Bangkok has a lot of Canals connecting the City together. Therefore, River Taxi in Bangkok makes Transportation easier in between the City through these canals avoiding the Traffic Jams and rush hours in the Streets. Some Times this way of transportation is better than BTS Skytrain or Taxis. Bangkok River Taxis have Many types. You can differentiate them by their Flags Colors. There are 5 Types of River Taxis Available in Bangkok as per below:
Boats Without Flags
This Type of Boats is considered as Serving Local Citizens. The Ticket Costs around 10 Thai Baht. It Stops at all the Piers from Pier S1 to Pier N30 and there is a Boat Departing every 20 minutes. This Boat Type is Not very Convenient for tourists as it stops in Stations that don’t have attractions and make you lose your Time if Your day Schedule is tight. These Boats Operate from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Blue Flag River Taxi
The Blue Flag river taxi is best type for tourists. it Cists 40 Thai Baht for every Trip. There is also an option to purchase a One day Pass for this Type of Boats that Gives you access to unlimited number of Trips. It Operates from 9:00 AM till 7:00 PM. It Stops at the Piers upon request, The Staff will Say the Name of the station in the microphone and if there is a passenger wants to Stop it stops.
Orange Flag River Taxi
This type of Boats Operate Daily from 6:00 AM till 7: PM and it only stops at the main Piers. The Ticket Price for one trip by Using this Boat Costs around 15 Thai Baht.
Yellow Flag River Taxi Bangkok
This Boat just operates during the Rush Hours which is from 6:00 AM till 7:00 AM and from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM. The Ticket Price for a Trip at this type of Boats Costs around 30 Thai Baht. it Stops at Only 10 Piers. It Operates from Monday till Friday.
Green Flag River Taxi Bangkok
This Boat Operates From Monday till Friday and Ticket costs around 30 Thai Baht. This Type of Boats Stops only 13 Piers. It Operates from 6:00 AM till 8:00 AM and From 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM.
