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to midnight). Meter taxis from Don Muang also charge a 50B airport surcharge, and trips to town start at approximately
200B.
See arrival, for much more.
Getting Around
» BTS The elevated Skytrain runs from 6am to midnight. Tickets 15B to 52B.
» MRT The metro runs from 6am to midnight. Tickets 16B to 40B.
» Taxi Outside of rush hours, Bangkok taxis are a great bargain. Flag fall 35B.
» Chao Phraya Express River boats run from 6am to 10pm, charging from 10B to 40B.
» Klorng boat Bangkok's canal boats run from 5.30am to 8.30pm. Tickets from 10B to 20B.
» Bus Cheap but slow and confusing way to get around Bangkok. Tickets 5B to 30B.
See getting around, for much more.
Sleeping
Travellers are spoilt for accommodation options in Bangkok, with the added benefit that much of what's available is ex-
cellent value.
If you're on a budget, dorm beds can be had for as little as 250B, while cheap rooms start at about 600B. There's a wide
choice of midrange hotels and an astonishing number of top-end places.
Be sure to book ahead if you're arriving during peak tourist season (from approximately November to February) and are
keen on the smaller, boutique-type hotel.
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