Hop-On Hop-Off Public Bus ride in Bangkok :from Local Alley to Grand Palace(cheap and interesting)

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

The starting point is updated ( not far from here) maps.app.goo.gl/Hf53CL953MsZPBAu9?g_st=ic

[@froon]

I think that you have hit on the essence of the local life of ordinary Thai people. It's not about the cheapness, but the adventure of local life. Keep it up!🌞😎👍

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Well said!

[@jacksonj3082]

I take the local bus often and when convenient, AC or non-AC - and do feel the flavor of local life. Most amazing to me is the person who accepts bus fare - it's not easy to maneuver among the bus riders on a crowded bus while balancing as the bus is moving - hope this job never goes away. Often this person will help bus riders carrying a child and belongings & shopping goods - to get up into the bus from the street side or to disembark from the bus, climbing up and down the steps of the bus - while other bus riders will give up their seat for a person carrying a child, belongings & goods. Sometimes, the bus employee will offer to carry the child up the steps and the bus rider will handover the child without hesitation - and the child will have no problem being carried by a "stranger". The honest, trusting, and courteous nature of regular Thai people is simply amazing. Thank you Chon for this Vlog of everyday life of regular Thai people. It is worthwhile to note that bus system is improving - some bus stops have an electronic information board showing bus numbers on the way to the bus stop and ETA while newer buses are accommodating handicapped riders. Thailand IS trying to improve and it's great to see.

[@JohnMitch]

I remember in the 1980s I used to teach English and had to get around Bangkok by bus. There was no BTS in those days and the bus was the only way to get around. It was So hot and sweaty

[@lendabarrett]

Thank you ,Chon 🙏 my husband and I will be in Bangkok at the end of August for 5 days. Because of your wonderful vlogs, I know we will have a wonderful time. I will be watching all your Bangkok vlogs one more time before we arrive. 🎉👏🙏🫰

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Have fun! 🇹🇭👌

[@kevinp8108]

@lendabarrett - only 5 days in Bangkok or only 5 days in Thailand? I hope you're staying in Thailand much longer! I will be in Thailand in November for one month.

[@lendabarrett]

@kevinp8108 We are travelling to Vietnam, Cambodia, and then back to Phuket. 👏

[@michaelg6641]

Me too..never been before..this vid seems pretty informative

[@chris94toph88]

Love your videos. Just found your guys channel while browsing through Thailand videos on KZbin. Love the positive vibes. Keep it going. Can’t wait for the next videos.

[@MaurieSharp]

I have traveled on buses like that in Bangkok, love it. When in Bangkok next December, will make sure to do it again.

[@straywalker1984]

I love riding these old busses. Can't wait till my next trip back to Thailand

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Have fun!

[@karimunjawaindonesia]

Best ever video for Bangkok bus system. I took 1 time from king palace to siam. ❤❤❤❤

[@tenreyes]

Another great video F.f.T and Chon...this tour is very informative and your opinions and recommendations are helpful. Thanks as always for you effort..all your videos are well done. Hope to see your channel grow.🙏

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Our pleasure! Please recommend my channel to people in your country 🤟

[@akoh2157]

Dear Chon, Thank you 🙏 very much for your indepth, and informative guiding tour & recommendations. You are a fantastic & BEST KZbin tour guide in Bangkok !! 👍👏🙏

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

You are very welcome

[@cpanui]

Well done Chon! Thank you for taking us places mostly locals know and doing things that local do...how FUN! Very "helpful and informative"! Number #1 bus looks like a great experience for local and visitors alike. 👍

[@K_one_w_one]

I wish I had found your KZbin channel before i went to Bangkok. It's an Aladdin's cave of information. I like it especially because you're Thai. And who knows better than a local. 🙏

[@calvinwong9568]

This is the best way to explore Bangkok around and watch wonderful places and people passes by really great information by friend of Thailand

[@didierdc]

Great video on touring the city on a public bus. I've put that on my to-do list for my next visit to Bangkok. Please do more bus videos like this one if you can.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

More to come!

[@tayster55]

Awesome Video Kuhn Chon. Well done. So informative. This is what’s daunting for tourists, the how to… We’ve been to Bangkok at least 20 times, but only braved the #1 bus this July! Loved it. Went from Robinsön to Sampheng market. So easy, cheap and REAL. Loved the older 🚎buses Can’t wait for next trip

[@subhasish100]

I have been to most of these places but this neat explanation and the route guide was soo good ! Thanks

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonyo7324]

I'm a fun of local transportation system any country I go. I was looking at metro and BTS. Well, this is more enjoyable travelling around the neighborhood. I will not miss this. Thanks for the video.

[@aimkramer5646]

Nice vidoe Chon. Because of your video, I decided to visit Bangkok this coming 26th January with my family. Hope we will have fun there. Not forgetting I’ve subscribed to your videos. Very informative. Hope you can show some halal food areas for your muslim friends as well. Thanks

[@RanjithSeneviratne]

Hey Chon, I have been following your videos , Its all good insight. Why don't you do a series of "A day of your life living in Bangkok". You can make it more interesting of other people (executives, Doctor, sports personalities, actor, vendor ect) living a day and life in Thailand with their routine activities.

[@CarlosKwan18]

Thanks Chon! Perfect timing for me on this video. I'm staying at The State Tower condo for 6 months, from 8/21/23 to 2/22/24. I already located local food vendors around The State Tower. I was looking for the bus # to go to Tuang Dim Sum, Asiatique & Chinatown. Bus #1 is my bus with AC👍 Hope to see you around in Bangkok!

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Glad to hear that it’s helpful

[@piusngu9355]

Cool bro. This is really showing us the local way of bus transportation. I personally prefer the bus with air-con as Bangkok is hot.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Same here😂

[@straywalker1984]

Can also make a video on how to travel by train up to the boarders? Like Thailand Malaysia 😊

[@slynda4926]

Thank you so much for this video, really enjoyed the gd ole way of non aircon bus versus aircon bus...loved this type of video n i also prefer you doing the video alone😅

[@ccwheeler5146]

P'Chon, this was a great video! I've visited Bangkok many times but never took the bus. I'll definitely try it next time! Khob khun ka!

[@barbaratriesch2921]

Thank you for another interesting and useful video. If you could make a video, like you offered, on all types of public buses, including mini vans and Songthaew in Bangkok, that would be great. Thanks again and we really appreciate the effort and ideas you put into the videos.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Sure thing!

[@TheMushu007]

Great video Chon, love the "simple" street food you show. Keep them coming, we're taking notes Bus # 1 is on our list as well as the route passing by Rama 3.

[@pyoung4651]

Thank you for all your efforts on show casing Thailand. Where can I buy the coin holder used by the bus conductor? Thank you.

[@aggiet4545]

Great video. Very informative, very interesting. Thank you & the team for all the hard work in creating this video.

[@barry3194]

you make nice videos 😁 and you also give good tips, keep it up🙂🙏

[@ngsaybeng7687]

Thanks you, you really put in alot of efforts🙏

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

You're welcome 😊

[@RolandPer]

I love Bang Rak area!

[@Wanyann]

Chon, I like watching your video it is delightful, I feel as though I am sitting beside you thank you for your hard work. Stay safe and in good health.

[@sorekara313]

great episode, Chon! can't wait to watch more of your videos 🤘🤘

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

More to come!

[@patriciapenry9456]

I always travel on the local buses in Bangkok, it’s a great way to get around, and very cheap as well.

[@thomas74london]

sympa👍. 26:05 I sat and ate here last time, food was ok

[@SanMinPar]

Thanks so much again Khun Chon 🙏 I’m trying to hop on the BKK bus as a budget traveler 😁 Appreciate for your info ℹ️ Cheers from Yangon Myanmar 🇲🇲 coming to visit Krung Thep soon 🙏

[@imsulembajamir9451]

thanks for the information will try in my next visit

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Have fun

[@appan6643]

thank you for the video , great information

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

check out my others vdo as well, it’s all useful

[@dianejacobd6602]

You have the very best videos of Thailand.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Glad to hear that 😁🙏 please recommend this channel to friends

[@sibuk2168]

Nice Bus tour!

[@nara-henrykuijper4671]

Great again

[@eskay2012]

Your are fabulous! Thank you Khun Chon! You should be the official tourism ambassador of BKK

[@osvaldospezia5267]

Perfect stroll .. greetings from Brazil

[@wuttivaiwigit232]

So attractive city bus trip, amazing.

[@kodimolly6082]

Thank you so much for your great information.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

You are so welcome!

[@PREPFORIT]

This is a great way to get around.

[@praeliora]

This bus route will be very useful when we come in November, thank you.

[@herawatylaura]

So informatif, nice for me, will try next time...thank you

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Please do!

[@mohammadabdullah9694]

TE DOY LAS GRACIAS POR LA MAGNIFICO ❤ DEL SUS REPRESENTACION COMO SIEMPRE, ME ALEGRASTE HOY DE DIA 😘 UN CARINOSO Y SALUDO DESDE REINO UNIDO ❤ 🇬🇧 ❤

[@khalidalkaabi5506]

thank you Mr. Chung it's was a great tour to lead us how to use and think like a Thai person you recommend a video about ( How To use public bus Station ) we will be appreciate you

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Yes, soon

[@kevinp8108]

@khalidalkaabi5506 - his name is Chon.

[@annateo5842]

Thank you so much Chon, love to watch your KZbin and i always highly recommend my frens to watch your videos before they go BKK. Thanks again. Keep it up!

[@user-vo6hj1kj1s]

Your videos are very helpful to us. Thank you so much. I will be traveling to Thailand next month. - Sagar from India

[@joelphow6314]

Chon! Retain a tremendous day furthermore

[@howthehellofficial]

Very good videos..but we urgently need the video of cheap camera markets in Bangkok and price tags shown video. Please make it sir...i m coming to Bangkok soon.

[@gypsyarabinda9228]

Watching all the way from India(kolkata).big fan your vdos bro.would love to meet you when I will be in Bangkok next time

[@moonchaudhry4269]

You doing very good job ❤

[@visions30]

Amazing video and you are the only one that did a video on this subject! Thanks so much!

[@Srey41998]

What an interesting journey! Thank you

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ngpuaysiong]

luv yr video, will try when i get there sometime later

[@bobbyyew8485]

Really a good video Chon....Just a question, this bus ride, can you stop or alight anywhere along the route or have to be at the designated bus stop? Thanks again for this informative video, Bobby

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Only stop at bus stop

[@real_MacrocosM]

You are also very cute. And kind natured. 😘

[@Donna-fh9xs]

Thanks for the informative video 😀

[@hanzelbear]

Hey Chon, Can you make video explore Central Village please, thank you❤❤

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

I already did, check in my channel 🙏

[@pallav9044224022]

Sir you are great respect 🙏 india

[@terencegraham8414]

Excellent vlog. I'll check out your other stuff. Cheers Bra.

[@suwanatatnina]

Thank you so much ka. I learn a lot from you ka.

[@djstathis]

We will visit Bangkok in about a week and its will be very helpful if you make a video how to use the buses and what app helpful is out there. Thank you Chon

[@conniechong592]

Hi chon Tqvm for all you share I m going to Bangkok soon stay hotel china town which station should I go to ride bus 1?

[@SadruMitha-m1f]

You are a thorough gentleman your English is very good. This is my first video I am enjoying. I really enjoyed where did u learn English. I like u and your patience. My name Mitha from Islamabad Pakistan. With my best regards

[@kitty_kitty888]

Thanks for sharing this…

[@kitty_kitty888]

I will be in Thailand in December so this will help me a lot 😊

[@MrInfoclub]

Chon , thanks for this info, is there a max card for city bus , hop on hop off kind??

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

No it’s not

[@SaskiaStange]

did i understand that correctly that the starting point is at tha tien nearby the grand palace and Wat Pho? And the Bus goes all the way to Chinatown and to Asiatique?

[@cheewengchoo6853]

ขอขอบคุณคุณชนครับ กระผมรู้สึกได้รับประโยชน์มากจากวิดีโอนี้ครับ สำหรับกระผมชอบลีลาวิดีโอประเภทแบบนี้ครับ สู้ๆครับ

[@mg_williams]

Dear Chon and team thanks for the informative video! I tried to open the google maps link but it gave an error? Can you please check? Thank you🙏.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

maps.app.goo.gl/Hf53CL953MsZPBAu9?g_st=ic 🤟

[@mg_williams]

Thanks for the quick response! it works now!🙏 :) @@friendsfromthailandtravelguide

[@Joel-ru4nm]

Bus 53 is my fave

[@andremassicotte3571]

Thank you❤

[@rebeccachang54]

Well done ❤

[@siampansey]

fun experience even for thais .

[@jjmagi07]

I like your video!, But the link for the bus journey is not working?!

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

maps.app.goo.gl/Hf53CL953MsZPBAu9?g_st=ic. Here you go

[@minh2028]

Hi Chon, thanks for the video , the bus location link doesn't work, can you fix it please.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Ok. I will

[@gnoomiekorotish4910]

Dear CHON. Thank You for your videos tours! Check link to start point journey of bus 1 - it is not work

[@ivanho82]

There is some problems with the google link. May I know the place where I can take the bus? I want to try for my next trip to Bangkok 😁

[@justice4all997]

I will be in bang kapi area. Living nest condos. I want to travel around public transportation. I just afraid of not knowing where to get off, how to take canal boat etc... How can I explain to ticket taker on the bus where I'm getting off. I don't speak Thai? Any advice?

[@chandrasekarananand3343]

Is there any ac bus for tourist sign seeing to roam around Bangkok

[@alexanderparrera1663]

Thanks! Hope we can try this when we go to Bangkok by September. We’re from the Philippines btw. What places do you recommend in Bangkok for a first time traveler?

[@kevinp8108]

Watch his other videos then you will know!

[@SanMinPar]

Sawasdee Khun Chon 🙏 let me know the bus fare for the old school bus 8 baht is Flat Fare ❓ or Distant Fare ❓

[@jquinterofamily]

hi there! just want to know whether the bus conductor/driver will announce the next bust stop or is there a board that shows it?

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

No. They don’t

[@jquinterofamily]

@@friendsfromthailandtravelguide ah ok, so u mean i will just track down the bus stops using the google map and look closely on every bus stops so i can monitor if the next stop will be my destination?

[@gohshuifa]

Hi, May I ask, if I'm going to take 3-41 REG (47 REG) from Khao San Market to Snake Farm, The display on the bus should be 47, right?

[@wanwan1320]

In the bus, you showed us a printed list. Is it a list of bus stops and landmarks? Where may we search for such information?

[@aniwaanjai2757]

I have questions, in all types of buses, we need to pay to the bus conductor on the bus? and the price is the same like 8 baht for short distance and long distance?

[@henrykuijper9126]

We looking for places to hangout In the evening in Bangkok with live music and near the river. Do you have some suggestions for us or a video?

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Sure, tell me your age and where you from so I can be more precise on recommendations

[@henrykuijper9126]

@@friendsfromthailandtravelguideI we not looking for disco or club, we both near de 50 age 😂 so good food and nice music. My wife is Thai but already 14 year's in the Netherlands. We will stay in the Princess hotel by bmk shopping mall. Bangkok change allot in the good way. Looks like Singapore now, We watch now all your video's and they are great 👍 thanks allot. So nice place with life music and good food, did you also go to kho samet? Already a big thanks for what you put in your video's. My wife say all the time oo I fogot that food already I want to go

[@coconut10able]

Can i use rabbit card on bus?

[@michaelg6641]

Have you said what street all these places are on .. and this number 1 bus

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Charoen Krung

[@sumatimayekar2311]

How long does it take to travel ?

[@mssw6610]

ตอนนี้รถเมล์ยังรีบไหมค่ะเพราะจะได้ไปไทยครั่งที่แล้ว รถเมล์จอดเร็วมากขี้นไม่ทันเลยค่ะ

[@RolandPer]

Chon, u need to tell the conductor where to stop before you pay? Your 8 baht stop at where?

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

For normal non air con, no need . 8 thb everywhere

[@limkeehui9060]

This bus flat rate? The bus conductor will ask where u want to go and charge to the destination accordingly?

[@jimij07]

I thought that was the same as the hop on hop off bus like the ones in Europe where you can get a 24or48-hour pass and get unlimited rides during the validity of the pass.

[@DrewKassa]

Just so you know the google maps link is not working.

[@friendsfromthailandtravelguide]

Let me check and fix that tomorrow