There are many kinds of transportation in Bangkok. Public transportation is the cheapest one (3.50 Baht minimum and 20 Baht maximum fares) ($1= 40Baht). Taxis on the streets in Bangkok,and designated " taxi-metre". It charges customers by kilometre (1 mile=1.6kilometre). Sky train is a new choice of bublic transportation.

The popular transportation in Bangkok for tourists to try is Tuk Tuk. Tuk Tuk is a three-wheeled open-aired made in Thaialnd vehicles are unique to Thailand. They have origin in samlors, the human-padalled vehicles which predominated before World War II, but the traditional of Japanese made small engines changed that sector, and it continue to live on. They continue to be found in some places Bangkok, especially in tourists area since they have unique appeal to tourists.

The fare is nigotiated. You may find that fare comes out to be close to that of a taxi. For foreigners, the main benifit of Tuk Tuk is the expereince of the open air ride. The disadvantages including exposure to the pollution, the less comfortable ride, and the heat if you stop at a traffic light for a long time. Of course, Tuk Tuk is resonable for only very short trip.

Tuk Tuk drivers are generally from very poor backgrounds and their English is poorer than that of taxi drivers. However, they will just take you where you are going and no hassle you at all