Chao Phraya Express Boat

Note: 
There is the Tourist Boat and commuter Boat. Depending on where you are travelling and based on the prices at the bottom of this page you may not need to purchase the day ticket at ฿150.



Chao Phraya Express Boat

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: 9.30am - 4pm - ฿150 Valid for unlimited service per day.

         
The BTS Skytrain joins hands with Bangkok's biggest public water transportation provider, the Chao Phraya Express Boat Co.,Ltd. (established 38 years ago) to introduce a new water transportation service "The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat". This service provides tourists with the opportunity to see Bangkok from a whole new perspective, within one day, tourist can easily travel on high quantity boats from pier to pier without worrying about purchasing boat tickets or getting lost. Plus, they can visit many attractive tourist spots such as the temple of Dawn, and the great Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.

Routing & Piers

         
The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat provides service to 8 piers, which in turn give access to Bangkok's most famous attractions. The journey starts from the Central pier adjacent to BTS Saphan Taksin Station s6 and proceeds up the river, stopping at 8 pier and returns back to Central Pier on the same route. You can freely get on and off at any pier to explore the beauty of sites in surrounding areas. Piers served by the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat are listed below :

1. Sathorn Pier
(connection with BTS Skytrain at Saphan Taksin Station)
2. Oriental Pier
3. Si Phraya Pier
4. Rajchawong Pier
5. Tha Tien Pier
6. Maharaj Pier
7. Wang Lang Pier
8. Phra Arthit Pier

Service Condition

• Unlimited rides on Chao Phraya Express Boat from Central Pier to Pha Arthit Pier
• This trip can be made on the stamped date only
• Passengers may take any other Chao Phraya Express Boat with the same route from 9.30 - 19.30 hrs. using One Day River Pass without paying extra charges

The Chao Phraya River plays many roles in Thai life, in fact it is regarded as the principal artery of the nation. Much of Thai history can be traced along the bands of the Chao Phraya River. As it flows, the river carries with it the history and culture of the country. The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat service takes you to 8 different piers providing access to Bangkok’s most famous attractions many of which are in the Rattanakosin Island Historic Area which was settled during the Thonburi and Rattanakosin eras. Old temples, palaces and communities along the Chao Phraya River banks tell us that the Chao Phraya River has Provided livelihood for the people and has led to the birth of a civilization.

ORANGE FLAG BOAT
Route : Nonthaburi (N30) - Wat Rajsingkorn (S3)
Operation : Everyday 06.00 - 19.00 hrs.
Fares : 15 Baht

GREEN FLAG BOAT
Route : Pakkred (N33) - Nonthaburi (N30) - Sathorn (Centre)
Operation : Monday - Friday Morning Service 06.15 - 08.10 hrs. Afternoon Service 15.30 - 18.05 hrs.
Fares : 13 / 20 / 32 Baht (Depends on distance) 

YELLOW FLAG BOAT
Route : Nonthaburi (N30) - Sathorn (Centre) - Ratburana (S4)
Operation : Monday - Friday Morning Service 06.15 - 08.30 hrs. Afternoon Service 15.30 - 20.00 hrs.
Fares : 20 / 29 Baht  (Depends on distance)

MRT - Mass Rapid Transport

The other modern piece of transportation that benefits travellers in Bangkok is the MRT.  Again, it is clean, cheap and convenient.  I use it in conjunction with the BTS.   When I travel to Chatuchak Market I no longer take the BTS to Mo Chit as it can be a long hot walk amongst hundreds of people. I take the MRT to Kamphaeng Phet and I am smack bang in my favourite part of the market with access to toilets, food and the beginning of my journey of discovery - whether revisiting favoured shops or finding new stalls.  On the other side is Hua Lamphong.  The main railway station - where other journeys begin or access to the Golden Buddha and Chinatown. In between you have Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre - do not overlook this station.  Often advertised in the Bangkok Post and on their website are the many conventions that are open to the public - from Travel to Electronics and Shoes a focus on Issan. The food hall is not back either and works by purchasing coupons.

There are many options when buying tickets.

1. Single Journey Token

•  Adult Token - Issued from both Ticket Vending Machine and Ticket Office

 •  Child / Elder Token - Only issued at Ticket Office

2. Stored Value Card - a smart card which can be stored and topped up value for multiple rides

3. Period Pass - a smart card which can be used for multiple rides in limited day period

BTS - Bangkok Mass Transit System

The BTS is a clean, cheap and convenient form of transportation in Bangkok, with recent extensions to the line you can get from Saphan Taksin (Chao Phraya River) to Mo Chit (Chatuchak Market) or from National Stadium (MBK) to Bearing via Bang Chak (Jim Thompson Factory Sales Outlet).  Both lines intersect at Siam.  They produce a handy map and their website is also very informative: http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/main.aspx

Depending on your length of stay in Bangkok - you can buy a single ticket (15 - 45 Baht), a daily ticket (120B)  a ticket that is valid for up to 45 rides or a Stored Value Pass.  Even if only travelling a couple of times on the one day the 120B ticket can still be great value for money as it means you do  not have to line up for tickets at each stop.

 Adult Smart Pass + 30 Baht issuing fee
• 15 trips 345 Baht (23 Baht per trip)
• 25 trips 550 Baht (22 Baht per trip)
• 35 trips 735 Baht (21 Baht per trip)
• 45 trips 900 Baht (20 Baht per trip)

All prices are correct at time of publication but are subject to change.