The easiest tip is to avoid travel in rush hour. If there has been a sudden downpour, you can also expect delays. Some reading material for your journey and patience helps, if you are taking a taxi ride across town. BTS skytrain: is fast, efficient and affordable, and offers two long routes around main downtown areas in Bangkok. Services run everyday from 06:00 to midnight. MRT underground: is a new transport service that opened in 2004, operating everyday from 06:00 until midnight, with 18 stations covering main roads in Bangkok including Rama IV, Sukhumvit, Lad Prao and Pahonyothin. It connects to the BTS Skytrain at Sukhumvit Station (Asoke BTS Station), Lumpini Station (Silom BTS Station) and Chatuchak Station (Mo Chit BTS Station), with a link to Hualampong Railway Station, and is a very effective way to travel around in Bangkok. On both services, you can buy a one-day unlimited ticket for a reasonable fee. City bus: city buses are very cheap but can be confusing. But if you want to give it a try, a map of all the routes can be purchased at most bookstores and tourist spots. There are also bus lanes around Bangkok, so your journey can be much quicker than taking a taxi. An air-conditioned bus is recommended. Canal boat: canal boats are popular among the residents as they are very cheap, fast and go to many areas in Bangkok. However, getting on and off the boat can be very tricky and the piers are always very crowded. The water can also be smelly if you are not used to it. Motorcycle taxi: motorcycle taxis are a favourite travelling means among residents, but they are not recommended for tourists. Motorcycle taxis take over every road, street and tiny lane in Bangkok. The drivers wear an orange or green waistcoat with numbers and the name of their locations. A motorcycle taxi can come in handy when the traffic is jam-packed, but the ride is quite heart-stopping. The fare depends on the distance, and they are mostly handy for getting from metro and skytrain stations to your hotel or house, avoiding a long walk in the humid climate. | 
