Bad traffic jams, chaos, and passengers rushing in public places- are some of the very first thoughts people get when Bangkok hits their minds. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand is a beautiful city with a lot of historical, cultural, and religious attractions. it's also a popular tourist destination with a good number of hotels and resorts. If the only issue this city has is its traffic congestion, how about finding ways to get around Bangkok easily? Well, this article will explain it all.

BTS Skytrain Public transport in Bangkok | Image by ThaimaaOpas via unsplash

Bangkok Skytrain can be called the fastest and most affordable way to get around the city. As the city has terrific traffic jams during peak hours, it will be easier for you to use the Skytrain. The fact that they have Skytrain stations all across Bangkok is another plus point. Bangkok, up to now, has developed two BTS lines, namely the Sukhumvit and Silom and they all work from 6.30 and to 11.30 pm every day. Do not worry about the availability, you find one Skytrain every 3 to 6 minutes. The price of your ticket varies with the distance you choose to travel.

If the Skytrains are not okay with you, you can opt for MRT trains. Bangkok, so far, has only one route for MRTs and that contains 18 stations. If you get a sudden thought to switch the lines to a Skytrain (BTS) when you are on an MRT, you can also do so as you come across several intersection stops.

Boat rides?

In Bangkok, boats and ferries are also popular. They are great ways to avoid road traffic jams in the city. During your boat ride, you get the priceless chance to explore many attractions such as the Thai Palace, the Sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Arun. Boats also operate every day from 6.30 am to 7.30 pm.

Never say No to at least one tuk-tuk ride when in Bangkok. This is a must-try experience! The tuk-tuks you find in Bangkok are filled with colors and the tuk-tuk drivers you meet are the most talkative of all. Before getting in the tuk-tuk (before starting your ride), negotiate the price with the driver because some drivers say crazily high prices at the end of the ride.

In Bangkok, you find both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses. You can easily differentiate this with the colors of the buses. Green buses indicate cheaper rates, so you will find no A/C in them. Generally, the ones who have A/C will be white, cream, or blue colored, but their fee can be a lil higher. Even if you wish to travel a long distance (to Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, or Chiang Mai), you have buses from Bangkok and the rate will be much more affordable (when compared to the train / internal flight fee).

You also come across a good taxi network in Bangkok. There are apps that help you to book your taxi, and they make your life less complicated for sure. Motorbike taxis and rented bikes are also some other alternatives you can try out.

When you are planning your tour to Bangkok, make sure the hotel you choose supports great accessibility. If you choose a design hotel in Bangkok the likes of Jono Bangkok Asok, getting around the city will be hassle-free because all transport hubs are located within very close vicinity. Since traveling from your hotel to the MRT station or bus stop also requires some fee (if accessibility isn't that great), you will have to consider this fact at the planning stage itself for sure.