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  • Ed D
    Swansea, UK549 contributions
    Love to travel on the khlongs when in Bangkok - a real experience to travel like local away from the more touristy parts. Great access to the Golden Mount. An experience to be recommended.
    Written February 8, 2020
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  • GaryandLesleyTravel
    Auckland Central, New Zealand5,173 contributions
    This hop on hop off boat service is a great way to move up and down the river. The service runs from 9am to 8.30pm and an all day pass is 150THB. Drop off points include the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and the upmarket shopping precinct Iconsiam.
    See the river working and the riverside living of the people. The boats run every 30 minutes.
    Written June 7, 2023
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  • 2itchyfeets
    New Delhi, India89 contributions
    We wandered through the canals of Bangkok on a water limousine by Supatra Boat
    This 2 hour journey through the canals of Chao Pharaya river is an incredible experience. It started through the river and then we entered the canals. People of Bangkok still stay in the houses located through the canals. The crew and guide of Supatra Boat is super helpful, always smiling and are always ready at your service. Throughout the tour, they will provide you plenty of cold water and cold towels to beat the heat of Bangkok. We made three stops along the route. One at an old temple, 2nd at a local market and 3rd at a beautiful green cafe.
    We spotted many Monitor Lizards as long as 1.5 m throughout our journey and it was a delight for us and the family to saw such giant creatures.
    We think this trip through the oldest parts of Bangkok, is a must do, to know the heritage and history of the place better. We loved the way Supatra Boat service organised this tour.
    Written September 27, 2022
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  • gordonj258
    Blackpool, UK6,502 contributions
    There is not a great deal to look at. There is a Wat with some animals, all very nice. There are a couple of ferries busily chugging backwards and forwards to the other side and there is the general river scene which is ever changing and quite interesting. There are some food shops and street food but nothing much else.
    Written March 9, 2019
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  • zuni P
    Lagunitas, CA741 contributions
    Just a fun way to see how people live on the water . I was staying up in Nana area so it really was great to get to central area and river
    Cheap and local - I use public transport in Bangkok most of the timec
    Written February 26, 2023
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  • JSolitude
    Ostend, Belgium1,121 contributions
    The main attraction point at this pier for foodies is 'Wang Lang Market'. It's one of the favorite markets of Thai food expert Mark Wiens. The area also offers special interest for the fans of writer 'Lawrence Osborne' who resided here for several years while writing the classic 'Bangkok Days'. Wander around further towards Wat Rakang and you'll find a neighborhood with a unique charm and less high octane fueled than the neighborhoods at the opposite side of the river. Ideal for some strolling around.
    Written May 6, 2019
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  • 810astm
    Ipswich, UK81 contributions
    Got off where the Grand Palace is and walking towards it. We were approached by an older man who was telling us Monday is a Buddha day so it is closed at 12:30 and pointing on the wall which we can only recognize the numbers as all was written in Thai. It was a hot day and he took out a map saying we can pay 100 baht for a tuk tuk which will take us to the Peace Buddha and to Thai Export and somewhere else. We didn’t think of any scam and at this moment, there was a tuk tuk and we hopped on. We arrived at this temple and went in, there was a guy who spoke very good English called Andy telling us a brief history of the Buddha but diverted the conversation to the gems export place saying how good value and good investment etc. We surely were taken to the gems factory x 2 then to an Indian tailor. Saw one of the Indian staff paid some money to the tuk tuk driver, glad my partner was firm saying we are leaving and asked our tuk tuk driver to take us away. Apparently the tuk tuk driver takes commission off these places in exchange of feeding them tourists. Our plan was ruined as didn’t get to see the Grand Palace nor the reclining Buddha, hope the Thai authorities see to these kind of scams and not let them ruin our precious time while holidaying. We see people’s kindness but they used our kind acceptance, it isn’t right. Just be careful
    Written March 4, 2023
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  • Robert W
    Port Saint Lucie, FL14 contributions
    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.
    Written July 30, 2023
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  • palawanismyhome
    Palawan Island, Philippines24,087 contributions
    Thee canal was just outside our hotel so we wandered over and discovered the solar powered boats that are supposed to run from Hualamphong MRT area to Bobae Market and beyond for free. They were introduced before covid times and the service was discontinued during covid. They did not seem to be operating although we read online that they were supposed to resume operation at the beginning of May'23. But on the other hand there were about 8 moored there the previous evening so i guess we just missed one. We may have been to early as we left the hotel early that day, or perhaps the date had been pushed back again.
    Written July 30, 2023
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  • bobbie-jo Lincoln
    London, UK30 contributions
    I’m trying to find krabi Seatran station but it does not appear to be on here.

    Bus was on time & there was a mix up with the ticket.

    The lady called 12goasia & sorted it for me.

    At the top of this road in the right is a phone repair shop!!

    First one Iv seen on my travels in Thailand.

    Much needed!!!
    Written July 2, 2019
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