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    Express boats route

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    The main piers and their location are shown below, starting from north to south. The approximate pronunciation of the names of the piers is given in italics. The boats won't necessarily stop at all of these.

    Tha Thewet
    (tah tay-wayt)

    This is on the edge of the Dusit area. It leads out on to the large Krung Kasem road, which runs all the way down to Chinatown. It's near the limited accommodation on Sri Ayuthaya road, the National Library and the Thewet Flower market.

    Tha Witsut Kasat
    (tah wit-sut ga-sat)

    This is near Witsut Kasat road, north of Banglamphu and east of Dusit. It's very near a branch of Bangkok's famous Yok Yor restaurants.

    Tha Wat Sam Phraya
    (tah wat sahm pra-yah)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu

    Situated close to where Khlong Banglamphu meets the Chao Phraya river. It's near Wat Sam Phraya and Wat Sangwet.

    Tha Phra Athit
    (tah pra ah-tit)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu

    Located just off Phra Ahtit road, this is the pier to get off at for the Khao San road accommodation and the Banglamphu area sights.

    Tha Phra Pin Klao
    (tah pra bpin glao)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu

    This is located just across the river from Tha Phra Athit, in the Pin Klao district.

    Tha Rot Fai
    (tah rot fai ton-buri)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu

    This is another pier on the other side of the river. Get off here for the Bangkok Noi (Thonburi) train station.

    Tha Phra Chan
    (tah pra-jan)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu / Ko Rattanakosin

    Tha Phra Chan is east of Sanam Luang, in Ko Rattanakosin. It's close to Thammasat University, the National Museum, and Wat Mahathat and it's amulet market.

    Tha Phrannok
    (tah prahn-nok)
    Shown on map: Banglamphu / Ko Rattanakosin

    On the west side of the river, this leads on to Phrannok road in Thonburi. It's near Siriraj Hospital.

    Tha Maharat
    (tah ma-hah-raht)
    Shown on map: Ko Rattanakosin

    This is near Silpakorn fine arts University.

    Tha Chang
    (tah chahng)
    Shown on map: Ko Rattanakosin

    This is the pier to get off at for Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace.

    Tha Tien
    (tah dtee-an)
    Shown on map: Ko Rattanakosin

    Go here for the entrance to Wat Pho. This is also the pier for Wat Arun, stop here then take a boat over the river to reach it.

    Tha Ratchini
    (tah raht-chi-nee)
    Shown on map: Ko Rattanakosin

    This is close to the Pak Khlong Flower market, which takes place from 1.00am to 5.00am. It's also close to the Ministry of Commerce.

    Tha Saphan Phut
    (tah sa-pahn put)
    Shown on map: Ko Rattanakosin / Chinatown

    Situated close to Memorial Bridge (Saphan Phra Phut Yot Fa) and Phra Pokklao bridge.

    Tha Ratchawong
    (tah raht-cha-wong)
    Shown on map: Chinatown

    This is the pier to get off at to visit Chinatown, it's situated at the end of Ratchawong road.

    Tha Harbour Dept.

    This is located off soi 22, Charoen Krung road.

    Tha Si Phraya
    (tah see pra-yah)
    Shown on map: Bangrak

    This is close to the large River City shopping complex, the Royal Orchid Sheraton hotel, and the Portuguese and Peruvian embassies.

    Tha Muang Khae
    (tah meu-ang kair)
    Shown on map: Bangrak

    This is situated very close to Bangkok's main post office.

    Tha Oriental
    (tah oh-rian-dten)
    Shown on map: Bangrak

    Unsurprisingly, this is next to the Oriental Hotel, and is also near the French embassy.

    Tha Shangri-La
    (tah sairng-gree-lah)
    Shown on map: Bangrak

    A short way south of Tha Oriental, this is the pier for the Shangri-La and Peninsula hotels.

    Tha Sathorn
    (tah sah-torn)
    Shown on map: Bangrak

    This is by Saphan Taksin / Taksin Bridge, and is the place to get off at for the nearby Skytrain station.


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