Bangkok Taxis & Tuk-Tuks


Taxis

Hotel taxis have set rates and are more expensive. Street taxis known as 'Taxi Meters' charge a minimum of 35 Baht for the first 2kilometers and 5 Baht for every following kilometer.

Tuk-Tuk

These 3-wheelers are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. They are much cheaper than taxis and perhaphs the odd of transportation is the attraction.

 

Places to see in Bangkok

Palaces & Temples

The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo   Rattanakosin Island
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Wat Suthat and The Giant Swing Wat Ratchanatdaram
Wat Sa Ket and The Golden Mount Wat Benchamabophit
Vimanmek Mansion & Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall National Museum
Anantasamakhom Throne Hall Ratchadamnoen Avenue
Wat Rajbopit Erawan Shrine
Wat Indharawihan Wat Trimit
  Phra Sumen Fort

Museums & Galleries

The Royal Elephant National Museum The National Gallery
National Museum of Royal Barges Kamthieng House Museum
Jim Thompson's Thai House Museum Bangkok Dolls Museum
Museum of Imagery Technology Siriraj Museums
Bangkok Planetarium and Science Museum Suan Pakkad Palace Museum

Parks & Zoo

Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (Snake Farm) Dusit Zoo
Suan Luang Rama IX Park Lumphini Park
Siam Ocean World Aquarium Siam Park City (Suan Siam)
Dream World Amusement Park Safari World Park

Shopping & Markets

Siam Square to Chidlom Bangkoks Fashion City China Town
Shopping Street - Sukhumvit Road Phahurat Indian Market
Suan Lum Night Bazaar Chatuchak Market
Banglamphu Market Pak Khlong Talat Market
Woeng Nakhon Khasem ('Thieves Market') Thewes Flower Market

Transportation

Chao Phraya River Express Boat Sky train
Trains Metro
Buses Taxis & Tuk Tuk
Bangkok maps

 
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