Chao Praya Express Boat Bangkok, Public boat, ferry. Bangkok. Asia. Shangri La Hotel. The Chao Phraya river makes a great way t
Chao Praya Express Boat Bangkok, Public boat, ferry. Bangkok. Asia. Shangri La Hotel. The Chao Phraya river makes a great way to get around, since many of the major tourist sites are easily accessible from the river. Chao Praya River Express operates a regular boat service up and down the river. Sort of a bus on the water. Fares are extremely cheap - you can get just about anywhere for 11 Baht to 25 Baht ( USD to USD) depending on the distance and the type of boat. There are piers next to many of the riverside hotels. Even if you aren't staying on the river, if you are staying close to the elevated train system, you can catch a train to the Taksin Bridge station. A River Express pier is on the river right below the station, and there is generally someone on duty at the pier to sell you a ticket and help plan your trip. The boats can be dangerously crowded during peak traffic times, so avoid rush Chao Phraya Pier Guide. Bangkok Waterways. Interesting piers found along the 21km Chao Phraya River Express Boat route. Temples, a wet market or an unexpected if it's something worth seeing then it's here. Once you've decided which piers you want to visit, use the quick links below to familiarise yourself with the different ferry lines, namely their routes, schedules and fares. Then set off on your custom-made - and dirt cheap - adventure on the River of Kings. A quick tip: of the five lines that ply the water the Orange Flag is your best bet - it operates all day. After the morning rush-hour, boats come every 20 minutes until around 16:00 when other lines kick into action and boats appear more frequently. If completely confused by the melee, another more comfortable option is a 'Tourist Boat', though these only come every 30 minutes. Operating Hours: 06:00 - 19:30 Price: Typically between 10 to 15 baht, though long journeys at peak hours can reach 30 baht (fares paid onboard).
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