subject: Know About Bangkok Transportation System Before Going There [print this page] Bangkok, the cultural heart and the most important political and urban center of Thai kingdom, is far famed for its tourism attractions, especially the gleaming Buddha temples and notorious nightlife. There are palaces, mansions, museums and age-old temples to give travellers a dose of historical Thailand, while magnetizing sky-scrapers, lively markets and world-class restaurants & hotels reflect the modern-day wealth of city. Bangkok is fondly dubbed as the City of Pearls, and is thronged by millions of tourists annually. If youre the one planning to explore the city first-time, here is what you know about getting around Bangkok.
Bangkoks traffic is notorious, and its quite usual for someone to get caught in snarl-up traffic of the city. However, Bangkok has been attempting hard to put travellers on ease through excellent and modern transport systems. Now in Bangkok, it has become so much easy to navigate your way around. From the Skytrain (BTS) to underground (MRT) rail systems and excellent taxi network to smartly running tuk-tuks, the city boasts a range of transportation options to give visitors and the locals alike easy moving around in Bangkok.
Following are some popular transport options you can enjoy when youre in Bangkok.
Bangkok BTS: There are two BTS lines in the city: Silom Line which runs west and south, while the Shkumvit Line runs north to east. Both the lines meet at Siam Station. The first train from main stations starts from 06:30, while the last one leaves between 23:20 and 23:50.
MRT: The Mass rapid Transit is the fast, convenient and efficient transport option in Bangkok. It serves 18 main stations in the city, from Hua Lamphong in the South (near Chinatown) to Bang Sue in the north. A large number of locals use this option daily.
Taxis: The third most convenient option for getting around in Bangkok is taxis. They offer comfy, spacious and enjoyable ride in the city. For family vacationers and for the ones in group, hiring a taxi is hassle-free, convenient alternative. Taxis in the city are spacious and new, and come in red, bright orange and red colors.
Tuk-tuks: they are notorious to be extra-expensive for travellers only, but if its your first-time in Bangkok, there is no harm to give them a try. They can take you through short-cut ways and can save you a lot of time. They are economical compare to other options and easily available everywhere in the city.
If you plan a Thailand tour or Bangkok trip, its better to book a complete tour package, as Thailand packages often come with accommodation, transfers and other required facilities. They ensure you a hassle-free travel, and at the same time save a considerable amount of money. Searching online, you can find many tour agencies offer budget-friendly Thailand packages.
