Chao Phraya Express Boat

These boats run up and down the river and they only stop at certain piers. Make sure your boat stops at the desired destination by pointing on a bilingual map or asking the locals or fellow travellers if you are not sure. The boat costs between 6-15 Baht depending on the distance. The express boat goes upriver as far as Nonthaburi, a small town 10 kilometers north of Bangkok. Down the river the final stop is the Shangri-La Hotel. From there you can continue by other means of transport to Thanon Sathorn (Sathorn Rd.) where a number of hotels and embassies are located. Some boats are faster than the others. They can be distinguished by red or green flags at the end of the boat.