Bangkok’s elevated train system, the sky train, opened in 1999. Also, the BTS (Bangkok Transit System known) is, it has two lines, one north-east of the city, and the other runs in the vicinity of the two main downtown streets - Sukhumvit and Silom. The fares are very cheap (especially the western rail systems in the comparison), usually a term of 50 cents and $ 1 per ride. You can also use 15 and 30 travel cards, as well as smart cards, which allow you to travel at a lower price. The sky train is a great way to get to Bangkok, mainly because of the terrible Bangkok traffic, and many of the attractions are located near train stations sky. To see some of the best sky train station at the bus stop to the best places, I would be as follows: Mo Chit - This is the northernmost station and is next weekend, the local market to recommend Chatuchak. Running on Saturdays and Sundays, it has more than 15,000 stalls, it is a great place to buy bargains or souvenirs. There is also a very nice park next to the station, and also because the thing only five minutes away from Central Ladprao mall (easily accessible by the subway one stop north). Ari - Further down on the Northern Line, Ari station stops slap bang in the middle of the western area. Here you will find Villa Supermarket, where sell many kinds of Western food, and find some nice restaurants and cafes. There are also two or three large bank branches here, so change is a great place for foreign currency.Victory Monument - This is a popular area for local students and has some wonderful market stalls and food stalls selling local delicacies. There is also a very good jazz pub here “Saxophone Pub,” the great live music and offers good and not too expensive food. Ratchathewi - Near the city center, this usually is off station, where you, as you will Pantip Plaza. Pantip Plaza is where the locals buy all their computers and electronic equipment, DVDs, CDs, etc. They also have good food court, where you can buy very cheap lunch. Siam This is the main station, where you can also catch the line that serves Silom area. It is) also in the best shopping in Bangkok, here you will find Mall, Siam Paragon, Siam Center Mall, Siam Discovery Mall, MBK and Siam Square Mall (area of small shops and restaurants with unique products and low prices. Chit Lom - Chit Lom is next to Central Chidlom Department Store, Central World Plaza and the largest shopping mall (in Southeast Asia) and Gaysorn Plaza. In Chit Lom, you can also click on the Erawan Shrine visits, one of the holiest Hindu places in Thailand (including many Thai Buddhists). Nana - Nana you will find all Western sexpats see (in the west who come to Thailand for sex) from the train, as this local red light district. It also has some four-and five-star hotels, good restaurants and cafes. Nana is interesting to see just to see how open prostitution industry, which is directed towards the west is.Phrom Phong - This station is located in the center of the Japanese district of Bangkok, so you have many authentic Japanese restaurants, Japanese supermarkets and even find Japanese video stores here. It is (also adjacent to the Emporium shopping mall and very exclusive), and even has a sky bridge directly into the shopping area of the sky train exit.Thong Lo - very trendy area of Bangkok, with restaurants, clubs and international businesses. It is also known for karaoke bars. A younger audience to visit this area, but it’s a great place to see a nice mix of Asian and Western hip culture.Ekkamai - There is not much at Ekkamai, but it is the place where you can get a bus from Bangkok to Eastern Bus Station. If you are going to Pattaya, or are planning one of the islands in the south of Thailand, this is where you would take a bus from. The prices are cheap (tickets) are often only $ 1 to $ 5 for a 3-hour-plus bus ride. National Stadium - on the Silom Line Sky Train station is at the end of the line, the National Stadium. MBK (Mahboonkrong) is here and is one of the cheapest shopping malls in Bangkok. It has an excellent selection of goods as well as some very cheap restaurants, a large bowling alley and a cinema. Very popular with Thais. Get in this heaven the station, you can also Jim Thompson House, the second most popular tourist attraction in Bangkok.Sala Daeng - Sala Daeng is the station you can get off at to go Lumphini Park to the Silom area, or Patpong ( the other red light district in Bangkok). Good restaurants and cafes abound, as well as a number of shopping centers. Patpong also has a night market, although quite expensive compared to others. Saphan Taksin - Saphan Taksin Station is the end of the Silom line and is where you can place on a boat on the Chao Praya River. A tourist boat travels out from here and is a good way to get the city.At each of these stations you see sky restaurants, snack bars, shopping, attractions and much more to be found. Your best bet is probably a one-day pass to buy for the sky train, then you can turn on and off without having to pay more than a fee.
