Bangkok the Capital of Thailand Part3

Bangkok Transport: Public buses are plentiful and cheap with minimum fares of 6-8 bath to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok.Air conditioned buses have minimum and maximum fares 10-20 bath respectively

Taxi-Meter has become very convenient for visitors to welcome them and go to destination.The taxi charges a minimum of 35 bath for the first 2 kilometres and approximately 5 bath per kilometer after there.

Sky-Trains are designed to high international standards.Doors open and close automatically.BTS sky-trains connect Bangkok’s leading hotels and major shopping areas such as Siam ,Silom and Ploenchit etc. The MRT System starts from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) along Rama 4 road, crosses Samyan intersection, Silom intersection and Wireless intersection, turns left to Ratchadaphisek Road at Rama 4 intersection, passing Queen Sirikit National Convention Center to Asoke-Sukhumvit intersection, Asoke-Phetchaburi intersection, Rama 9 intersection, Huai Khwang intersection, and Sutthisan intersection, then turns left to Lat Phrao road at Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection, faces to Lat Phrao intersection, Phahon Yothin road, Chatuchak Park, Mo Chit Northern Bus Terminal (Old), and turns right to Kamphaeng Phet road, passing The Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF) market, and finally ends at Bang Sue Railway Station.

Tuk-Tuk are three-wheeled automobiles best used for covering short distances.The Tuk-Tuks are considered as a faster mode transport.Minimum fares for journeys are of up to approximately 25-40 bath.

Ferry Services are traveling by ferry. A fun way to cross the Chao Phraya river operates a regular boat service up and down Chao Phraya river.

Chao Phraya express boat operates a regular boat service up and down river.Fares are very cheap.The new Chao phraya Tourist boat uses more comfortable boats serving just those piers of interest to the tourists.

Bangkok Travel Guide: When visiting Bangkok, keep in your mind that the National language is Thai atone language with its own alphabet. You may find many Thais who speak enough English for you to communicate with.

When visiting the grand Palace and most Buddhist temples, one must be dressed respectfully:No shorts, no open shoulder shirts and sandals are permitted.

The most Bangkok Citizens are quite formal, especially in regard to the manner of dress. One must be dressed appropriately to get into most indoor venues.

Thais are almost always Buddhist, reflecting the strong cultural influence from Buddhism. Bangkok is full of small reminders of strong influence of Thai Buddhism across all societal level.