Bangkok journey

Bangkok journey

Public buses are plentiful and cheap, with 4 Baht minimum and 6 Baht maximum fares to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok- Air- conditioned buses within Bangkok have minimum and maximum fares of 6 and 16 baht respectively. Red and grey Micro-Buses, also air conditioned, cost 30 baht for single journey.

A Bus Route Map is available at most hotels, bookshops and the TAT head office for 35 baht.

Taxis and Tuk Tuks

Hotel taxis have fixed tariffs. Taxis cruising the streets of Bangkok, and designated "taximeters" charge 35 baht for the first 3 kilome
tres and approximately 5 baht for every kilometre thereafter.

Tuk-Tuk or three wheel taxis are quite popular among the tourists for short journeys inside Bangkok. Fares range from a minimum of 30 baht to a maximum of 150 baht. Fares must be bargained for.

River Taxis

There are many boats plying the Chao Phraya River. Some criss-cross between landings on opposite banks while the Chao Phraya Express boats travel upstream and downstream within the metropolis. Fares range between 5 and 15 baht.