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Chao Phraya Express Boat
Chao Phraya Express Boat
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forjanen
Nairobi, Kenya11 contributions
Dec 2019
Was convenient and enjoyable. Way better means to see the city. Has several stops and informative PA regarding all stops. It has an option for an all day pass for hop on hop off. Makes sense compared to City hop on hop off buses
Written January 8, 2020
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theharrogatelady
Harrogate, UK1,624 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A great way to see the river in Bangkok. It’s so cheap and will give you an efficient way to visit the temples and the Grand Palace. The ticket costs 20 baht a very cheap ticket but prepared for brusk service and lots of shouting at the crowd by the staff.
Written February 27, 2020
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Robert W
Port Saint Lucie, FL14 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I love to ride the express boat. It’s a convenient way to get to locations along the river. It’s fun and very inexpensive.
It’s not a tourist boat, it’s a water taxi so there is no food sold or guides describing things.
The cost literally less than one US Dollar and you can ride the whole way up the river and see the sights, people coming and going to work etc. it stops at IconSiam, across from Wat Arun, Wat Po etc so it’s very convenient
One word of caution is that it’s not good for those with mobility disabilities. They dock and go very quickly and there is no boarding ramp, you step straight from dock to boat. It’s easy if you’re mobile I think those with mobility issues would be better to find something else.
It’s not a tourist boat, it’s a water taxi so there is no food sold or guides describing things.
The cost literally less than one US Dollar and you can ride the whole way up the river and see the sights, people coming and going to work etc. it stops at IconSiam, across from Wat Arun, Wat Po etc so it’s very convenient
One word of caution is that it’s not good for those with mobility disabilities. They dock and go very quickly and there is no boarding ramp, you step straight from dock to boat. It’s easy if you’re mobile I think those with mobility issues would be better to find something else.
Written July 30, 2023
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Maya Guzdar
Oakland, CA18 contributions
Jul 2021
Apparently this is "the local way" to get around Bangkok. While it was quite cheap (~15 baht) for a ticket, I think most tourists have gotten wind of this opportunity by now. Regardless, this is an awesome way to both see from a distance the many sights of Bangkok, and disembark to see certain temples and sites up close. Only complaint was a slightly convoluted boarding process / garbled sound system that led to some mild confusion.
Written June 21, 2022
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CynthiaHoeft
Puyallup, WA228 contributions
Feb 2022
this was such a blessing on a hot day to get around Bangkok at an extremely cheap price, seeing many views, and staying cool on the water. I would for sure recommend this as a means of transportation. It was only 15 bhat to ride and you can buy tickets on the boat when you get on.
Written April 20, 2022
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Joline A
Lafayette, IN282 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The ride is cheap and you can see many of the temples along the river. The orange flag boat does not announce stops, so make sure to get a map at your hotel and take a picture of the board at the pier so you know when and where to get on/off. It’s super easy to figure out. Each boat has a colored flag, so you know which one to get on. Not every boat goes to every pier, so I just asked my hotel concierge which one to take. We stayed at the Royal Orchid on the river, so the pier was conveniently close by. You pay on the boat for some of the piers, and others you pay before you get on. Warning, the boat does not come to a full/complete stop unless there are a ton of people getting on. It comes and goes quickly, so be ready to get down the ramp and literally hop on. Don’t worry, it’s not as frightening as it sounds but it’s an experience.
Written July 3, 2022
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Thaimusic
New Zealand1,560 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A great service to get quickly down the river (or up). We get the orange flag boat usually from Pier 13 and usually head upwards to several destinations on our stays in Bangkok. The boat comes approx every 20mins. For some reason we thought we could pay on the boat.... I am sure we used to? We just missed it arriving today and waited for the next one, when we went to board we were told we had to buy the ticket first. The big guy yelled at us and told us to buy the ticket so we quickly did and missed the boat. Their sign of their finish time is outdated also. I found the staff at the pier 13 quite agressive.
Written July 3, 2023
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Dianna C
Melbourne, Australia1,218 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We love local transport and this ferry did not disappoint. Cheap and fast way to travel quite a long distance and see some sights along the way. We stayed near Khaosan Road and went all the way to Central Pier. Bought tickets from staff at the pier.
Written August 4, 2022
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Madame Dahlia
3 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
I had a great time on this boat ride. It was affordable and very enjoyable. There are many foreigners and locals going from place to place. Some of the destinations include Wat Pho, the flower market, the grand palace and more. There are many different sights and buildings to see along the way such as tall modern buildings, interesting boats, temples, a beautiful bridge, and houses.
This is a really good thing to do as a family and with children although maybe not for seasick and motion sick prone people as it can get quite bumpy.
Overall a fun experience and an alternative way to get around Bangkok.
This is a really good thing to do as a family and with children although maybe not for seasick and motion sick prone people as it can get quite bumpy.
Overall a fun experience and an alternative way to get around Bangkok.
Written February 26, 2020
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Sumith D
Ernakulam, India736 contributions
May 2019
This is one of Bangkok's hidden must do experiences. Helps you get from Point A to B in the quickest of time. If you are a tourist do it in the early evening when the buildings light up. It can also get very busy with locals. But the scenes and experiences are wonderful. Can get a bit rough at times but the crew can manage well.
Written March 3, 2020
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Putri Ayu W
Indonesia
Hello, i want to ask about the orange boat route. Does Tha Tien Pier (N8) still not operated (under renovation)? I want to go to Wat Arun from Wat Pho. But the information from the official website said that pier is temporarily closed. Appreciate for any info or advice. Thank you :)
chas58
Nyack, NY426 contributions
I need to travel from my hotel near Phra Sumen Fort to Saphan Taksin to meet a tour that starts at 17:30 on a Saturday night. How much time should I allow if I plan to take the Chao Phraya Express boat?
ilor69
Nerviano, Italy288 contributions
dalla fermata di Saphan Taksin che biglietto devo fare per andare al Palazzo Reale ? e quali imbarcazione bisogna prendere ? i biglietti si fanno andata e ritorno ? si prendono sempre le stesse barche ?grazie
Delfino Gitano
Baeza, Spain56 contributions
Semplicemente, sali sul battello con bandiera arancione, paga alla bigliettaia quando la vedrai passare e scendi, mi pare, al Tha Chang. Comunque lo vedrai arrivando e la maggior parte dei turisti scenderanno lì. La fermata prima è il Wat Arun e, dalla riva opposta, il Wat Po.
13karmas
1 contribution
Why does the Boat services dont go till the end of Chao phraya river like near samut prakan???
LBA
New York City, NY56 contributions
My trip was included in a guided volunteer group. Don't have an answer however, you can contact them via email for a direct answer. I believe if you put their name in google and search Thailand specifically a web site should come up.
13karmas
1 contribution
Why cant we use the Boat service in chao phraya river at night which is after 8pm??? Can it not be till 10pm / before midnight??
Mike B
57 contributions
My understanding is that nighttime boating on the river is restricted for safety reasons, as many of the boats travel quite fast and also many do not have any lighting. In addition, it is hard for the poorer people, in their smaller boats, to see and allow for the wake turbulence from the larger faster boats
13karmas
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Do you like the Central Pier ( Saphan taksin pier ) to be redesigned and why??? How can you change the station/ pier to be a better Transportation accessibility??? This is for my Thesis purpose, Please help me give some reviews on this. Much appreciated krup everyone :)
sandrabolinhas
Lisbon, Portugal152 contributions
I use Thai regular people boat, it´s crowded, but cheap, fast...but is not good for older people and handicap. I dont have time in Bangkok to know better river transportation. I also use a klong boat to try to get to Grand Palace...no good, it´s an adventure...s....you see Thai hidden houses from luxury shopping malls in Siam area: I get this boat near Jim Thomphson silk museum, pay 5 euros each (tourist charge)...the intention was to run from traffic, but the pier was far from Grand Palace...we have to walk a lot..in confused areas. So next time is cheaper to get a taxi and if is not rush hour is also faster
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MayerBR
Torrox, Spain376 contributions
You can buy it on the same pier. about 15bath to change about 50 cents
Michell v
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa52 contributions
I am close to Huai Khwang station,would like to do the Chao Phraya hop on,hop off boat,how much does it cost please?
doris_teo
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Hi..When is peak? morning or afternoon? If we start at 9-10am from Sathorn pier to Grand Palace using the CP express, any issues with crowd? Thanks in advance!
sekjr0521
Farmington, CT107 contributions
Take the river taxi (orange flag) and enjoy the crowd and the shuffle.
Don't bother with the Grand Palace (500THB). Go to Wat Pho instead - same location - cheaper (100THB) with the same temples and chedi. Smaller and not as tiring...
Fariza D
2 contributions
Hi!Please advise which boat better to take just to hop on n hop off and visit some sightseeing places with children (13 and 8). Better to use local public boat or tourist boat. Please also advise how much tourist boat cost return ticket. Just heard that local public boat is challenging and not reckmended for riding with children. May be i m mistaken :). Thank you very much in advance :)
Annie T
Hanoi, Vietnam107 contributions
The express boat only costs 20 bath per person, tourist boat for 2 hours costs 1500 bath per person. Obviously it has more advantages such as visiting all the famous places, floating market, .... express boat drop you at each famous place but then you have to take a new one and pay money again. I paid 20 bath from the beginning to the final destination, just sit till the end. We went to other places by bus so just want to experience the express boat. It ups to you, if you have money, can take tourist boat for your family, otherwise, express boat and bus are still a good idea 😊
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