Chao Phraya Riverline - Boat4U — Local services in Bang Rak Subdistrict

Whenever you are in Bangkok dont miss this delectable river ferry. For just £0.40 p you can cruise from one end of the Chao Praya river to the other and see all the Golden roofs of Wat Arun and Wat Pho, as you sit on the plastic chairs and avoid the water spray. I advice you to secure a seat at the back to avoid the water spray.

"Are those baby turtles?" I asked in my innocence when I was 22, about 35 years ago "to eat?" The vendor shook her head and looked a tad displeased. Afterwards I found out Thais release these baby turtles into the wild as a good luck/fortune gesture.

I think you pass about 5 Unesco World Heritage Sites, probably the most cost effective half day out. From Wat Ratsingkom to Nonthaburi it cost me £0.40 p. At Nonthaburi and explore the street vendors. The clothes here are 30 - 40% cheaper than in the tourist Hot Spots of Khe Shan Road....

The boating in chao phraya river is a completely amazing experience. You can easily get the tickets directly at the pier and I recommend that you book your ride from sathorn pier and also visit asiatique riverfront. It will cost you around 40 baht...

Beware Scam. A tuk tuk driver brings you here and the boss of the company comes to greet you, then he tells you that only private cruises are available with a price of 3000baht. You get way cheaper cruises, do not fall...