Your Travel Guide to Thailand
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Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boats
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem boats in Bangkok
The boat service on Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, the canal that runs along Hua Lamphong railway station in Bangkok, is fairly new (check before going, as it has been suspended at times). Buses run along the same road, but taking the boat is more fun (although slower, except at rush hour when the roads are jammed). These electric shuttle boats carry up to 12 passengers and are free for now; they may become paying, but would remain very cheap. Together with the Khlong Saen Saep boats and the Chao Phraya Express, it is one of the 3 public water transport options in Bangkok.
Interesting stops on the line include “Nakhon Sawan”, a 10-minute walk from Wat Benchamabophit, and “Thewet”, the terminus, near Wat Intharawihan.
Other public transport in Bangkok
Bangkok Skytrain
Bangkok's Skytrain is called the BTS. Its air-conditioned trains glide above the capital's heavy traffic. It doesn't go everywhere, but combined with the Chao Phraya Express boats, it takes you to Bangkok's major temples.
Bangkok metro
Bangkok's subway is called the MRT. It only covers part of the city, but combined with the BTS it opens up many more options. It is very clean, air-conditioned and especially convenient to get to Hua Lamphong station.
Bangkok bus lines
The bus is clearly neither the easiest nor the fastest way for a foreign tourist to get around Bangkok, but it is the cheapest. The network is huge and you can go almost anywhere – you just need to be patient.
Transport in Bangkok
So far the only Thai city with a metro (a project is planned in Phuket), Bangkok offers the widest choice of public and private transport in Thailand (metro, buses, boats, tuk-tuks...). No, there's more than tuk-tuks and pink taxis to get around Bangkok!
