In Bangkok there are several kinds of bus:
Common bus
|
| Common bus |
|---|
Their color is red. it is a cheap way to travel through Bangkok but they are always full especially at rush working hours. There is no air conditioning inside, just all windows are open. Being in a common bus during a traffic jam in April, the hottest month in Thailand, is unbearable.
Micro Bus
These small air conditioning buses travel on special bus routes. Passengers can watch Micro Bus TV channel or read newspapers. The ticket is sold 30 Baht. It was too expensive for most Thai people. So in december 1998, the company was in huge debt. In 1999 Micro-bus are still running but on less lanes.
Air conditioning bus
|
| Air conditioning bus in Bangkok |
|---|
The price depends on the distance.
Common bus
|
| Green common bus in Bangkok |
|---|
In a bus, seats in the back are reserved to monks. If a woman is sitting, she should leave because a woman cannot touch a monk.
Fare
|
In 2008 due to increasing oil prices,
Bangkok Mass Transit Authority's red bus fare hit to Bt8.50 and the private
blue bus fare hit to Bt10. |
| Fare |
|---|
| Home > Tourism > Travel in Thailand > Bangkok bus |
|