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Getting To Thailand
Getting
Around In Thailand
Within Bangkok |
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Taxis
Metered taxis are available in Bangkok. Make sure the driver turns on the meter,
especially if you are starting from the airport. Make sure you have change, as
taxi drivers often don't! Drivers change shifts at about 3.30-4.00 p.m., and may
not accept you unless your destination is convenient. Passengers must pay tolls
in the case of using an expressway.
If taxis do not have meters, fares must be agreed upon before starting. The amount will vary depending on the distance, traffic, weather (if it is raining the fare will rise) and the negotiating skills of the hirer. Average fares in Bangkok are between 50-200 baht.
River Taxi
Taxis that are even more unusual, though equally convenient, are the river taxis
that ply the Chao Phraya river. Some are just cross river ferries, but others
serve the many landing stages on both banks and cover a route that goes up as
far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.
Tuk-Tuk
Three-wheeled open-air vehicles taking two passengers (three or four at a
squeeze), Tuk-tuks offer an 'interesting' ride! Best for shorter trips during
off-peak hours. Settle the fare before proceeding. It should cost less than the
price of a comparable journey by taxi meter.
Buses
Bangkok has an extensive bus service with routes serving every part of the city.
There are both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned vehicles, which provide
an extremely cheap way of getting around town.
Transportation Out of Bangkok
Air
Trains
Buses
Hired Car
Air
The Bangkok International Airport and the domestic airport in Don Muang lie 25
km north of the city. Airport departure taxes are required at both domestic and
international departures (international passengers: 500 baht/person domestic
passengers: 30 baht/person).
Domestic flights are offered by:
Thai Airways International, Tel: (662) 280-0060, 628-2000
Bangkok Airways, Tel: (662) 229-3434
Domestic flights Information, (662) 535-1253
International flights Information, (662) 535-1254 (departures), (662) 535-1310 (arrivals)
Buses
Inter-city bus services offer a fast means of transport to all corners of the
country. 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 following bus terminals:
Northern Bus Terminal : Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok. Tel: (662)
936-3660, 936-366
Eastern Bus Terminal : Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok. Tel: (662) 391-2504
Northeastern Bus Terminal : Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok. Tel: (662) 936-0667
Southern Bus Terminal : Boromratchchonnani Rd, Bangkok . Tel: (662) 435-1200,
434-7192
Central Bus Terminal : Kampaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok.Tel: (662) 936-1897, 936-1886
Trains
An efficient rail service links northern and northeastern towns with Bangkok
(terminus is Hualamphong Station). Regular western and southern routes out of
Bangkok (Thon Buri) Station enable travel by train to Kanchanaburi province and
to southern Thailand.
On express trains, sleepers are available in three classes: first and second class (air-conditioned), and second class (non air-conditioned, but with fans).
Advance tickets are available at all principal stations or the
Bangkok Advance Booking Office.
Tel.(662) 225-0300 ext 5200-3.
Hired Car
If you want to go your own way, there are many car hire firms in Thailand,
including international rental companies such as Hertz and Avis. The road system
is good and well sign - posted. An international driving license is required.
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