🇹🇭 Bangkok Travel Guide

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are the fastest and most efficient ways to get around the city, especially during rush hour. They’re clean, air-conditioned, and easy to navigate, with signs in English. Great for hopping between major areas like Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, and Chatuchak.

💡 Tip: Get a Rabbit Card (for BTS) or a stored-value MRT card to skip the ticket lines.

Taking a boat along the Chao Phraya River is both scenic and practical: perfect for reaching attractions like Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Chinatown. Public ferries are cheap, fun, and avoid Bangkok’s legendary traffic.

💡 Tip: Look for the orange flag boats, they’re local and budget-friendly.

Taxis are everywhere and relatively affordable, but traffic can be intense. Always ask the driver to use the meter, if they refuse, it’s best to move on to the next one.

💡 Tip: Avoid rush hour (7–9 AM and 4–7 PM) if you’re in a hurry.

The iconic tuk-tuk is more of an experience than a practical way to get around, fun for short rides and photo ops, but not the cheapest option. Be ready to negotiate the fare before you hop in.

💡 Tip: Use tuk-tuks for short distances, and expect to pay a little more than a taxi.

Walking can be enjoyable in local neighborhoods and markets, but sidewalks are often narrow or uneven. For quick trips, motorbike taxis (found near BTS/MRT stations) are a speedy, though thrilling, option.

💡 Tip: Only use motorbike taxis if you’re comfortable with a bit of adrenaline!