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Bangkok Daily Life

Navigate the City Like a Local

Transportation in Bangkok

Public Transit

🚇 BTS Skytrain

Elevated train system covering major expat areas. Fast, clean, air-conditioned. Runs 6am-midnight.

Cost:฿16-59 per trip

🚊 MRT Subway

Underground metro system connecting to business districts and residential areas. Clean and reliable.

Cost:฿16-42 per trip

🚕 Taxis & Grab

Metered taxis are cheap but may refuse passengers. Grab (ride-hailing) is more reliable with upfront pricing.

Cost:฿35 flag fall, ฿5.50-6.50/km

🛵 Motorbike Taxis

Quick way to navigate traffic and reach sois (side streets). Orange vests at street corners.

Cost:฿10-50 per trip

Transit Cards & Apps

  • Rabbit Card: Rechargeable card for BTS, some stores, and restaurants
  • Grab App: Essential for ride-hailing, food delivery, and package delivery
  • ViaBus: Track real-time bus locations (buses are cheap but complex)
  • Google Maps: Reliable for BTS/MRT routing and walking directions

SIM Cards & Internet

Mobile Providers

AIS

Best coverage, fastest speeds, most popular with expats

฿399-899/month unlimited data

True Move

Good coverage, competitive prices, home internet bundles

฿299-799/month unlimited data

DTAC

Budget option, decent coverage in Bangkok

฿249-699/month unlimited data

Home Internet

Fiber Internet

Available in most Bangkok condos

฿590-1,990/month (100-1000 Mbps)

Providers

AIS Fiber, True Fiber, 3BB, TOT - speeds are fast and reliable across Bangkok

Installation

Usually 1-3 days, may require landlord approval, router included

Essential Services

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Electricity (1BR condo)฿1,500-3,000
  • Water฿100-300
  • Internet (Fiber)฿590-1,000
  • Mobile Phone฿399-899

Useful Apps

  • Grab: Rides, food, delivery
  • LINE: Most popular messaging app
  • Google Maps: Navigation
  • Google Translate: Thai translation
  • PromptPay: Instant bank transfers
  • Foodpanda: Food delivery

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