Although Thailand is developing by leaps and bounds and the service prices at the same pace, the country of eternal smile is still a cheap destination, where you can travel for very little.

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For the traveler can get an idea, we will detail some prices updated as of August 2010. Keep in mind that public transport prices are fixed but the vast majority of services depending on demand and season.

Data:

1 euro = approximately 40 baht. (August 2010).

Public Transport in Bangkok:

Ship. From 11 baht to 13 baht the express.
It is a very comfortable to travel in Bangkok. Although increasingly extends beyond the asphalt and the increase in land vehicles is spectacular, much of the daily activity in the Thai capital is concentrated around the channels.

Bus. 11 baht.
It is inexpensive, but the principle is difficult to become familiar with the routes, because the information is in Thai and the only way to make sure we caught the right bus is asking the driver or conductor.

Skytrain. Between 10 and 40 baht depending on destination and how many zones are crossed.
The facilities are excellent and offers very good service and no crowds, but is more expensive than other means and this is one reason why transport is not very popular, especially among the lower classes.

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Metro. (1 area): 17 baht – (2 area): 35 baht.
Its construction is very recent and both stations and trains are new and very comfortable, but it covers only one line, so it is not always an option when traveling through the city.

Look, the air conditioning in Thailand is provided to all gas and transports as the skytrain or the underground temperature is incredibly low. It is advisable to always have something to be able to cover and avoid sudden changes in temperature between indoors and outdoors, often is responsible for colds and gastrointestinal problems that we spoil the trip.

Other widely used means to move in Bangkok are:

The famous tuk-tuk. It has 40 baht for a short ride day and 80 at night. When it rains and night time prices soar and everything depends on the negotiating skill of the passenger and driver feel like working.

The tuk-tuk is a three-wheeler used extensively by tourists, but it may be even more expensive than a taxi, if not the initial price haggling. One advantage of the tuk-tuk is that because of its small size manages to squeeze between cars and avoid traffic jams during peak hours. Be careful when offering very low prices, since the route you can include surprise visits to stores of precious stones, silk and souvenirs, where they get petrol coupons in exchange for bringing tourists.

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Metered taxis. Are very recent in Bangkok (there since 1993), but their numbers have multiplied so that it is very easy to find one at any time and in almost any busy area of the city. They are a good option for longer distances and avoid surprises in the price.