The Skytrain is the elevated electric train that makes getting around Bangkok so much easier as you breeze past the traffic jams on the roads below. There are only 2 lines which means the range is limited, but on the other hand it does make it very easy to use without getting confused about a [...]
Internal Flights in Thailand
March 2, 2007 By
The easiest and most comfortable way to get between most of the tourist areas is by flying (usually via Bangkok). Fierce competition in the airline sector has been good news for tourists in Thailand. Internal flights in Thailand were previously dominated by the national carrier, Thai Airways, but in recent years a host of low-cost [...]
Arriving at Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi)
February 28, 2007 By
Limousines Almost inevitably, passengers clear immigration and enter the arrivals hall to be greeted by a barrage of smartly dressed men and women offering a taxi service. They usually carry clipboards and official looking passes, but these are privately operated limousine services. This is your most expensive option of getting to your hotel or guest-house. [...]
Bangkok Airport Update
February 17, 2007 By
November 26, 2008 – For updated news on the current closure of Bangkok airport, please check the news section of this site >> The problems with the runways at the new Suvarnabhumi airport aren’t as bad as initial reports suggest. Structural surveys of Tarmac cracks indicate that the airport will only have to undergo partial [...]
Problems for New Bangkok Airport
February 7, 2007 By
The new Bangkok International Airport at Suvarnabhumi has been plagued with problems during the four months it has been open. The problems – poor signage, baggage delays, length of walk to departure gates – were attributed to teething problems. But the recent cracks found in the runway and taxiways point to a deeper rooted problem. [...]
Songthaews
October 1, 2006 By
In many towns and cities (apart from Bangkok), the songthaew is the main form of public transport. Songthaews (literal meaning = two rows) are converted pick-up trucks with two rows of seating in the back for passengers. In some tourist areas such as Pattaya, a songthaew is sometimes referred to as a ‘baht bus’. To [...]
Tuk-tuks
September 28, 2006 By
Tuk-tuks get their name from the sound of their noisy two-stroke engines. These open-sided three-wheel vehicles operate as private taxis and normally carry a maximum of three passengers. Tuk-tuks aren’t found everywhere in Thailand, but are common in places like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. There are no set fares and the passenger is obliged to [...]
