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 Thai Airways
International (TG), Angle Air (8G), and Bangkok Airways (PG)
operate daily domestic flights to the North, Northeast, and
South Thailand. Air Andaman also fly to Krabi, Hua Hin,
Chumphon, Phuket and Pattaya.
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 The skytrain offers a
quicker alternative for commuting within the city. It has
terminals on most commercial areas, such as Silom, Siam
Square, Ekamai and Chatujak weekend market. The skytrain is
ideal for anyone seeking to rush through the
congested traffic
of Bangkok streets.
Route Map & Details
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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 Bt 3.50-5 for regular buses, and Bt 8-24 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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 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 Bt 20 per trip. |
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 Thailand's very good
high-way system encourages traveling by road, and there are
air-conditioned or open-air buses reaching all part of the
kingdom from Bangkok.
Air-conditioned buses service many provincial areas and
bookings for both regular and tour coaches can be made through
major hotels and travel agents, or at the bus terminals: |
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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 Bt 35 and rises about Bt 2 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 unfairly by taxi drivers. |
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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 Bt20 for very short distances and not over Bt 100 for a
longer trip. |
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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 similar to those charged by tuk-tuk. |
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| 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 Bt 5 to 15 per trip. |
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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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 A three wheeled bicycle
ideal for short trips around town. |
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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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| 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 information / fares / timetables
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| If 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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