 Domestic Airlines |
 Most
of the destinations in the Kingdom of Thailand can be
reached with Thai Airways International (TG), Bangkok
Airways (PG), as well as a whole range of full service or
low cost airlines, such as Nok Air, Air Andaman, Orient
Thai, PB Air or Thai Air Asia. |
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All
domestic routes for destinations such as Samui, Phuket, Krabi,
Chumphon as well as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are serviced from the
concourses A and B of Bangkok's new aviation hub, Suvarnabhumi
Airport
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All
international flights are serviced from the other concourses in the
main departure Hall of the airport (4th level) |
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Skytrain
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Skytrain (BTS)
The
skytrain offers a quicker alternative for commuting within the city. It has terminals on most commercial areas,
such as Silom, Siam Square, Ekkamai and Chatuchak weekend market. The skytrain is ideal for anyone seeking to rush
through the congested traffic of Bangkok streets.
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Underground (MRTA)
The recently opened underground train
system (officially called MRT - Mass Rapid transit) operates
from 05:00 am to midnight. It reaches from the Northern train
station of Bangsue to Hua Lumphong main railway station in a
loop, connecting with the Skytrain on 3 different stations,
namely : Silom, Sukhumvit and Chatuchak Park.
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City Buses |
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The bus network within the metropolis is very
efficient and economical. It is also a wonderful way to tour the city cheaply. There are several kinds of
city buses : air-conditioned, and regular buses with different range of capacity, route, and fare (depends upon
distance, usually Baht 7-10 for regular buses, and Baht 12-24 for air-con buses.
Routes could be determined from most
city maps for sale or by calling the Bangkok Transport Office (999-9999).
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Microbus |
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Special
private-run buses that share the route of the city buses,
the microbus guarantees seats and TV viewing. Seats are
wider than regular buses, providing greater comfort on
longer trips. Bus size is smaller though. Fare is a flat
rate of Baht 20 per trip.
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Taxi - Meter |
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Just
like any taxi service around the world, Thai taxicabs may be best for trips around the city. Fare, determined from
the electronic meters, starts from Baht 35 and rises about Baht 5-7 per kilometer onwards. Some drivers would want to
bargain a price for a trip rather than use the meters. Notify the tourist police or ordinary officers if treated
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Tuk-tuk |
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An all-time favorite among tourist, this colorful
open-air three-wheeled vehicle is unique to Thailand. Basically a "taxi" that could be hired anywhere (but not
outside the city), the tuk-tuk can take you almost anywhere in Bangkok. There are no standard fare. Prices
must be negotiated before the trip. Normal fare starts at Baht 30 for very short distances and not over
Baht 150 for a
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Motorcycle taxi |
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A new
form of transport provides a faster, albeit riskier answer for commuting during peak traffic hours. You can find
them anywhere in Bangkok. They can go anywhere in Bangkok, but fares must be negotiated. Fares : very
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Kapor |
This tiny open-air van could be found in major sois
around Bangkok. They shuttle commuters from the front of the sois near main roads to deeper residential areas. They can also be hired for trips around the city. Fee structure : around Baht 5 to 15 per trip.
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Songtaew |
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Literally two rows in the back of a pick-up truck. For longer trips on set routes. |
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Samlor |
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A three wheeled bicycle ideal for short trips around
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Long-tailed boats : River Taxi |
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A very famous mode of transportation along the Chao
Phraya River and inner canals, the long-tailed boat traveled on established routes along the river or in the intricate
canal system within the city. Charge fare depending on distance. There are boat piers that stop near major
commercial districts such as Sukhumvit and all the way to the World Trade Center. Long-tailed boats could be hired
for special river tours. |
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Train |
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Thailand has a very effective rail system linking
Bangkok to provinces around the country. The main train station is the Hua Lampong station on Rama IV Road. Fares depend on ticker class, which comprises of first, second and third class carriages.
Train
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timetables
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Hired Car |
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you want to go your own way, there are many car hire firms in Thailand, including international rental companies such as
Budget, Hertz and Avis. The road system is good and well sign - posted. An international driving license is required. |
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