Chao Phraya Express Boat

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The Chao Phraya Express Boat is a transportation service in Thailand that operates on the Chao Phraya River. It provides riverine express transportation between stops in the capital city of Bangkok and to Nonthaburi, the province immediately to the north. Established in 1971, the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company serves both local commuters and tourists. It also offers special tourists boats and a weekend river tour boat, as well as making boats available for charter. [1]

The 21 km route is served by 65 boats and operates 6:00 am to 7:30 pm daily. Current prices are from 10 baht to 34 baht, depending on the type of boat and the distance travelled. [2] The river boats carry an average of about 40,000 passengers per day.

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[edit] Route

The river boat service runs between the city of Nonthaburi and Rat Burana district of Bangkok. Sathon pier in Sathon district provides a connection to the BTMS Skytrain.

[edit] Lines

[edit] Piers

Railway Pier
Railway Pier
  1. Pak Kret
  2. Wat Klang Kret
  3. Ministry of Commerce
  4. Nonthaburi (Phibun Songkhram 3) - a large market of the city
  5. Phibun Songkhram 2 - Rama V Bridge and Wat Nakhon In
  6. Wat Khian
  7. Wat Tuek
  8. Wat Khema
  9. Phibun Songkhram 1
  10. Rama VII Bridge (Thon Buri Bank)
  11. Wat Soi Thong
  12. Bang Pho
  13. Kiakkai
  14. Khiao Khai Ka
  15. Department of Irrigation
  16. Phayap
  17. Wat Thep Nari
  18. Krung Thon Bridge
  19. Thewet - Flower market and Vietnamese community
  20. Rama VIII Bridge - Bank of Thailand
  21. Phra Athit - Khao San Road and Bang Lamphu clothing market
  22. Phra Pin Klao Bridge - Close to the Southern Bus Terminal
  23. Thon Buri Railway - Terminal of SRT Western line
  24. Wang Lang (Siriraj) - Siriraj Hospital and ladies market
  25. Tha Chang - Grand Palace, museums and universities quarter
  26. Tha Tian - dried seafood market and notable temples
  27. Rachini - 24 hour flower market
  28. Memorial Bridge - Little India and night market, ferry to Portuguese community
  29. Ratchawong - Chinatown
  30. Marine Department
  31. Si Phraya - Close to Portuguese and French embassies
  32. Wat Muang Khae
  33. Oriental - Old Westerner quarter
  34. Sathon (Taksin Bridge) - Interchange and terminal of BTS Silom line
  35. Wat Sawettrachat
  36. Wat Worachanyawat
  37. Wat Rat Singkhon
  38. Rat Burana (Big C) - Terminal

[edit] References

  1. ^ http: www.chaophrayaboat.co.th/about_us_e.htm
  2. ^ Chao Phraya Express Boat Co.,Ltd

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