Royal Barges Museum

Royal Barges Museum. Khlong Bangkok Noi, near Thonburi side, not far from Phra Pin Klao Bridge Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Admission Bt30 adults, children free (Photography charge Bt100 for ordinary camera, Bt200 for video) Uniquely Thai, it houses old royal barges hand-carved from huge pieces of teak with prows carved into mythical creatures, gilded in gold and intricately decorated with tiny shimmering pieces of glass. Used for ceremonial and state occasions and rowed by up to 50 specially trained oarsmen, the boats leave their dry dock annually at festival times, for a procession along the Chao Phraya River.

Kamthieng house

Kamthieng house. 131 Soi Asok, Sukhumvit (about 10-min, walk from Asoke BTS station) Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues-Sat; Admission Bt100 adults, Bt50 children A former 19th century rice farmer's teak house trans-planted from the banks of Chiang Mai's Ping River to Bangkok in 1964. Inside is a collection of agricultural and domestic items, including woven fish baskets and terra - cotta pots, which show the everyday lives of ordinary people in the past.

Vimamnek Mansion Museum

Vimamnek Mansion Museum. Inside Dusit Palace compound, Patchawithi Road Open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Admission Bt50 (proper attire required) The world's largest golden teak building. The three-story royal mansion contains 81 rooms, halls and ante - chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia.

National Museum

National Museum. Na Phruthat Road, Phra Nakhon, near the Grand Palace Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Wed-Sun); Admission: Bt40 An 18Th-century palace housing a larget collection of Thai artifacts, including some interesting collections of Chinese weapons, ceramics, clothing and textiles, wood-carvings, etc.

Metro Bangkok

Skytrain and Bangkok Metro. Skytrains have two railway lines: one from the northern bus terminal at Morchit to Sukhumvit Soi 77 (Soi Onnut). The other runs from the National Stadium (Pathumwan Intersection) to Taksin Bridge at the end of Sathorn Road. At the Siam Center station, passengers can switch between lines, Fare is between Bt10 - Bt40.
Linking several hotels, shopping centers and business districts, the newly opened Bangkok Metro runs from the Hua Lamphong train station in the south to the Chatuchak market and Bang Sue in the north.
Motorcycle Taxi. A new form of transport provides a faster, albeit riskier answer for commuting during peak traffic hours. They can be found at almost every corner and can go anywhere in Bangkok, but fares must be negotiated.
Tuk-Tuk. A taxi-style mode of transport that's unique to Thailand. The three-wheeled, open-air tuk-tuk can take you almost anywhere in Bangkok. Rate is usually negotiated, from Bt20 for a very short distance to about Bt100 for a farther destination.
Taxi. Regular taxicabs abound if you want a more flexible and comfortable way of getting around. The flagdown rate is Bt35, plus Bt2 per kilometer traveled. Always demand the use of a meter to avoid being shortchanged.
Buses. The bus network within the metropolis is very efficient and econo-mical. It is a wonderful way to tour the city cheaply. Numbered buses ply specific routes. Free city maps available at BTS stations can help you get to places on a bus. Fare for regular buses is between Bt5 and Bt6, and Bt10 to Bt20 for air-conditioned buses, while microbuses gave a flat rate up to Bt20.
Airport buses to several des-tinations in the city is Bt100.
River Boats. River boats travel on established routes along the Chao Phraya River to nearby provinces, or through the intricate canal system in the city. Fare depends on distance. There are piers near major commercial districts such as Sukhumvit and the World Trade Center. Long-tailed boats could be hired for special river tours.

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