The Water taxis of Bangkok Thailand

While many of the klongs have since been replaced by roads, the Chao Phraya River ("the River of Kings") continues to flow unaffected, separating the original capital of Thonburi on one side of the river, from today's Bangkok. Many of the historic sights of Bangkok lie on on the banks of the Chao Phraya river which is why it's such a great way to get around.

As well as the local river taxis (Rua Duen) which stop at bot landings along the river, the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company operates an additional tourist Boat service which stops at ten major piers and provides access to attractions like the Grand Palace, Wat Po and the Royal Barge Museum. You can buy a day pass for 75 Baht with departures every 30 minutes from Sathorn Pier (see map) Incredible value with guide and drinking water included.

One of the piers at the end (Tha Sathorn) links with the Skytrain terminus, so even if your accomodation is away from the river, it's still within easy reach.

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[Devoboy12]

I like the video. I think it gives us a really good idea of what its like to take a boat tour.

[juril001]

Thank you. This wasn't really a boat tour. It is the local transport in Bangkok. Most of those on board are locals.

[gwmss15]

This is not a river taxi but the Normal Chao Phraya express boat. Which is used like a mass transport service the river taxis are the smaller long tail boats seen at sathorn pier and memorial bridge pier

[juril001]

You are correct! I thought water taxi might be more of a familiar word for those that had not been to Bangkok.

[aaronbartlett]

:D



[prema09]

SO, today I learned about chao phraya express boat. Very fascinating. I felt I was riding on one of them.