silom Road (Silom Station).
Fare is between 10 and 40 not over 50 Baht (Check Prices)
according to your destination. Customer Relation Center: 0-2624-5200 or
Customer service can assist 0-2354-2000
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AIRPORT
RAIL LINK
Airport Express Line (SA Express)
and
Airport City Line ( SA City Line)
The youngest sister transmit in Bangkok,
Thailand is Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link. The State Railway of
Thailand has been operated a transit construction projects. A
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link and East line transmit system in the
city (see map)
for aircraft passengers and dwellers who live in the eastern part of
Bangkok, which connect the route between Suvarnabhumi Airport to the
metropolis, Bangkok. Along the Eastern Railway line by using the
high-speed air-conditioned trains in upon two-way parallel type. They
provide services and additional advantage as follows.
1)
Suvarnabhumi Airport express train (SA Express):
Providing for passengers with high-speed air-conditioned trains with 4
bogies that one of them is a container for transporting goods. It run
direct between Makkasan/Asoke
to Suvarnabhumi Stations. Time within 15 minutes. Fare is
150 Baht per trip. It provides service from 06.00 to
24.00 everyday.(Check Price)
2) Suvarnabhumi Airport City
Line (SA City Line):
Providing passengers and dwellers launching from the first station (See Map) at Phyathai
and then Ratchaprarop, Makkasan, Ramkhamhaeng, Huamark, Ban Thab Chang,
Ladkrabang and the last Suvarnabhubi International Airport Stations
respectively. Which passes all 8 stations through the final
destination, Suvarnabhumi Airport Station within 30 minutes. It covers
a distance of 28 kilometers. Ticket is between 15 to 45 Baht per one
way. It provides service from 06.00 to 24.00 everyday.
(Check
Price)
3) Baggage Check In:
Passengers and travellers are able to check in* and load all luggages
in Makkasan Station.
For more inquiry
call 1690 (24 hours) or +66 2308 6500 ext. 2906, 2907
*Only passengers
of Thai Airways International Airline before take-off 3-12 hrs.
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Courtesy picture
of The State Railway of Thailand
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MOTORBIKE SERVICE
Thais call "WIN" (Thai wording: translates from English--"be the winner
in contest or competition~") for those whose drivers turn on serviced
motorbike' engines reaching wherever is. As we've mentioned above, as
the meaning of word "WIN", the motor bikers are worried about their
time to speed and reached the destination by competition with others,
so they are not mind though you will always remind them that you are
driving so fast!!. The last answer of Thais, mostly don't mind about
their safe, they're so worried about the time hanging with traffic
ways. It's the alternatively decision for you as we've been proud to
attention before choosing. Trying, it's amazing.
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It's
time for you to choose that vehicles are suitable and worth for your
destination. Think before making an appointment that Bangkok's one of
the traffic jam city. Planning your journey better than wasting your
time on the road or loosing your mind in the city.
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