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What are the modes of water transportation in Bangkok?

In addition to ordinary traffic accidents, there will be water traffic in Bangkok. After all, Bangkok was once known as Venice of the East. The following small series will introduce you to the relevant information of water transportation in Bangkok. Get to know it first.

Water Traffic There are buses similar to Venice on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, so it can save time to take the waterway in the morning and evening rush hours. At present, there are more than 30 berths on buses in Chao phraya River. The central pier is on the light rail Saphan.

Taksin station, starting from the central pier, has the pier number N in the north and S in the south.

1 * * bus has five routes, which are distinguished by hanging green flag, yellow flag, orange flag, blue flag and no flag at the bow and stern. If you don't hang up, it's a slow boat, stopping at every stop. The blue line runs through the tourist special line, covering the docks of dozens of major scenic spots, and the other colors are normal bus clippers, which selectively dock at some docks.

Buses usually run every 10-20 minutes, and the operation time is 6:00- 19:00. Only the orange line boat runs on weekends.

Captain Long Tail's stern boat is a water taxi in Bangkok. It is a traditional means of water transportation in Thailand. You can go to the drinking dock that is not covered by the bus. The long-tailed boat can take 10 people, which is more suitable for group travel. The price will be more expensive then. Sometimes you can worship Taizu for an hour and visit several big docks, such as Tha.

PhraAthit, ThaChang, ThaTien, etc. There are also hotels and travel agencies, all of which have charter service counters, and some small docks have individual passengers to fight for boats, which are slightly cheaper.

Bicycles Although bicycles are not water vehicles, Bangkok is also suitable for cycling. When renting a car, you should fill in a registration form. The staff will take a photo of your passport and take a photo of you and the rented bike without paying a deposit. Bicycles are not locked, and the opening hours are: 10:00- 17:30, and some rental points are closed at noon.