Thailand
Central Thailand
+ Bangkok
Sights
* Bangkok's Canals and River
* Chinatown
* Erawan Shrine
* Jim Thompson's House
* National Museum
* Oriental Hotel
* Vimanmek Palace
* Wang Suan Phakkard
* Ayuthaya
* Ayuthaya Historical Park
* Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market
* Chanthaburi
* Dammoen Saduak Floating Market
* The Eastern Gulf Coast
* Erawan National Park
* Jeath War Museum
* Kanchanaburi
* Ko Chang
* Ko Samet
* Pattaya
Southern Thailand
+ Phuket
Northern Thailand
+ Chiang Mai
Isaan
+ Isaan
Walk/Drive
Food&Drink
In The Know
Did You Know?
( Highly Recommended )
Bangkok was built on a bend in the Maenam Chao Phraya or 'River of Kings'. It had few roads, but was criss-crossed by canals, called khlong in Thai. In Thonburi, to the west of the river, a network of canals has survived. These were - and are - active canals, now used for commerce, commuting and tourist rides on long-tail speedboats. Easily chartered at any of the numerous piers, the long-tail boats dart up narrow canals, enabling passengers to explore little-known riverside communities. Alternatively, visitors can dine in state aboard a converted rice barge as it sails past majestic Wat Arun and the Grand Palace. The regular ferry service that runs throughout the city all day is the cheapest way to explore the Chao Phraya.
Sunset Cruise
Address: Marriott Royal Garden Riverside Hotel, Thanon Charoen NakhonPhone: (02) 476 0021
Hours: Daily 5:30pm
Admission: Moderate
Riverside Company (dinner cruises)
Address: From Krungthon Bridge, Thanon RatchawithiPhone: (02) 434 0090
Hours: Daily 7:30pm
Admission: Moderate
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