Saen Saep Canal (Khlong) Sukhumvit BangkokMap, Ferry route and tour guide

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Khlong, or canals as they’re more popularly called, run throughout the city of Bangkok, giving Bangkok the moniker“The Venice of the East.” These Khlong were built centuries ago for transportation and trade. Khlong Saen Saeb wasconstructed in 1837 as a means of transporting soldiers during times of conflict. Many of these canals were filled into make way for new roads and buildings over the past years but even now many of these old canals still remain onthe Thonbui side of the Chao Phraya River.

Khlong Saen Saep thrives, connecting Chao Phraya River to the City and onwards into Suburbia,it's fast cultural and inexpensive

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Map - Boat Piers - Saen Saep Canal (Klong) - SUKHUMVIT

Directory of Piers and venues nearby

Tourism areas along the Canal

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Khlong Saen Saeb (in Thai: คลองแสนแสบ, also known as Saen Saep) is a canal (Khlong) in central Thailand,connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for publictransport by an express boat service in Bangkok. The canal is lined with concrete walkways on either side in manyareas where people stroll despite the foul smells of the canal, and in other areas the heavily polluted water oozesinto adjacent properties, especially after heavy rainstorms. The canal is connected to many other canals in a largenetwork, though most of the other canals do not have a regular transport service.

History: The Saen Saep canal was built by the order ofKing Rama III during the conflict between Siam and Annamabout Cambodia, to establish a water transport for soldiersand weapons to Cambodia. The construction started in1837 and was finished three years after. Klong Saen Saebwas once filled with and abundance of lotus, Kin Mongkutin his 4th reign (1851-1868) built Sra Pathum Palace (LotusPond Palace) in Siam District, the names of the palace andpresent Pathum Wan district come from it.

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An express boat service provides fast, inexpensive transportation in traffic-congested central Bangkok. The servicehas a checkered reputation, due to the polluted water in the khlong and the haphazard nature in which the service isoperated.

The 18 km route is served by 100 boats of 40-50 seats, and operates 5:30am to 8:30pm daily. Prices are 10 to 20baht, depending on distance travelled. The service carries about 60,000 passengers per day. It is run by a companycalled Family Transport (0 2375 2369). The service runs between Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Bang Kapi districts inBangkok. At Pratu Nam pier in Pathum Wan/Ratchathewi districts is an interchange between the northern line, whichterminates at Golden Mount. The southern line terminates at NIDA where passengers must change boats.Boats go past Watthana and Huai Khwang districts, running parallel to Petchaburi Road.

Tips:• The boats do not take kindly to slow moving passengers. You will hear the words “reeo reeo” (fast fast)• The boats stop momentarily; just enough for locals to transfer in/out with efficient speed.• Please be warned the area can be wet, wear correct footwear.• Take a seat the porter will find you.

Video of Canal Boat• Shopping tour from Sukhumvit Soi

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Directory of CORRECT Pier names and general info about venues features at Piers.

Pier Name Details (live map link below: view street/satellite/hybrid)

1Wat SriBoonruean

Terminal near NIDA

2 Bang Kapi near Bang Kapi district office, and Bang Kapi Market

3 The Mall Shopping centre: rival to Central dept store and water Park

4 Wat Klang Temple

5 Mahat Thai near Huamark Stadium - and can connect to Lad Phrao Road

6 Ramkhamhaeng Ramkhamhaeng University - the biggest open University in Thailand

7 Wat Thep Lila Main road from Ram Khamhaeng

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9 The Mall 3 Shopping Mall: Close to Ramkhamhaeng Shopping Mall

10 Khlong Tanused to be an interchange for Lad Phrao boat until 2000.Close to Ramkahamaeng train station

11 Cham Isara Cham Isara 2 Building

12 Thong LoBridge: Soi 55 Sukhumvit. Leads to BTS Thong Lo Station,The Royal City Avenue Road leads to RCA Pub (nightlife zone Ratchada) andThai Cultural Centre (must see Tour – Siam Niramit)

13Ban DonMosque

14Wat Ma ChomLom

Phrom Pak - a lane to BTS Phrom Phong Station of Skytrain

15 Ital Thai Watmai Chonglok - in New Phetchaburi Rd.

16 Prasan Mit Sri Nakahrintharawiroj University (Prasarn Military Campus)

17 Saphan AsokBridge: Soi 21 Sukhumvit Japanese Embassy andMRT subway train) Phetchaburi Station andBTS skytrain express airport link Makkasan station

18 Nanchat Soi 15 Sukhumvit - International School

19 Nana Nuea Bridge: cross bridge Soi 3 leading to Bumrungrad Hospital

20 Witthayu Bridge: Wireless Road leads to BTS (skytrain) Phloen chit station

21 Chit Lom Bridge: Saphan Chidlom. near Central Chidlom, Siam City Bank HQ.

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Pratu Nam

Interchange

Bridge: Shopping: Major BKK Garment Market, brief walk to Phanthip and Central World.Interchange: everyone must change here (both directions).History: used to have a water gate in the time of King Mongkut to feed the Royal lotus pond

(the root of Pathumwan District), hence the namesake.

23 RatchathewiBridge: Saphan Hua Chang connection to Major shopping centres, MBK and Siam Square,close to BTS National stadium and walk to Jim Thompson house (Travel spot).This area is a Tour zone

24Ban KhruaNuea

Muslim community - the backbone of Jim Thomson's silk business

25 Charoen Phon Bridge: Saphan Charoen Phon - near Tesco Lotus

26 BoBae Shopping Wholesale clothing markets and Bangkok Little India.

27 Phan Fa Lilat

Terminal at bridge to Bangkok City Centre. Travel spotJust off Rachadamnoen road under a bridge, near Wat Ratchanada, Wat Saket (The GoldenMount), Democracy monument and other attractions in the old city.This area is a Tour zone

Live map – Bangkok – Ferry Piers on Saen Saep Canal (Klong)Map tips:

• place the cursor over pin will show Pier name or cursor over Name Directory for other info• set the map centre (red cross) at the desired location and search by Industry words or Biz names.

Example: Bar, BTS, Culture, 7/11, Food, MRT, Shopping, Restaurant, Tour, Travel spot• then shift the map and refresh same search to see more or click "next" at base of name directory.• More ferry piers:

◦ change the search word to "ferry pier" you will see other piers (ie., Chao Phraya River)Tourism info and guides that interact with Longdo maps www.thaibis.com/longdo-tourism-bangkok

The following pages:-1. area maps with link to tour guide and live maps2. BTS skytrain MRT rail map routes

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Maps by “Areas”Sukhumvit eBook version with ZOOM option

Sukhumvit zone Family Icons links to Popular tours and Shopping all family tour zones

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Ratchaprasong (Siam) eBook version with ZOOM option

Siam/Ratchaprasonf Family Icons links to Popular tours and Shopping all family tour zones

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Rattanakosin eBook version with ZOOM option

Rattanakosin Family Icons links to Popular tours and Shopping all family tour zones

Map BTS and MRT (Trains) and River Pier systemand tour zone indicators

Expand image & zoom tool - Note position of Soi 19

BTS Skytrain: Fast, efficient and affordable, running everyday from 06.00 to midnight. Mo Chitstation at the north end, where you can find the weekend Chatuchak Market. Siam Station,adjacent to huge shopping malls: Siam Centre, Siam Discovery Centre and Siam Paragon, isthe central station with a link to National Stadium Station to MBK shopping centre. SaphanTaksin Station and boat pier. Fares range from 10 to 40 baht or 100 baht unlimited day pass.

MRT metro: With 18 stations covering main roads in Bangkok including Rama IV, Sukhumvit,Lad Prao and Pahonyothin, MRT opened in 2004 and operates everyday from 06.00 to midnight.Connecting to the BTS Skytrain at Sukhumvit Station (Asoke BTS Station), Lumping Station(Silom BTS Station) and Chatuchak Station (Mo Chit BTS Station) with a link to Hua Lampongtrain station. Fares: 15 to 60 baht.

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Taxi and tuktuk: Taxis are very easy to find everywhere in Bangkok, with the meter starting from35 baht. Taking a taxi is a convenient way to get around when the traffic is flowing. However,always make sure taxi drivers activate the meter and do not overcharge you.Then there is the ubiquitous tuk tuks which loiter in tourist areas, touting for

business. They’re a fun ‘must-do’ experience in Thailand but quite frankly, these open vehicles inthe congestion induced fumes of Bangkok streets are a recipe for health risks!

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