Tap-and-go for BTS Skytrain. 100 baht refundable deposit + loaded amount. Buy at any BTS station counter.
Best for: BTS travel (15-60 baht per ride).
Elevated rail through central Bangkok — Sukhumvit + Silom + Phrom Phong + Asok + Siam. 16-44 baht per ride.
Best for: Daytime cross-city travel avoiding traffic.
Underground rail connecting Chinatown + Hua Lamphong + Lumpini + Sukhumvit. 17-44 baht per ride.
Best for: Areas not covered by BTS (Chinatown, Old City periphery).
Chao Phraya river ferries
Public boats along the river. Hop-on hop-off pass (180 baht/day) or per-ride (15-30 baht).
Best for: Grand Palace + Wat Pho + Wat Arun + Asiatique without traffic.
Ride-share apps. Fixed upfront pricing. 50-200 baht typical city trip.
Best for: Door-to-door travel + late-night (after BTS closes ~midnight).
Pink/green/yellow taxis. Insist on the meter (‘meter please’ / ‘mid ner reu’). Base 35 baht + 6 baht per km.
Best for: Cheap travel if meter works. Avoid airport taxi touts (use official line).
Three-wheeled open-air. Touristy but iconic. Negotiate fare upfront — 100-300 baht per trip.
Best for: Short fun rides + photo ops. Not for serious transport.
Limited — Bangkok sidewalks are challenging + heat is intense. Walk within neighborhoods, transit between them.
Best for: Khao San area exploration, MBK area shopping.
