Don't go by road. (Transport in Bangkok)

Member Name: Kpnuts158

Product:	Transport in Bangkok
Date:	24/11/08 (7 review reads)
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Advantages: Skytrain. Boats. Underground.

Disadvantages: Road. Taxis. Smog.

Skytrain. Underground. Boat. That's the best three ways to travel round Bangkok . If you are going to use the road system then expect to wait, wait, wait.

Most cities as they evolve find their roads systems struggle to keep up. Bangkok isn't like this. Oh no. The road system appears to have died years ago. When I mean it is dead, I mean at times it fails to function. At all. Really if you want to get around at any speed, I recommend looking at other ways to do it. Not only that, but the local taxi drivers are interesting at best!

Saying that for fun and novelty I would recommend you give the tuk tuks a go at some stage. Be prepared to barter though, and expect to have to speak to about five drivers before you get a sensible price agreed. Always get that done at the beginning! Never complete your journey then start talking about price.

The Sky train is brilliant in my opinion, and I wish it was extend to cover more North to South, rather than just the East - West coverage it gives It is quick, never that crowded and is cheap as well. The underground system is slightly limited, but is efficient and does a good job.

My favourite option is my boat though. The river buses are cheap, come every five minutes or so, and move at relative pace. Not only that, but they give you some tremendous views of the city you would get nowhere else.

So unless you have to, don't go by road. Go by water or by rail. It's quicker and cheaper!

Summary: Look to the sky or the water or underground to get around Bangkok