Mass Transit: One of the facts that have given Bangkok the status of one of the top cities of the world is its extremely efficient transportation system. A monorail, known as Skytrain, covers most areas of Bangkok. This was started in 1999, and since then has solved most of the transport woes of the dwellers of Bangkok. This is run by the Bangkok Transit System (BTS). These trains operate from early morning to midnight. These trains run every 5-6 minutes. In July 2004, a new Metro subway system was launched. It covers those areas not covered by BTS. It operates from early morning till midnight. It connects to the Skytrain at some Skytrain stations. The buses within Bangkok are run by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA). These buses run in the city from 0400 to 2300. The fares of these buses range from B4 to B20. Bangkok is connected by trains and buses to nearby cities.
Airports: Bangkok is one of the top cities of southeast Asia economically and is a transportation hub of southeast Asia. The main airport of Bangkok is the Bangkok International Airport, called the Don Muang Airport. This is the busiest airport of southeast Asia. It is located in the north of the city. This airport serves the city and areas around it and is a transport hub of southeast Asia. More than 85 international airlines fly to this airport.
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A new airport, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, is scheduled to open in the city in the year 2006.
Taxis: There are plenty of taxis on the roads of Bangkok, which you can hail on the streets. The starting rate for the taxis is B35 for the first two kilometers. For each subsequent kilometer, they charge B2. There are several unmetered taxis also, where you have to bargain for the fare with the taxi driver at the start of the journey. A unique type of taxis, called "tuk-tuk," run on the roads of Bangkok. These three-wheeled taxis are ideal for short journeys. They charge from B40 to B150 depending on the distance.
River Taxis: Numerous river taxis run up and down the Chao Phraya River. Fares for these river taxis range from B6 to B25. Numerous other boats run from one side of the river to another.
Online Booking of Flights: You can book flights to and from Bangkok online from the comfort of your home or hotel. Some of the airlines, which fly to Bangkok, are Aeroflot, Air India, Dragon Air, Thai Airways, Air France, British Airways, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Gulf Air, KLM, Qantas, Swiss International Airlines, and United Airlines.
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