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Hi, Next week I am off on a trip to Thailand. I am scheduled to meet up with a party in the evening in the centre of Bangkok, but me and my friend have much of the day left to our own devices. I have a few questions I hope that someone can answer. Firstly, is there some sort of 'travelcard' you can get on the rail networks? We are thinking of getting the train into town, but then need to change lines a couple of times to get to our hotel to check in. Is there any way of saving money, or do I need to buy a new ticket for each leg of the journey? If so, would it be cheaper/quicker to get a taxi? Secondly, since we won't have our travel guide to ask, we need to sort out our first day of sightseeing. Our hotel is right near to the Wat Trai Mitr temple, and within ten minutes of Chinatown. As this is my first time to Thailand, any suggestions of what to see, and the best method of transport to see it would be fantastic! We would preferably stay fairly close to the hotel for the first day so we don't get totally lost! Thanks in advance Also,
Well, i wouldn't bother about transport fares, they are very cheap, and if you are a few minutes from Chinatown, walk there , enjoy the market and good restaurants. You can also visit the Royal Palace, possibly go by riverboat from Chinatown . Another favourite is Chatuchak weekend market that sells everything you can think of, get there by 8am as it will get crowded in the 1000s of stalls and alleyways. GOOD LUCK
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Rail service does not go everywhere in the city. Depends on where your hotel is located if a Skytrain stop is within walking distance. Copy and paste City Rail Service link. Keep in mind that there is no rail service between midnight and 0600. urbanrail.net/as/bang/bangko... The price of a meter taxi is NOT per passenger. If you can cram 4 people in a taxi the price is the same as one person. So, you can share the cost of the taxi ride which may end up cheaper than using the Skytrain. Now, suppose if your hotel was in the Pratunam area, near Ratchaprorop you could get to a nearby hotel for 45 baht per person using the Airport Rail Link. But fewer cheap hotels to choose from. When you use a meter taxi in the city tell the driver to use the meter first. When he agrees then get in. If he wants to bargain the cost of the ride get another taxi. Meter is cheaper. Meter taxi for most tourists is cheaper than tuk-tuks. Always have small bills and coins when using meter taxis. Do not expect change for big bills. Airport Meter Taxi. (Public Taxi.) bangkokairportonline.com/nod... Wait until you get to Thailand to change any currency over to Thai baht for a better rate. Bank money changers available at the airport 24 hours a day. If you intend to use a debit card remember to notify your bank that you will be overseas. If not any ATM withdrawal from overseas could be thought of as being fraudulent. Bangkok Travel Guide. Bangkok Travel Guide
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I would recommend taking a taxi to your hotel. It is not overly expensive and it is refreshing to just sit back and enjoy the AC after a long flight. What time does your flight get in? I would do something "light" on the first day depending on what time you get to the hotel. I know that the times that I have gone to Bk(the last time being in March/April), I just wanted to settle in, relax and just basically get my bearings(again.) Take a walk around Chinatown. Wander around the neighborhood. You really can't get lost.....and if you can, there are taxi's all over the city...
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You may not need a driver for MBK and Chatuchak because the Skytrain can take you there. For Chatuchak do your... more
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