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Airways International, Thailand's national airline, flies to
eight destinations in the North, seven destinations in the Northeast,
and six in the South. Bangkok Airways flies from bangkok directly
to Ko Samui, Ranong, Cha - am ( Hua - Hin ) and Sukhothai. It
also flies one stop to Chiangmai and Phuket and from Samui to
U - Tapao ( Pataya ). There is also a service linking Samui
and Singapore. PB Air flies to krabi, Chumporn, Roi-Et, Khon
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The
Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) is a new choice of public
transportation in Bangkok. The speedy train eases traffic congestionin
the business areas of the capital. It consists of two major
routes: the Sukhumvit and Silom lines - with an interchange
at Central station ( Siam square )
The train runs daily from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The fares
range from 10 to 40 Baht depending on the distance of the journey.
Look for the BTS sign in the city to locate the train station.
The BTS station location and BTS routes are available in MAP
section of Thaidocomo.com.
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efficient rail system links major northern and northeastern
towns with the capitals. A southern enables visitors to travel
by train into Malaysia and Singapore. Domestic trains are comprise
first , second, and third class carriages. Slower trains may
have only third class seats.
The state Railways of Thailand organises one and two - day economy
tours to various destinations on weekends and official holidays.
Other tours included trips to Surat thani ( for Ko Samui ),
Chumphon, and Chiang mai. Railway schedules can be obtained
from Bangkok's Railway station Tel( 66-2) 223-7010, (66-2) 223-7020.
Train tickets of all classes may be purchased 90 days in advance
booking office anytime from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Hotel
taxis have fixed taraiffs. Taxis on the streets of Bangkok,
and designated "taxi-metre" cabs charge 35 Baht for
first 2 kilometres and approximately 5 Baht for every kilometre
thereafter. Be sure the driver turns on his metre when you get
in the car.
Tuk Tuks, or three-wheel taxis,are quite popular among tourists
for short journeys inside Bangkok. Fare range from minimum of
30 Baht to maximum of 150 Baht. Fare must be bargained before
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