These videos are super helpful. Much appreciated. Taking my 17-year-old son and November and really want him to get a feel for the local lifestyle is a great way to do that. Thank you.
Huge thank you for your kind comments! Take your 17 year old son to this night market if he enjoy live hip music! Mine loved it! th-cam.com/video/gUQN0k4iORk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MUp7y43wHv4By67s th-cam.com/video/4G4khBIsQjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qoRvXn6AyyOQYLb0
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I just watched the video with your son and this is pretty much the exact itinerary we are doing, but we will be adding Chiang Mai as well. I love that you’re so descriptive as far as what stops to get off what kind of transportation to take for someone that’s never been these things are really. Try to navigate a new country by myself is always a little scary
Chiang Mai is nice. Much more chill! Amazing temples! My advice is to try to absorb a few places, rather than stress and do it all- hopefully you have time to enjoy! My other videos will definitely help you? Ayutthaya? Kanchanaburi? Check them out? Koh Samet?
Another great video. Caught the canal taxi on my last night here. Thanks for providing the information. I’ve subbed to your channel and will go through it upon my return to Australia.
Hope you have a safe journey back to Australia! So happy you enjoyed the water taxi! Hope to see you back in Thailand again soon. If you are in Australia perhaps you might also enjoy my Baki videos? Many Aussies love Bali - me too! Thanks again for your kind comments 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you made it finally! Which pier? Pratunam or Asok? I hope you watched this video before you planned your Bangkok adventures? 😂. th-cam.com/video/rLQkGQeNDfw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=F-4XnfGe7zqvPsV4
Biggest cheers and THANKS to this channel. Hardest part about watching this video is that i WISHED i experienced this when i was in BKK to experience it. i am watching the 15 things to do video to learn more.
I live for kind comments like yours! Thank you so much! This video will also give you more water taxi ideas and adventures- Joe th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeokVoMTa2dulN0H
Thanks Jack! Appreciate your comments! I have 2nd leg of water taxi coming out next week! Glad to see you enjoyed Luang Prabang! I was there 4 years ago and lived it!
Great video! Great sound quaintly! I felt like I was riding in the boat with you lol Loving to Samui in 20 days 8hrs and 32mins. CANNOT wait to be there…def gonna hit that water taxi!
Thanks so much for your kind comment! You made my day! Hope you check out my other water taxi video? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3kNlgwB5hV3a02XG
And you will enjoy them- I made two different water taxi videos- be sure to watch the other one th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VBFzs9X7NP5uqtKq
I found this link and it says 5:00am until 9:00pm- but in Thailand things can change 😂. Thanks for your kind comments 🙏🙏🙏touristbangkok.com/city-transport/canal-boat-bangkok/
Loved this, thks for sharing 🙏 Our first visit to Bangkok this winter. Will stop at ruam sab market to fuel up then take my 3 kids on water taxi at asoke to see a diff view of Bangkok 👌
Thanks again for your kind comments🙏🙏🙏. If you enjoyed the water taxi video- then you will definitely like part 2 of water taxi: Check it out: th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_n1fJ6zlLcj-DqCz
A couple things worth mentioning. Probably best on a weekday, maybe late morning ish, when it's not crowded ( I don't know for certain, just a guess, as it can be very crowded on weekends). Also, that's a pretty long walk from Asoke BTS to the pier, good if you need the exercise, but just beware. Also, those boats are very loud if you're near the engine! Still, 12 Baht to go from Asoke to Pratunam, that's crazy cheap.
Thanks for the info! I think for most people we are taking the boat for the “Bangkok experience”. Did you see my other water taxi video? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ek3SBIBc_6ZsrbI4
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I'll check out the other video. I'm still plenty amused by the everyday things, and the weather lately has been so nice, I will dread going back to the UK :-o
Just came across your video. Thank you very much. A quick question: to head back to Asoke, does one catch the boat on the same side of the canal or the other side of the canal? Liked and Subscribed!
At Pratunam there are different sides for different directions- but some piers all board and disembark same side. If you are unsure; ask anyone and they will get you in right direction. Thanks for subscribing 👌🙏 - Joe
Thank you for your video. I attempted this today. Unfortunately, I still got lost. so I am rewatching the video again now. You were right not too many people know about it even the Thai people. No one had a clue what I was talking about. I said the canal water taxi. The real water transportation. Anyway, it was getting late and I was talking with a Thai man and he said it would be too late to go as it would stop running and not come back. Do you happen to know when the water taxi stops running? I thought I would attempt it again tomorrow. I think my problem was instead of continuing walking straight because I passed the famous Soi cowboy etc,,, after a while I asked a girl and she told me to take a left. After watching the video I saw it was too soon as I never did cross a bridge or see the canal. Also around 3:58 in the video, you say this is the view of the Asok pier but didn't really make it clear if you walked right into it or if you took another left for a right, or if there is a sign to follow.? You just ended up there after the walk. I'm not sure if you will get this on time or not but either way I am going to try again. Wish me luck. Leaving Bangkok in a couple days. thanks, I really enjoyed the video. Hope I make it to the Artist's house as well.
He Debby, if you passed the Soi Cowboy you just keep walking until you pass over the canal bridge. It is not a tourist attraction and therefore little signage. Here is a Google maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/boRWcd3EJh123GodA?g_st=ic
Where can I find the water taxi dock locations. I want to see a map so I know the closest one for me to get on and see what areas it goes to know where to ask to get off. I can't find any maps of the docks and their names.
At some of the docks in my videos there are canal maps on the walls to give you references. All I can say is start from the locations I give you in my two water taxi / canal videos and try to learn from there. Most information on these will be in Thai- these are not designed for tourists
When you get on boat they will ask for payment and where you are going? You need to know where you are going? If you can not pronounce it, show conductor a picture on your phone- this will also determine the fare price. They will prompt you when arrive… have fun 🤩 👍
Thanks for the kind comment! I just asked my Thai friend to confirm and the answer is no. I have only used cash on the water taxis - and never more than 25thb - less than a dollar
@@wanderlustingwithjoe - Hi Joe - I just found this article and thought of sharing it : 👇 * Blue Flag (Tourist Boat) * Stops at various points as you please * Runs daily from 9am to 7pm * Costs around 40 baht/trip or 100 baht for an all-day pass * This service operates between Nonthaburi in the far north of Bangkok to Sathorn Central Pier from 7am to 6.25pm. The all-day pass offers unlimited trips. English speaking staff will call out every stop clearly over a microphone and ask if anyone wants to alight at that stop. If there are no passengers to get on or off the boat, it won't stop. In between stops, staff explain the sights lining the river on either side. The Tourist Blue Flag Boats do have a 100 Baht All Day pass
Thanks for the attempt 😂. But these instructions you provided are for Chao Phraya River tourist boat- not water taxis- totally different- see my new video th-cam.com/video/nlFrGMIFJnk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eiG5sCIKKw7qino3
From Asoke pier, how do you know which boat takes you to which direction? Since they go both directions.. I am nervous about this as I don't want to take the wrong boat
If you are walking across the canal bridge from terminal 21 direction- you want get on the “far” side to go to Pratunam pier direction- don’t worry? Just ask the boat workers? They are nice 👍
As fast as the metro, much cheaper, no need for air conditioning (it's cool as it should be with the wind and the canal) My favorite mode. His boats are real torpedoes, move super fast. There is not only one canal, there are also canals with electric boats, totally free but a little slow. (There is one in the Muslim district between the mosques (min burie) and another in old Bangkok between the temples. The central station of Klong sein seap is in pratunam, to the east there are two lines. One to the east goes to Bang Kapi (to The mall bangkapi for example) The other to the west goes to the historic center of Bangkok, and to Wat saket (Golden mountain) and the Temple of Thai boxing, the Rajadamnern Stadium. The price is from memory between 18 and 22b 1$ is 33bath (it is very economical compared to the metro)
the faults of the canal boat (the noise of the engine (tiring on long trips (Prathum nam => Bang kapi = 50 minutes) the smell of the canal also at certain seasons and certain places (although a major cleaning operation of the canal was done and it stinks much less today, some parts still smell a little bad all the same) Despite all this remains by far my favorite mode of transport here I even prefer it to the boat on the Chao Phraya River which I find less fast)
Thank you so much for adding your experience and expertise 🙏🙏🙏 I did another canal video - hope you check out - Joe th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xcO9aYG3xCoyBuoa
@@wanderlustingwithjoe But also Wikipedia refers to them as water buses, not taxis. And in Thai it is "เรือโดยสารคลองแสนแสบ" which translates to "Saen Saep Canal passenger boat" Hope I could help!
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I have used those ferries for 14 years & never heard anyone call them "taxis" because they are not taxis. Only a few TH-camrs call them that probably from copying each other. Obviously that can cause problems.
Fun, fast, and cheap, but you can get a painful strep throat from the sewer water spray. Consider sitting in a dry spot on the boat, wearing a face mask and sunglasses, keep your mouth closed, and use a large amount of mouthwash right after.
Last week I saw kids fishing. Last month I passed 4 boys swimming in the canal… I am not sure I would do that, but the canals are definitely becoming cleaner and Bangkok is working to improve them. The plastic splash guards prevent water from coming inside and I have not experienced any concerns recently… In fact I just finished part two of the water taxi series today… I don’t feel any more danger in a water taxi than on a Bangkok street! 😂😂😂. Enjoy!👍
Many thanks for this, have walked along the canal many times but have never been brave enough to jump on a boat. Will do it next visit.
Thanks for your kind comment John🙏. Next week I will upload 2nd canal taxi video from Pratunam to Golden Mount- Wat Saket - hope you enjoy 👍👌🙏
These videos are super helpful. Much appreciated. Taking my 17-year-old son and November and really want him to get a feel for the local lifestyle is a great way to do that. Thank you.
Huge thank you for your kind comments! Take your 17 year old son to this night market if he enjoy live hip music! Mine loved it! th-cam.com/video/gUQN0k4iORk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MUp7y43wHv4By67s
th-cam.com/video/4G4khBIsQjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qoRvXn6AyyOQYLb0
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I just watched the video with your son and this is pretty much the exact itinerary we are doing, but we will be adding Chiang Mai as well. I love that you’re so descriptive as far as what stops to get off what kind of transportation to take for someone that’s never been these things are really. Try to navigate a new country by myself is always a little scary
Chiang Mai is nice. Much more chill! Amazing temples! My advice is to try to absorb a few places, rather than stress and do it all- hopefully you have time to enjoy! My other videos will definitely help you? Ayutthaya? Kanchanaburi? Check them out? Koh Samet?
Another great video. Caught the canal taxi on my last night here. Thanks for providing the information. I’ve subbed to your channel and will go through it upon my return to Australia.
Hope you have a safe journey back to Australia! So happy you enjoyed the water taxi! Hope to see you back in Thailand again soon. If you are in Australia perhaps you might also enjoy my Baki videos? Many Aussies love Bali - me too! Thanks again for your kind comments 🙏🙏🙏
Great video. Good information 👍
Your kind comments are greatly appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Joe, i found it😊 I am at the Jim Thompson house now. Beautiful here. Thank you again. Now to get back sooner or later. 😂 quite the adventure.
Glad you made it finally! Which pier? Pratunam or Asok? I hope you watched this video before you planned your Bangkok adventures? 😂. th-cam.com/video/rLQkGQeNDfw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=F-4XnfGe7zqvPsV4
your video always good
Many many thanks
Good video 😊
So glad you enjoy! 🙏🙏🙏Next week another video from Pratunam pier to Golden Mount
Biggest cheers and THANKS to this channel. Hardest part about watching this video is that i WISHED i experienced this when i was in BKK to experience it. i am watching the 15 things to do video to learn more.
I live for kind comments like yours! Thank you so much! This video will also give you more water taxi ideas and adventures- Joe th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeokVoMTa2dulN0H
Your video is very useful. Thank you. 🙏
Glad it was helpful! 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks! exactly the route I'm looking to take for my first time using the water taxi.
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy? Let me know how it goes? Check out this video too. th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9b9ODFh6wY3iv7Gh
i went the other way round, to asoke then to chatuchak...
Awesome 👏- was is good?
Thanks for your sharing. I will definitely plan a water taxi tour on my next visit to Bangkok.
Thanks for your kind comment! You will enjoy the water taxi!! 👍. - Joe
very hrlpfull video and thanks for providing us fairy informition
You are welcome! Be sure to check out my other Water taxi video for additional itinerary! th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_KrSwjLEeUgw0U0A
This is really useful and well explained. Well done. I'll have to take the water taxi soon.
Thanks Jack! Appreciate your comments! I have 2nd leg of water taxi coming out next week! Glad to see you enjoyed Luang Prabang! I was there 4 years ago and lived it!
Wonderful video, I often heard about the Chao Phraya tourist boat, thanks for introduce me to the Saen Saep Canal and water taxi.
Glad you enjoyed it! You are welcome 🙏- thanks for your kind comments 🙏
I tried ir today thanks to your video. Ir was a great experience. Cheers
Thank you 🙏- glad you enjoyed 👍. Now try this boat and check this out, -Joe th-cam.com/video/nlFrGMIFJnk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fpOZKVjoTLB0mbxD
Thank you. Finally someone actually explained how to get to the place. #smh only took 8 videos
Thanks 🙏 for your kind comment 🙏- be sure to also check out this video too th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Z6-R74MOK5hleu5n
Thanks,it help
Your welcome 🙏
Great video! Great sound quaintly!
I felt like I was riding in the boat with you lol
Loving to Samui in 20 days 8hrs and 32mins.
CANNOT wait to be there…def gonna hit that water taxi!
Thanks so much for your kind comment! You made my day! Hope you check out my other water taxi video? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3kNlgwB5hV3a02XG
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I definitely will!
(I think I was drunk when I wrote my original comment lol)
*Quailty * Moving
😂😂😂👌👍. Enjoy! Let me know how your experience goes on water taxi! -Joe
New subscriber here . I always wanted to learn more about the Water Taxis of Bangkok. 👍👍👍 Thanks for sharing this very helpful tip . 🙏
And you will enjoy them- I made two different water taxi videos- be sure to watch the other one th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VBFzs9X7NP5uqtKq
Great video Joe, thanks for this. What are the hours these river taxis operate?
I found this link and it says 5:00am until 9:00pm- but in Thailand things can change 😂. Thanks for your kind comments 🙏🙏🙏touristbangkok.com/city-transport/canal-boat-bangkok/
@@wanderlustingwithjoe thank you, this is useful.
Enjoy and keep us posted with your experience 👍
Seems very similar to the bus system LOL, looks easy. I've taken the SkyTrain / buses / motorbikes, have yet to take the water bus or the MRT LOL
It is definitely different experience than MRT or BTS - enjoy! Check out my other water taxi video or Bangkok videos
@@wanderlustingwithjoe definitely, I've been in Bangkok now for several months and I'm planning on returning more and more
This video helps a lot. I’m going to stay near ten star hotel. This is a easy way to go different locations in Bangkok
Thanks for your kind comments! Enjoy Bangkok!
Loved this, thks for sharing 🙏
Our first visit to Bangkok this winter. Will stop at ruam sab market to fuel up then take my 3 kids on water taxi at asoke to see a diff view of Bangkok 👌
Thanks again for your kind comments🙏🙏🙏. If you enjoyed the water taxi video- then you will definitely like part 2 of water taxi: Check it out: th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_n1fJ6zlLcj-DqCz
Best video. I'm looking forward to wandering in Bangkok in October.
So glad it helped you! Did you watch this one too? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rqihSKNYtvlLYtWh
A couple things worth mentioning. Probably best on a weekday, maybe late morning ish, when it's not crowded ( I don't know for certain, just a guess, as it can be very crowded on weekends). Also, that's a pretty long walk from Asoke BTS to the pier, good if you need the exercise, but just beware. Also, those boats are very loud if you're near the engine! Still, 12 Baht to go from Asoke to Pratunam, that's crazy cheap.
Thanks for the info! I think for most people we are taking the boat for the “Bangkok experience”. Did you see my other water taxi video? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ek3SBIBc_6ZsrbI4
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I'll check out the other video. I'm still plenty amused by the everyday things, and the weather lately has been so nice, I will dread going back to the UK :-o
Thank you for the value information dude 🙏
Thanks 🙏 for your kind comments!!! - Joe
Just came across your video. Thank you very much. A quick question: to head back to Asoke, does one catch the boat on the same side of the canal or the other side of the canal? Liked and Subscribed!
At Pratunam there are different sides for different directions- but some piers all board and disembark same side. If you are unsure; ask anyone and they will get you in right direction. Thanks for subscribing 👌🙏 - Joe
This is the East to Bangkapi route of the water taxi (with many stops)? And your other video is about the West to Phanfa routes with approx. 6 stops?
I can not recall exact number of stops… but be sure to keep eye out and tell them you want stop; or they will go right by without stopping 😁
Thank you for your video. I attempted this today. Unfortunately, I still got lost. so I am rewatching the video again now. You were right not too many people know about it even the Thai people. No one had a clue what I was talking about. I said the canal water taxi. The real water transportation. Anyway, it was getting late and I was talking with a Thai man and he said it would be too late to go as it would stop running and not come back.
Do you happen to know when the water taxi stops running?
I thought I would attempt it again tomorrow. I think my problem was instead of continuing walking straight because I passed the famous Soi cowboy etc,,, after a while I asked a girl and she told me to take a left. After watching the video I saw it was too soon as I never did cross a bridge or see the canal. Also around 3:58 in the video, you say this is the view of the Asok pier but didn't really make it clear if you walked right into it or if you took another left for a right, or if there is a sign to follow.? You just ended up there after the walk. I'm not sure if you will get this on time or not but either way I am going to try again. Wish me luck. Leaving Bangkok in a couple days. thanks, I really enjoyed the video. Hope I make it to the Artist's house as well.
He Debby, if you passed the Soi Cowboy you just keep walking until you pass over the canal bridge. It is not a tourist attraction and therefore little signage. Here is a Google maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/boRWcd3EJh123GodA?g_st=ic
Maybe an easier more fun one to do is go to Pratunam pier: here is Google maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/dUvFaUyFf22iQekU9?g_st=ic
Debby, did you watch this one? Begin at Pratunam pier? th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=XjXRG6d_gNCPtXUn
@@wanderlustingwithjoe yes i did. Awesome videos.
@@wanderlustingwithjoe yes i should have never taken the left. Its ok i ended up back at the mall. Really have to watch the scooter riders here lol!
Well comto Thailand sawaddekhab 🙏
Yes, thank you 🙏
Where can I find the water taxi dock locations. I want to see a map so I know the closest one for me to get on and see what areas it goes to know where to ask to get off. I can't find any maps of the docks and their names.
At some of the docks in my videos there are canal maps on the walls to give you references. All I can say is start from the locations I give you in my two water taxi / canal videos and try to learn from there. Most information on these will be in Thai- these are not designed for tourists
Watch this video too: th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=j3s-BuFaxcPRdlYP
I will be near the bang kapi area. How do you let the conductor know what stop you getting off? If no english
When you get on boat they will ask for payment and where you are going? You need to know where you are going? If you can not pronounce it, show conductor a picture on your phone- this will also determine the fare price. They will prompt you when arrive… have fun 🤩 👍
@@wanderlustingwithjoe il try. Thanks
Hi Joe - Nice informative video. Just a quick question ; Do these water taxis accept the Day Pass issued by BTS ( Rabbit ). Thanks in advance
Thanks for the kind comment! I just asked my Thai friend to confirm and the answer is no. I have only used cash on the water taxis - and never more than 25thb - less than a dollar
@@wanderlustingwithjoe - Hi Joe - I just found this article and thought of sharing it : 👇
* Blue Flag (Tourist Boat)
* Stops at various points as you please
* Runs daily from 9am to 7pm
* Costs around 40 baht/trip or 100 baht for an all-day pass
* This service operates between Nonthaburi in the far north of Bangkok to Sathorn Central Pier from 7am to 6.25pm. The all-day pass offers unlimited trips. English speaking staff will call out every stop clearly over a microphone and ask if anyone wants to alight at that stop. If there are no passengers to get on or off the boat, it won't stop. In between stops, staff explain the sights lining the river on either side.
The Tourist Blue Flag Boats do have a 100 Baht All Day pass
Thanks for the attempt 😂. But these instructions you provided are for Chao Phraya River tourist boat- not water taxis- totally different- see my new video th-cam.com/video/nlFrGMIFJnk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eiG5sCIKKw7qino3
@@wanderlustingwithjoe Noted - thanks
From Asoke pier, how do you know which boat takes you to which direction? Since they go both directions.. I am nervous about this as I don't want to take the wrong boat
If you are walking across the canal bridge from terminal 21 direction- you want get on the “far” side to go to Pratunam pier direction- don’t worry? Just ask the boat workers? They are nice 👍
As fast as the metro, much cheaper, no need for air conditioning (it's cool as it should be with the wind and the canal) My favorite mode.
His boats are real torpedoes, move super fast.
There is not only one canal, there are also canals with electric boats, totally free but a little slow. (There is one in the Muslim district between the mosques (min burie) and another in old Bangkok between the temples.
The central station of Klong sein seap is in pratunam, to the east there are two lines. One to the east goes to Bang Kapi (to The mall bangkapi for example) The other to the west goes to the historic center of Bangkok, and to Wat saket (Golden mountain) and the Temple of Thai boxing, the Rajadamnern Stadium. The price is from memory between 18 and 22b
1$ is 33bath (it is very economical compared to the metro)
the faults of the canal boat (the noise of the engine (tiring on long trips (Prathum nam => Bang kapi = 50 minutes)
the smell of the canal also at certain seasons and certain places
(although a major cleaning operation of the canal was done and it stinks much less today, some parts still smell a little bad all the same)
Despite all this remains by far my favorite mode of transport here
I even prefer it to the boat on the Chao Phraya River which I find less fast)
Thank you so much for adding your experience and expertise 🙏🙏🙏 I did another canal video - hope you check out - Joe th-cam.com/video/Sihlbgul-Vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xcO9aYG3xCoyBuoa
Nice video, but you should not call the Khlong Saen Saep boats for water "taxis" but better "water buses".
Good point!
Here in Bangkok they are referred to as water taxis. But, clearly transport as many as a bus! 😁
@@wanderlustingwithjoe But also Wikipedia refers to them as water buses, not taxis.
And in Thai it is "เรือโดยสารคลองแสนแสบ"
which translates to "Saen Saep Canal passenger boat"
Hope I could help!
@@wanderlustingwithjoe I have used those ferries for 14 years & never heard anyone call them "taxis" because they are not taxis. Only a few TH-camrs call them that probably from copying each other. Obviously that can cause problems.
20 bhat to go from Bang Kapi to pratunam... super cheap.
Sounds about right 👍
What time does it end
I am not sure of when the boats stop. But I know they operate during daylight hours
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Would it be possible to get a link to copy the water taxi map? I am unable to find one online.
I don’t know of one either. The one in my video is picture in the dock
Fun, fast, and cheap, but you can get a painful strep throat from the sewer water spray. Consider sitting in a dry spot on the boat, wearing a face mask and sunglasses, keep your mouth closed, and use a large amount of mouthwash right after.
Last week I saw kids fishing. Last month I passed 4 boys swimming in the canal… I am not sure I would do that, but the canals are definitely becoming cleaner and Bangkok is working to improve them. The plastic splash guards prevent water from coming inside and I have not experienced any concerns recently…
In fact I just finished part two of the water taxi series today… I don’t feel any more danger in a water taxi than on a Bangkok street! 😂😂😂. Enjoy!👍