The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat - Bangkok - TravBuddy

In the early Rattanakosin period Bangkok waterways were the main routes of transportation.Alot of the canals have now been filled in to make ways for roads but the Chao Phraya River still runs through many Thai lives.A trip along the river is a pleasent way to spend the day, as you can get to see Bangkok from a different perspective.Also you can get out of the traffic jams and feel the breeze or maybe the river water on your face.Just don't open your mouth.As you cruise along the river you can see temples,churches ,hotels,new beautiful homes,old wooden houses and maybe children swimming in the murky water.So just get on a boat and see where the river takes you.
The Chao Phraya River Tourist Boat visits 10 pier for a sightseeing tour of some historical sites of OLD Bangkok.The tour starts at Sathorn at Taksin Bridge. You can buy a 100 baht unlimited all day river pass at Sathorn,Maharaj,Phra Artit,Siam,Nana & Taksin Bridge BTS Station. The ticket does not include admissiun fee to the various places