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soi, usually charging 10B to 20B for the trip (without a helmet unless you ask). Their oth-
er purpose is as a means of beating the traffic. You tell your rider where you want to go,
negotiate a price (from 20B for a short trip up to about 150B for going across town), strap
on the helmet (they will insist for longer trips) and say a prayer to whichever god you're
into.
Túk-Túk
Best for…
Short hops within a neighbourhood.
These putt-putting three-wheeled vehicles are irresistible tourist-traps - they'll zip you to
an overpriced tailor or jeweller regardless of your stated destination. Refuse to enter any
unrequested shop, and skip the 10B sightseeing offers.
Bus
Best for…
Reaching Banglamphu, Dusit and other areas not serviced by the BTS
or MRT.
Bangkok's public buses are run by the
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
( 0 2246 0973;
www.bmta.co.th
)
. As the routes are not always clear, and with Bangkok taxis being such a
good deal, you'd really have to be pinching pennies to rely on buses as a way to get
around Bangkok. However, if you're determined, air-con bus fares range from 11B to
23B, and fares for fan-cooled buses start at 7B or 8B. Most of the bus lines run between
5am and 10pm or 11pm.
