 |
|
Bangkok / ข้อมูลท่องเที่ยว
จังหวัดกรุงเทพฯ
|
 |
Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the
first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the
country’s spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and
educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square
kilometres, and it is home to approximatlely ten million people or more
than 10% of the country’s population.
Over the last few decades, Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, has
changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers
to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from
other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural
attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never
colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok
offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of
Thailand’s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and
dynamic metropolis. This great city has had astounding success in
combining the ancient and modern world.
For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The
city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and
fascination, magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas,
numerous shopping centres and traditional ways of life, especially
along the "Venice of the East" timeless canals and the Chao Phraya
River of the "River of Kings" winding through the city. It is
worth taking a trip along its waters before exploring further into
different canals to take a glimpse of old Bangkok.
Useful tourist information on Bangkok can be obtained from the official
website of the Bangkok Tourism Division : www.bangkoktourist.com
BUS
Public buses are plentiful and cheap, with a minimum fare of 7 baht to
most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok. Air-conditioned buses
have minimum and maximum fares of 10 and 22 baht, respectively.
Air-conditioned micro-buses charge a flat fare of 25 baht all routes. A
Bus Route Map is available at bookshops and the TAT office. Visit
www.bmta.co.th for more information on Bangkok’s public buses.
TAXI
Taxis cruising city streets are metred. They charge a minimum of 35
baht for the first 3 kilometres, and approximately 5 baht per kilometre
thereafter. Make sure you have change, as taxi drivers often dont!
Passengers must pay tolls in the case of using an expressway.
TUK-TUKS
These three-wheeled open-air motorised taxis are popular for short
journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for
journeys of up to 3 kilometres, are approximately 30 baht.
BTS Sky Trains
BTS sky trains ply along Sukhumvit, Silom and Phahonyothin roads. The
routes connect Bangkoks leading hotels and major shopping areas such as
Siam Square, Silom, Ratchaprasong and Chatuchak Weekend Market. The
fare ranges from 10-40 baht according to the distance. For more
information, contact the Bangkok Mass Transit System at tel: 0 2617
7300 or visit www.bts.co.th
Subway (Metro)
The city’s subway system, or MRT, connects many of the top
tourist attractions with the accommodation areas, markets, and the
business district. Fares range from 14 to 36 baht. The
trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight, daily. For more information, visit
www.bangkokmetro.co.th
Boat
Taxis that are even more unusual, though equally convenient, are the
river taxis that ply the Chao Phraya River. Some are just cross river
ferries, but others serve the many landing stages on both banks and
cover a route that goes up as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.
Car Rental : herebelow are the list of Car Rental .
Avis Tel: 0 2251 1131-2 www.AVISthailand.com
Master Car Rental 222/9 Ladprao Rd., Wangthonglang, Bangkok Tel: 0 2931 8787, 0 2663 3030 www.mastercarrental.com |
 |
| More info : Tourist Authority of Thailand :>> |
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Hotels , Resort in Bangkok โรงแรม
รีสอร์ท ที่พัก แนะนำใน
กรุงเทพฯ |
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
