The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Bangkok Travelling

If you are wondering how you will travel in Bangkok during your few days stay and you are thinking should I rent a cab for the whole Day or should I take bus or should I travel in Tuk-tuk Etc. Then I have one perfect solution which will make your stay in Bangkok fun and relaxed.

It’s the Bangkok Sky Train or The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS or the Skytrain, is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok. BTS, an uplifted rapid transit system that includes of 34 stations, runs both north and east with two lines operating daily.

Where ever you are staying in Bangkok sky train will make your life easier. Most of the famous Tourist spots in Bangkok is well connected with this sky train. All the Temples, Chatuchak Market, Indira Market, China Town, Floating Market, Soy Cowboy and other shopping centers and the various important business centers.

As of you plan on doing several journeys on a particular day, one-day travel pass costing 130 baht is your best bet. Otherwise, since you are spending 9 or 10 days in Bangkok a stored value card will be a good option. It will save you the waiting time to buy tickets and possibly even more time having to queue for change.

There are few options while buying a pass. Here is some example which I found very convenient for tourists

One Day Pass

Valid for unlimited rides on date of issue or registration only.
Non-refundable
Available at all BTS Ticket Offices.

30 Day Adult Smart Pass

50 trips, 1,000 Baht (20 Baht per trip)
Trip on passes valid for 30 days
Unlimited travel distance for number of trips specified
Passes should be used within 45 days from date of issue or trips refilled, after which any remaining trips be automatically cancelled. New trips must then be added to validate a pass for further travel.
So next time you are in Bangkok don't forget to try this mode of traveling. You are going to love it.