BTS and MRT in Bangkok
The Skytrain (BTS) and Metro (MRT) cover central Bangkok well. Use Rabbit or MRT cards. They don't interchange easily — you may need both.
Tip: Avoid BTS during rush hour (8–9am, 5–7pm). It's packed beyond belief.
🚕 Getting around in Thailand
Getting around Thailand is one of the first things you figure out as a visitor or expat. Taxis, metro lines, buses and the unwritten rules locals follow shape your daily routine more than any guidebook.
In Thailand, getting around comes down to a few things: bts and mrt in bangkok, tuk-tuks are for tourists, and songthaews outside bangkok.
Tuk-tuks are for tourists
Locals use motorbike taxis (orange vests) and Grab (Southeast Asia's Uber). Tuk-tuks are fun but always negotiate the price first — they quote high for foreigners.
Songthaews outside Bangkok
Red trucks (in Chiang Mai) and other colored trucks serve as shared taxis. Wave one down, tell the driver where you're going, pay 20–40 baht. Simple and effective.