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Monday, August 25, 2008

Getting around in Bangkok

Getting from 'A' to 'B' in Bangkok is easy if you know how. In 2006 the MRT (subway) became operational, and along with the BTS (skytrain) you can access just about anywhere you want to go.

The subway is by far the best way to go, it's both clean and cheap (costing less than 1 AUD to travel 5 kilometres) and you never have to wait more than 5 minutes for the next train. A Japanese company built it, need I say anymore.
Meter taxis and motorbikes are everywhere, however, expect to get stuck in traffic or risk your life (if you travel by motorbike) when your too lazy to walk to a station.
Buses go everywhere and are very cheap, however, as they don't have aircon I'd advise you to give them a miss.

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