getting around bangkok
Ferry Boats: Ferry boats are even more unusual but equally convenient that plies along the Chao Phraya River. Some would ferry
passengers to cross the river along the banks for 2 Baht per person while others run a longer route to various terminal landing
along the river, going up as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi. Fare ranges from 5 Baht to 20 Baht per person depending
on distance. Signs at the landing terminals are posted in both Thai and in English.
Rental Car: If you want to experience driving in Bangkok, there are many rental car companies in Bangkok, including international
ones such as Hertz, Budget and Avis. The road system is good and well-posted with signs written in Thai and in English. An international driving license is required.
Trains: The State Railway of Thailand runs an efficient rail service linking Bangkok (Hua Lam Phong is the central station) to the rest
of the country at very reasonable prices via express, fast and ordinary trains. Limited western and southern routes out of Bangkok
also operate from the Thonburi Station traveling to destinations as far as Kanchanaburi province in the west and Chumpon province
in the south.
On express trains, sleeper cabins are available in three classes: first class and second class (air-conditioned), and second class (nonair-conditioned but with electric fan). Advance tickets are available at all major railway stations or call the Railway Advance Booking
Office at Tel. 0-2220-4444 or web site http://www.railway.co.th
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