Know your Chao Phraya River Boats

Know your Chao Phraya River Boats

Getting around on the Chao Phraya River is a great way of seeing a different side of Bangkok and of getting up close to Bangkok river side life. Many visitors to Bangkok are put off from heading out on the river alone as it is difficult to make sense of the transport options available on this hectic and busy river, but it is well worth the effort and many find it a very rewarding experience! If you are thinking about taking some form of waterborne transport on the Chao Phraya then…

Read More

Taking A ride On The Chao Phraya Express Boat

Taking A ride On The Chao Phraya Express Boat

The Chao Phraya Express boat service is the main public boat transportation which  runs up and down the Chao Phraya River through central Bangkok. With traffic in the city often being horrendous the open river can make a speedy alternative to taking vehicular forms of transport on Bangkok’s horrendously congested roads, also many popular tourists sites are within a short walk of Chao Phraya express piers so this transportation should be consider as a cheap and speedy alternative if you are visiting some of these sights. Taking the Chao Phraya…

Read More

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat Time Table

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat Time Table

Below is the current (August 2015) timetable for the tourist Chao Phraya Express Tourist Boat Service. Boats run from Phra Arthit Pier in the north to Asiatiue Pier in the south. Service times are from 9:00am to 6:40pm           Going Up River from Asiatique Pier to Phra Arthit Pier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Asiatique Pier – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sathorn…

Read More