Transport — Bangkok

Bangkok's old central station from 1916 near Chinatown; suburban trains still depart from here.

Bangkok's new main railway station (formerly Bang Sue Grand): long-distance trains and the SRT Red Line.

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat specializes in transporting tourists. They run the route Sathorn ↔ Phra Arthit, with the midday service extended to Asiatique. You can board and get off at any stop along this route. A guide on board talks about Bangkok's sights. Boats run daily from 08:30 to 19:40 every 30 minutes. Tickets start at 40 baht.

Long-tail boats run along Bangkok's narrow canals and are also part of the public transport network. Fares are 16–26 baht. The most interesting route starts at Panfa Leelard Pier and follows a narrow canal through the city center past the Jim Thompson Museum to the Siam area. Tickets are sold at booths on the piers; if there are no booths you can pay directly on the boat.

Chao Phraya River Express boats run from Wat Ratchasingkhon Pier to the Nonthaburi area, so you'll be able to see the main temples, the Royal Palace and bridges. Boats operate under different flags indicating the route. Yellow ones are expresses that run every day: on weekdays 06:00–08:00, 09:10–15:20 and 17:15–19:05, and on weekends 07:30–17:45. A ticket costs 23 baht. Boats with an orange flag stop at every pier and naturally take longer. They operate only on weekdays: 06:00–08:40 and 15:40–18:10. A ticket costs 18 baht.

Bangkok's second airport (DMK), serving low-cost carriers and regional flights; a Red Line SRT station is nearby.