We were hoping to travel like the locals as we had read on Trip Advisor. We went from The Grand Palace to Tha Chang Pier and was also told we could get a boat like the locals for around 30BHT. We could not see any colour coded options and was sucked into a boat ride to Sathorn which cost is... more

It's a bit hard to review 'a river' isn't it? After reading a few of the previous reviews I think that cruises and snake farms should really have their own section. Anyway, There’s one thing I have done that I haven't seen mentioned that was quite fun - Crossing the river! The Chao Phraya River is a big river running... more

Travelling on the river is more of a sensible practicality as well as a trip in itself. The Chao Phraya river boats are quite an experience and a really good way to get to the Grand Palace complex. There is a stop (Sathorn) about 50m from the exit of Saphan Taksin skytrain terminus. There is lady who will take your... more

Phra Sumen Fort on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is a brilliant place to relax and escape the madness of the busy Bangkok streets. The beautiful surroundings make it a excellent place to reflect on all that you have seen and done in Thailand. Phra Sumen fort it's self was built during the reign of King Rama I.... more

The best way to experience the Chao Phraya in all its beauty (and might) is to take one of the numerous boats - which is nothing but the quickest means of public transportation to the locals. Just hop on, hop off and hop back on. You won't have to pay hundreds of Baht. In fact, fares start as low as... more

Had a great cruise down the Chao Phraya river recently. You have great views of all the major sights like the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Rama VIII bridge, all lit up at night. The cruise itself was very good value, great food and good on board entertainment from, what i presume, are the local stars of the karaoke scene.... more

Please be careful when going on the river trip. The boat ride itself is really enjoyable and well worth going on but please do not pay to go in the 'snake farm' that most of the trips will try to take you to. This awful, awful place does not just have snakes but also has crocodiles, monkeys and even deer... more

A great way to see the sights of Bangkok illuminated at night. As soon as you leave the pier, the buffet is opened. This may sound cliche but there really is "something for everyone"! Even the kids are catered for, with chips, pizza etc. During dinner there is a display of classical thai dancing, a sax player and some singers.... more

From our hotel, the Amari Atrium, we took the subway to the Skytram's Saphan Taksin station and took a very short walk to the Central Pier on the river. We bought a One Day River Pass for the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, which "...provides service to nine piers, which gives access to Bangkok's most famous attractions... You can freely get... more