Local Transport in Thailand .

Buses

Two types of buses run in Thailand: Non-air-conditioned buses, and air-conditioned buses. The non-air-conditioned buses are operated by the government and are therefore cheaper and slower.

Air-conditioned buses are more comfortable and faster. These buses are run by the government as well as private companies. Also, there is another alternative if you are travelling long distance. This typical bus is called a “VIP” or “sleeper” bus. It has many features, for instance, more legroom for passengers and the VIP bus only has 30-40 seats, so it may well be quieter!

Travelling in a bus is freak for bus lovers , as these buses move in city as well as also to nearby Islands . Getting a bus is very easy in Thailand !

Tuk-tuks

Tuk-tuks, also known as three-wheelers, in other parts of the world ,are used for short distances in most Thai cities. This type of transportation is found everywhere in Bangkok and will be able to take you to most places. There are more than 35,000 tuk-tuks in Thailand and they can carry around 2-3 passengers each. You can get Tuk-Tuk anytime in night also !

Trains

The train network does not cover all of Thailand, however, it is a good way of travelling over long distances if you can. Trains are one of the most comfortable ways to travel for those who do not want to go via plane. Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station is the main centre of all train travel in Thailand.

The railway network is divided into four railway sections:

1. Eastern line: The Eastern main line goes to the Cambodian border and continues to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The other branch of the Eastern line goes along the coast passing Pattaya, but there is only one train a day.
2. Northern line: goes directly to Chiang Mai.
3. Southern line: goes to Malaysia
4. Western line: goes up to Nam Tok.

Railway Tickets in Thailand can be booked online , before you plan to visit Thailand .

Air travel

The international airport in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport, is used for both international and domestic flights. The national Thai airline is Thai Airways which is concentrated on international flights. On the other hand, Bangkok Airlines’ destinations are mostly in Southeast Asia or within Thailand itself. The low budget airline, Airasia, takes passengers to Southeast Asia and to a couple of destinations in Europe. This main airport is quite a busy one . You also get sky train from here to visit different parts of Thailand .

Skytrain in Bangkok

The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain, is easy, fast and cheap. Moreover, they run from 6.00 am until midnight and you can avoid the crazy traffic in Bangkok.  The downside is that it gets very crowded during the week, but it is much less crowded during the weekends. Furthermore, the Skytrain does not reach all of Bangkok.

Kilometres Price (Thai Baht ฿)

Note : 33 Bhats make 1 USD

0-1 km - 35฿

0-10 km - 33฿

So , travelling a Kilometer costs you around 1 USD in Thailand .