How To Travel Around BANGKOK | Buy Cards For BTS & MRT | Complete Guide 2023
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- How To Travel Around BANGKOK | Buy Cards For BTS & MRT | Fast Easy & Cheap #livelovethailand
How To Travel Around BANGKOK | Buy Cards For BTS & MRT | Complete Guide 2023 #livelovethailand
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As I'm Thai. I suggest you buy only BTS card and use your credit card to tap on the gate when ride MRT. (BTS still not accept credit card yet)
How do you find out how much is left on the card? Also, how much is it each journey around bangkok?
@@goukifafahow would he know how much is left on YOUR credit card? Duhhhhh
I never would use credit cards on MRT. Only because you lose track on your spendings. I have cards for BTS, MRT and ARL.
May I ask, which logo is needed to tap using credit card? On the back of my card are cirrus and nets. Front: mastercard and wave logo.
@@gohshuifaany side will do
Love the Public Transportation System BTS or MRT, very easy, fast, clean and safe. Highly recommended 😊, thank for explaining the cards, will use next time 😊, see U and stay safe 🙏🏼🇹🇭
Exactly 👍 klaus stay safe and see you 🙏
Can I get back my unused balance in rabbit or MRT Member card before leaving the country.
@@cheerup2655 Yes, go to the ticket window by a BTS or MRT station, bring your card and ask for the remainder back.
And very cold like fridge.
You can also pay your MRT fare with a Visa credit card that has the tap-to-pay microchip. Just tap on the reader at the ticket gate when you enter and tap again when you exit. The fare is computed automatically.
Hands down the best guide on Thailand transport. Coming to Bkk next week and I’m gonna use this info. Thanks a lot Arsen ❤
Welcome
Put your transportation cards inside an id card lanyard. Wear it on your neck, it will saving time when tap in/out and also less chance to lost the card. Indonesian people usually doing this
Going to Bangkok tomorrow!! Dream come true!! Thanks for the video :)
Welcome and enjoy
Your videos keep getting better and better. Thanks and keep up the good work! 👍
Tx budy much appreciated
Great video, give me confidence in using public transportation on our trip there this July. Cant wait to see Bangkok and Krabi for the first time~!!
If you are a over 60, you can get a big discount on rides on the MRT. Take your passport, for proof of age, and they will sell you a "senior card" and you can ride for a lot less. This is true for Thais as well as foreigners. Unfortunately, BTS does not give a senior discount to foreigners. BTS only gives a senior discount for senior Thai citizens.
Thank you for this info Arsen as it is very much appreciated! Will be there in about a month!
Welcome
Thank you! Your video makes me much less intimidated about BTS and MTR and will use the public transportation on my next visit in February. Maybe I'll see you and we can have lunch and some drinks!
Welcome my pleasure
Just back from Bankok. Amazing systems, so easy to get around. And cheap with the pass.
Good to hear that
Another informative vlog that I'm sure will benefit many travellers to Bangkok. Cheers Arsen
Thank you Stephen
Fantastic. Thank You so much, great info. I'm back in Bangkok in July. Can't wait 😁
Welcome
I've been to Thailand 17 times, and I still get lost on the BTS! However, last time, I used Google Maps, and what a lifesaver! It's how to use the BTS for dummy's!!
Thailand started bus service in Bangkok nearly 100 years ago, it was run by private bus operators at a reasonable price but still making a decent profit. However, about 45 years ago, a certain political party campaigned to make bus in Bangkok free and when this party came to power as a coalition govt, it nationalized bus services, buying the private operators and created Bangkok Mass Transport Authority (BMTA) to run a free bus service for a few years. When the govt could no longer afford the huge annual subsidy, it allowed the BMTA to charge a cheap ticket price for non-aircon buses and then introduced air-con buses at 2-3 times the price of non-aircon buses. The non-aircon buses have been running at a loss since then up to today while the air-con buses run at break-even. The BMTA then granted private bus operators to run non-aircon and air-con buses again about 30 years ago to reduce the BMTA's mounting debts as private operators seem to know how to run buses at a decent profit even though they charge the same ticket fares as BMTA's own buses. To this day, BMTA non-aircon red buses are still relatively cheap less than 10 baht, one of the cheapest fare in the world. Every year, the national govt allocates a supplementary budget to shore up BMTA's inefficient operation. It is apparent that the first populist policy of Thai govt does not work as is the case worldwide such as the bankrupted Venezuela and father of populist policy Argentina which seeks IMF help at least 6 times since WWII.
Great info🙏😊
Thank you for your honest and detailed information on all things Thailand!
Thanks again for explaining that kind of cards . And I'm going to use public transportation.. .🚴♂️
Welcome
You might consider mentioning that overseas visitors to Bangkok can buy their BTS cards through the Internet and pick up the card upon arrival at the airport.
How
I am catching up with ur videos Arsen 😂, let me say this… this vlog is ONE OF MY FAVOURITE (now) sooo helpful more even i went there once, but will come back soon. This video aside from tons u had is soooo informative, appreciate ur effort always man. Sawadee kah 🙏🏼😊. Be safe.
Thx Mitch much appreciated
Love your video..
Thanks for information
I like it walk to Thailand
Peace from INDONESIA 😊🇮🇩
Welcome 🙂
Thank you. This is a super helpful video!
Thanks mate, thats exactly the info i needed..
Most welcomed
Hi Arsen, thanks for uploading these helpful and useful vlogs.. you are doing an amazing job.. what is the best app for the public transport system… like trains, metro and buses? Thanks
Another great video.
Thank you Arsen for your tips.
THANKS Anthonio
Thanks...I plan to go to Thailand soon.
Welcome
still not sure how to work out if the card is worth my while as you don't say how much lower the fairs are to make up for the 180bht cost?
thanks a lot man
nice music by the way
visited bangkok two times
and your videos always help
planning for a third time visit 🎉
Have fun!
Many thanks for you!!!
Welcome 🙂
sir ,u r amazing guy. I got impressed by u, ur videos r very -2 educative , u explained all the things about bankok, pataya , phuket , not only that u also educate the people about scams ,saftey & how to save money . lastly I have a query about caution money of cards , at the last of my journey what will be of that money , is it refundable or not ?
thanks a lot
👌👌👌👌
Good information
Keep going 👍
Welcome
Can you use 1 card for two people, or each has to have one? The price used to vary depending on the distance, is it the same nowadays?
Super vidéo conseils merci 😉🙏
Welcome
Probably worth mentioning that any over 60's travellers (non-Thai nationals) cannot use the BTS Pensioner (Elder) Rabbit Card, instead they have to purchase the standard Rabbit card (orange).
Actually no privileges these days to foreigners even the one day pass or one month pass are scraped, so only regular services are available
ok thanks.
Very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Live Love ThaiLand Love live ArSen
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What is the best hotel in the Nana/Sukhumvit area that is not too expensive? What do you recommend?
Try hotel ambassador
Hey, Asren. Tks for uploading the basic public transportation service in Thailand. Travelling in Thailand now is a breeze. But how abt the BTS,hw dose it work?
Great info! Could you please share some info on how to check which station is close to which area? Is there any application that could help with this?
Noted
Is there a lift we can use for people who are in wheelchairs? Thank you for your videos, they're very helpful for our trip in September 😊
Of course, everything is equipped to fit all needs . Stay safe
Nice information
One of the things I love about your vids is the music. Do you list the artists and tracks that you use anywhere?
We use all our soundtracks from epidemic sounds ... you can enjoy online by checking them
It is the smart way to travel around.❤
You are awsome 😍
Thank you 😊
Hi, helpful video! I have a 3 year old child. How much is the BTS fare for toddlers? ❤
Hi ..Can the same rabbit card be used on MRT and BTS Both ? or there are separate cards for both lines ?
Separate
Hi.
Any tourist all included day pass or weekly pass or 3days pass like one in Singapore available? It's the easiest way to discover the city
Public transport in bangkok is too many card by own operater hahax3
Now we have new card is thai smile bus card when you use bus from thai smile bus (dark blue bus& electric bus)
Advanatage you will got maximum price per day not over 40 baht
Good & value of money
When we use public transport recomment to must have visa card most operater receive this card
Love it❤❤❤
Thank you
thanks
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Welcome 😊
I'm from Brazil, and, I am liking very much the your videos, congratulation. You did recever a like and a new member in your channel. Good morning.👋👋👋👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
I like watching your video with subtitles.
Thanks for the video!! Very informative and useful tips!! May I know what is considered rush hour in Bangkok?
Welcome to Thailand.❤❤❤Happyland😂😂😂
For those who have trouble with going up stairs is there an elevator or escalator to get to most of the stations? Just wondering for those who have a bit of mobility issues.
Yes available in all stations
@@LiveLoveThailand Thanks for letting me/us know.
Yes, on the station platform, look where there are bollards/ poles, normally in the center of platform, can easily be missed as they are set back.
@@patnyabangkok7751 Cool. Thanks for letting me know.
With the BTS or MRT Cards, I assume that you choose how much money you want to put on the Card, is that correct? Is there any expiry time limit on either of the Cards? If either has an expiry, is there a way to work out how much money to put on the card (s)? I heard or read somewhere that there's an expiry with at least one of them and any unused balance is lost.
No expiry date . ... enjoy
@@LiveLoveThailand great, thank you
very helpfull ...thank you
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video... may i know how to check the balance of the card?🙂
When you tap it on the machine it will show your balance
@@LiveLoveThailand thanks:)
Good Job .
Welcome
Thanks 🙏
Welcome
The new yellow line is a MRT sky train, now i am confused every time 🤔
Thanks ..so sad you not describe the app version like Line to use the BTS ...mayve also more handy to use and charge ? again all tips and videos helpful ..great !!
Love bts one-day pass❤😊
Good morning Arsen, would you please do a vlog about short term appartment for rent, it would be useful for some of us if we wanna stay 1 or 2 weeks in Bangkok. Thank you
Surely soon
What do they refund when you return both these cards ? Also you missed out to let us know if they refund remaining balance upon surrender of these cards !
Hi Arsen
Excellent information. Thanks for sharing.
What about deposit amount in the BTS and MRT cards.
Whether it will be refunded as and when we surrender?
Can I get refund if I can't use up top up money? Can I get money back for cards?
Can you use your credit card to refill the train cards? Can you tap and pay with your credit card?
No
@@jorgenmansson4269 Why? You can lose cash.
@Kevin P If that happens you get a replacement with no loss, but the cash you can't get back once you lose it.
Suppose a tourist buys a card for BTS or MRT, anyone. Stays in Bangkok for ten days. Can he return the card and get back that 180Thai bhat? Or he keeps it and reload some more money after 5 years when he visits Thailand once again?
Can why not
@@LiveLoveThailand, which one, get refund? Or use it after a long time?
@munarashid3601 both you can check the rules and regulations on their site or ask the vendor once you are buying the card
Thank you so much. I really like your videos. Some are very helpful .
Hi, I have a question, is the price per station different when using a reloadable card vs a journey pass / token?
Needs a lot more explanation on type of cards what is the benefit of buying cards on single trip opposed to top up.
Do they have a tourist card
What time are the peak hours.
Great video, but what website and map should i use when downloading?
Thank for the information
But to buy bts or mrt do the have weekly tickets and isn't enough for the passport copy in mobile
Thanks Kass 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Question
Do you need to buy a card for the BTS and token for the MRT separately or does the same card work for both because you didn't make this clear in the video,you only explain the difference for 1 journey BTS card and token for MRT
Yes seperatly
Randolph, Didn't you watch the beginning, where two separate cards were shown?
At the beginning of the show tells you 😅
how about contactless credit card visa/mastercard ? can you use it ?
Could be with Mrt the visa one
there is also a red line train that has station connected to don mueng airport(budget airlines).
There is also an airport link train from Suvarnabhumi airport to Bangkok center at 35 baht. Both Red Line and Airport Link are run by SRT whose history dates back more than 100 years at the reign of King Rama V.
heard about that can use MRT ...only scan my credit card at the gate? and so can enter the MRT????
You can for mrt not for the bts but better to have the card
Hi. When do the BTS and MRT open and close?
How did you get the coin? 😅 magically you had it to exit but i never saw where you got it.
Hi, is bts card and mrt card can only buy from selected station or both cards are available in every station?
Which is the best app for MRT and BTS?
Can a family use a single card or we have to buy one for each member?
Each member should have a crad if you are together using the service, but you can give your card to anyone if you are not using
@Live Love Thailand thnx.... so if we r four.. is it still better to go for public transport or hire a taxi ?
Are there elevators instead of stairs on either service?
Doesn't the MRT and BTS take credit cards with chip cards?
I think not
MRT does, BTS doesn’t.
@@Thaitanium1981 MINE Smart electric boat does as well. In fact, it does not accept cash at all. It's 20 baht at all distance, one price for all. If you want to visit Wat Arun, Grand Palace, this is the cheapest rate right now.
Lars, Question, how much Baht does it save money on each trip when you use the loadable card, instead of buying a ticket or a token ?
is the trip then cheaper when you use a loadable card ?
And if you buy a loadable card, does that card expire ?
What is the ranges of amount to go one station to another?
I mean what is the average range?
25 to 35 baht
@@LiveLoveThailand thank you!
Welcome
are there elevators (for disabled and those with baby stroller) going to the sky train/train stations?
Rabbit card cannot use in MRT?
No
There have been talks for a few years now to combine BTS/MRT to use only one card, but apparently it has to come into service unlike road expressway which combines 2 cards within one year of operation, ie, whatever card you have you can use either Bangkok Expressway or Highway Expressway to go to Pattaya. They still have 2 cards but accept each other card.
Hi ,what is the expiry of the both cards ?thanks
@@stephenchan8471 None, the same with Expressway card, no expiry date.
the card can use for both MRT and BTS? Also where to top up?
Different cards from the train station
Hey is there any transportation issue on 19th april in Bangkok? Please reply its urgent. I was planing to return from pattaya to bangkok on 19th but somebody said there's strike due to a festival on 19th april
Any hotel suggestion with good breakfast?
thanx dear ... but why they check passport for the card ??????
Hi I used this card for many years but I save no money! if I deposit 500 baht then I have 500 baht on the card?? where do I save? except time thanks for your Video
Is there a stored value card for the MRT?
Hi! Many thanks for the video. Very useful. Just one question, is it possible to buy the BTS cards in the airport upon arrival? Thanks😊
No from Bangkok
Thanks
Any expiry date for both cards?
For both rabbit and MRT card is it refundable?
For the BTS stations do they not have lift services ? Or we walk stairs always ?
Do they take care of people with disability?
Yes they do
Can use one card for more than person at the same time?
Nope
Hi wanted to know, if there are cards which will allow you to travel unlimited times in a day or maybe for a couple of days
Not available now