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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Transportation in Bangkok

BUSES
There are 2 type of Buses in Bangkok,the Red and the Blue.The red bus is not air conditioned and the Blue Bus is air conditioned.Thses buses cover almost all the routes in Bangkok

TAXIS
The metered taxis have a sign "Taxi Meter" on their roofs. The minimum fare is Baht 35 for a distance of no more than 2 km. The fare increases according to the distance covered.

TUK-TUKS
These three-wheeled automobiles are best used for covering short distances. Less convenient than taxis, the tuk-tuks areconsidered a faster mode of transport. They are also cheaper than ordinary taxis but fares must be negotiated before boarding.

PRIVATE CARS & VANS
Bangkok has a number of private car rental agencies with fleet of modern cars and vans. Chauffeur-driven cars can be rented from the agencies. For self-driven cars, clients are required to fulfill some formalities.

MOTORCYCLE TAXIS
Pillion-riding on a motor-cycle taxi is cheap and surely the fastest mode of travel in the city.

FERRY SERVICES
It is fun to travel in a boat when crossing the Chao Phraya river, or reaching from one point to another along the same bank. They are relatively faster and cheaper, though fares depend on the distance and type of the boat.

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