Bangkok DIY...via BTS & Subway

[gigantic_tk]

Relevant useful Websites on Bangkok........


• http://www.bangkoktonight.com
• http://pub17.ezboard.com/bsawadee85516
• http://www.iconemporium.com/bangkok
• http://www.bkk-gui.de
• http://www.learningthai.com
• http://streetdirectory.com/weather
• http://bangkok2night.com/maps
• http://www.bangkokbob.net
• http://www.bts.co.th
• http://www.bkktonite.com

[Sinoview]

I shared the same sentiment as bro.Sornporn. The BTS and Subway combination doesn't help very much in time and cost saving nor convinience. it really depends on the time of the day....

On my last trip, my colleage and i took the Subway n BTS combination fm the Rachada station to Erawan @ Chitlom BTS station. At the current promotion rate n the Subway, it's a total of 35b each. Two of us total 70b. That's was around 1000. The journey was ok...except for some walking up and down the escalator...Total journey takes about half an hour.

After finishing our tasks around 1600 we decided to take a taxi back to wherewe stayed at the Grand hotel. NB...taxi fare is only 60b. Right up to our hotel door step...no walking up and down, no need to walk in the rain (it was drizzling
then), no hassle at all. It took less than 20 minutes.

To be fair b'cos of the subway, the traffic along rachada road has improve tremendously...

So should i take the taxi or the subway/bts fm Rachada to Mbk/Erawan the next time ???

Ha..ha... I think i 'll go for the soft option. The taxi....

[gigantic_tk]

Unless you can speak some of their local language, else to tell the taxi driver the location is also a problem. With a group travelling in taxi is convenient and save cost and time. For individual there isn't much cost savings and worst sometimes the driver brings you to a different location, i kenna twice lah. One is in Changmai, the other in Bangkok and that was years ago.

Btw, agreed with Bros Sinoview that Taxi is the best option.

[kiama]

Originally Posted by gigantic_tk

12 Suthisam ------------alight here if you want to go to Poseidon
(Note: the No. 7 to 12 are Sukhumvit Skytrain Line station no.)[/COLOR]

adding this: go by Exit 4, takes about 8mins walking. hway kwang mrt is much further from poseidon.

[Ah_Hia]

Travelling around BKK central like Silom,Suk,Rach and most hotels, taxi is the cheapest option during off peak hours.

If i'm not wrong there's no midnight charge too right ?
Better, safer and cleaner than tuk tuks or crazy motorcycle taxis.

I'll stick with metered taxis whenever i'm in Bangkok.
Cheers !

[Vincent]

Actually, if you are travelling in a group and if there is not 'rod-dtit'/ traffic jam. It is wiser to take cab.

During my last visit, I and faen took MRT from hway hwang to MBK, cost 70B.
On the way back during peak hour at 3.30 pm, the cab fees from MBK to Ratchada is just 80B.

Still prefer taxi if travelling during off peak and travelling in group.

[Sinoview]

Originally Posted by Vincent

Actually, if you are travelling in a group and if there is not 'rod-dtit'/ traffic jam. It is wiser to take cab.

During my last visit, I and faen took MRT from hway hwang to MBK, cost 70B.
On the way back during peak hour at 3.30 pm, the cab fees from MBK to Ratchada is just 80B.

Still prefer taxi if travelling during off peak and travelling in group.

Fully agreed with you...

Except that actually don't need a group...two person enough to justify taking cab liao.

It save the trouble to walk to the stations which can be quite far. Walking the air poluted and crowbed road, the climbing of up and down the escalator and stair especially after a tiring shopping trip or raining can be quite a hassle.

The cab will take us from point to point. Just sit and relax.....

If it is during the peak hour and bangkok has some kind of "celebration" whereby some major roads are restricted.....then Subway n BTS may be a good alternative....

[sassina2]

Originally Posted by Sinoview

Fully agreed with you...

Except that actually don't need a group...two person enough to justify taking cab liao.

It save the trouble to walk to the stations which can be quite far. Walking the air poluted and crowbed road, the climbing of up and down the escalator and stair especially after a tiring shopping trip or raining can be quite a hassle.

The cab will take us from point to point. Just sit and relax.....

If it is during the peak hour and bangkok has some kind of "celebration" whereby some major roads are restricted.....then Subway n BTS may be a good alternative....

As a visitor, my greatest "worry" (or rather hate) is allowing the taxi driver to earn commission on my bonks! I rather give the WL the money! So even if I take taxi, I will always alight at an adjoining place (must be able to name the place/location in Thai) and make sure he's departed before I move into the joint. That way, I do my best to get prices which does not have the taxi commission built in.

If alone, and traffic heavy, I opt for the subway and if traffic is light, I take a taxi too as its cheap enough. But, must be able to name the adjoining place or street name so he knows where to go.

Then again, you have a taxi driver and you say massage parlour name, his whole face lights up - guess why? Hes not fucking, but he sees the colour of money!

[gigantic_tk]

Originally Posted by kiama

adding this: go by Exit 4, takes about 8mins walking. hway kwang mrt is much further from poseidon.

Huay Kwang station is near to Nataree & Emmuxxxxx Massage parlour just 100 meter away from exit 4 - - just went there via this way last week evening. To Poseidon you need to alight one station after Huay Kwang.

Note: The fare from Sukhumvit to Huay Kwang is 20 baht, now got discount & pay only 17 Baht.

[gigantic_tk]

Here are some very useful links:

http://www.bangkok.com/
http://bangkok.sawadee.com/
http://www.bts.co.th/
http://www.bangkok-mas.com/
http://www.gobangkok.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destina...t_asia/bangkok/
http://www.bangkok-bkk.com/
http://www.into-asia.com/
http://concierge.com/destination/bangkok
http://www.ilikemassage.com
http://www.ilikemassage.com/index_price.htm
http://www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com...map/mapnew.swf

DIY means that you need to be hand-on yourself, search & surf yourself from
the above links will give you all info you need lor.

Originally Posted by Sornporn

I find the BTS and MRT system does not save much in terms of transportation in Bangkok. Generally, taking taxi is more convenient and the fares are not that expensive as compared to their train systems. But for those who wish to aventure Bangkok on their own. Their train systems could be good, very similar to Singapore's MRT. Most of their stations have easy access to shopping centres and places of attractions. Not easy to get lost.

bro, Agree with u to a certain extent but during the peak hours the traffic can be a real bitch so actually the trip to yr intended destination can go faster via BTS and MRT.
Generally the taxifares in bkk are of not much consequence as wont cost one an arm and a leg and max i think cannot exceed a 100 plus bht to get u from one end to another. just my thoughts anyway. cheers

[tirak69]

Originally Posted by ladyassassinato

bro, Agree with u to a certain extent but during the peak hours the traffic can be a real bitch so actually the trip to yr intended destination can go faster via BTS and MRT.
Generally the taxifares in bkk are of not much consequence as wont cost one an arm and a leg and max i think cannot exceed a 100 plus bht to get u from one end to another. just my thoughts anyway. cheers

short distance yes... but not if u travel to faraway places and traffic is bad. for example cab fare from hway khwang ratchada area to wat prad keaw area will cost more than 100THB. its relative to where u are and where u are going to. taxis can take up quite a bit of a regular wage earner pay if he/she takes it daily.

[gigantic_tk]

The reason why I don't take cab when I go to visit MP is to save the commision charges. When I return to Hotel I usually go back by cab liao. The commision the MP added in for cab driver commission can be as high as 200 to 300 baht.

Bo pian, die die must learn to take BTS and Metro. This time got new collection item, a BTS unlimited card and plastic/magnetic metro coin for souvenir lor.

[siamcutey]

Originally Posted by yomun

Unless you like to go to those MPs which give commission to taxi drivers. Going to MPs by taxi would not cost you extra charges.

For goodness sake people please don't die die must go to Mona Lisa or Cupidy. There're better and more value for money MPs out there. Those taxi touts only like to show you Mona Lisa catalog and brainwash you to go.

Don't take taxi how to go Victoria's Secret? Wah lan. take bicycle?

hahaha
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[mi.chi.eru]

why don't just stay at palazzo / emerald... and just WALK? ... heh heh.. that's what i always do... well normally no need to take taxi because my friend drives.. heh heh...

but if you've know where u need to go... best is just give the name of the street... not the MP....

my 2 cents.