How to Travel Around in Bangkok - Tips on Using Local Transport Options in Bangkok
Tipped to be Asia's most popular tourist hub, Bangkok is not only the capital of Thailand but the epicentre of Asian travel for most tourists. Home to some of the country's finest cultural landmarks, the city where one finds the River of Kings is also a modern metropolis of truly epic proportions. From hopping on the metro to booking budget taxis, here are some guidelines on navigating your way around the Thai capital during a holiday or business trip. Image via pixahive 1. SkyTrain Travel Commonly known as the BTS by Thais, the Bangkok SkyTrain network is one of the most efficient ways to get around the capital. The elevated trains travel across two lines, the Silom Line and the Sukhumvit Line, covering some of the major tourist hotspots in the city. The BTS Sukhumvit Line connects travellers and commuters with areas such as Mo Chit, Siam, Asok and Phaya Thai while the BTS Silom Line is more concentrated around central Bangkok and heads to the National Stadium, Talat...