Travel and transport agencies Bangkok

Les Secrets du Siam is an incoming agency with a team driven by the same passion and natural respect for Thailand and its people. Very attached to ethics and fundamental values of respect, generosity and peace, it offers stays in close collaboration with local populations. For them, travellers are also and above all explorers and observers in search of new adventures. They will make you live a unique experience in the heart of authentic Thailand.

The aerial metro, which predates the MRT, has helped to relieve the city's congestion for the first time. It's a shame, however, that given the immensity of the city, its network is relatively small. There are 5 lines. The light green line runs from Mo Chit to Smut Prakarn, serving Victory Monument, Siam, Nana and Asok stations. The dark green line runs from National Stadium to Bang Wa on the opposite bank. The red line runs from Suvarnabhumi airport to Phaya Thai. New lines and extensions are constantly under construction.

Thirty years ago, Eric and Christian discovered Thailand and all that it has to offer. They then founded Indo-Siam in 1994. The agency is based in Bangkok (with Christian as contact based in France), and can offer individual, unique and à la carte stays. The originality of the routes is a particularity of Indo-Siam. Éric and Christian particularly appreciate giving an atypical dimension to their travel proposals. The agency is also open to partnerships with neighbouring countries (Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia).

North of Thonburi, the station serves all the South-West of the country up to the border with Malaysia (Phuket, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Narathiwat...), as well as the western area of Kanchanaburi. Because of its location and the lack of reliable transport to get there, a large margin must be allowed for as it can take a considerable amount of time to get there by taxi or bus due to traffic (from 30 minutes to more than an hour from the centre).

Present in several Asian countries, Asian Trails offers a wide choice of original excursions throughout the Asia-Pacific region (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and China). A French-speaking team is at your service to help you organize your trip and take care of all the formalities. Asian Trails has the advantage of having branches all over Thailand, offering day trips that you can combine as you wish.

Voyagesthailande.com is a travel specialist in Thailand with a local, young team eager to promote Thailand's beauty. The tours start in Bangkok or Chiang Kai, but some of them start in other towns like Phuket, Samui or Surat. There are various tours. Ecotourism tours, charming hotels, encountering the northern ethnic groups, stay on the islands. Guaranteed departures and group rates offered even if you are only two. Made up of French-speaking and English-speaking professionals in tourism, Voyagesthailand.com will offer its destination expertise to advise you and design tailor-made programme for you. Voyagesthaïlande.com also offers train ticket booking to all major tourist destinations and will deliver it to your place of residence. The agency has more than twenty years of existence, a serious evidence indeed!

Since 2006, domestic and international flights have been concentrated at Suvarnabhumi, located 35 km east of the city centre, in the Samut Prakarn region. Designed by the American Helmet Jahn, the architecture of this gigantic complex is resolutely futuristic: spacious and clear infrastructures, expressing a resolutely modern technology. Moreover, the protection against the evil spirits is ensured by twelve emblematic giants of Thailand.

Opened in 1916, this was the city's main railway station. It is gradually being phased out in favor of the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Chatuchak. At the time of our visit in June 2023, only a few local trains were still running (to Don Mueang, Ragsit and Ayutthaya). It remains to be seen how this historic site will be converted (museum? shopping center?). A new page is being turned!

The city's subway railway has just 2 lines. The Blue Line runs in a wide half-loop from Hua Lampong railway station to Bang Sue Station (Krung Thep Aphiwat). It serves 18 stations, including Chinatown, Silom, Sukhumvit and Chatuchak. It operates from 6 a.m. to midnight every day, every 5 minutes at peak times and approximately every 10 minutes the rest of the time. Connections with the BTS are possible at certain stations. The Purple Line is partially open.

Every day, from morning to evening, these wooden ferries travel on the capital's river. This service provides 4 different routes, with boats flying a coloured flag in operation. These routes are posted at the wharves. For the visitor too, this is a godsend: travelling on Chao Phraya is pleasant and can save time in getting from one part of the city to another quickly and avoiding traffic. Ferries are often crowded, so it is common to make the crossing standing up.

The Thai national airline operates 10 direct flights from Paris to Bangkok every week, including a daily flight in a Boeing 777 (departure is at 12:30pm from CDG). Direct flights also from Brussels, Zurich, London, Frankfurt... The company covers 73 destinations in 37 countries! Frequent connections between the main cities of the country including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Phuket, Surat Thani, Krabi, Hat Yai and Narathiwat.

For over 15 years now, Bangkok Airways has been reorienting its transport policy, with more than convincing results. Today, the company is the leader in Thailand, offering a wide range of domestic flights, some of them exclusive, as well as more exotic and cultural international flights from Thailand. Fares are on a par with other major airlines, but the ancillary services are far more pleasant, with private airport lounges, menus included in the price regardless of the duration of the flight, and recent aircraft..

This low-cost airline, a subsidiary of Thai Airways, offers various domestic flights in Thailand. Flights out of Bangkok are from Don Mueang Airport. This company is very convenient to travel around the country, it serves the following cities (in alphabetical order): Bangkok, Buriram, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Hat Yai, Khone Kaen, Krabi, Lampang, Loei, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sot, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon So Thammarat, Phrae, Phitsanulok, Phuket, Ranong, King Et, Sakhon Nakhon, Surat Thani, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani.

This bus station serves the east of the country, the Pattaya region as well as the whole of south-eastern Thailand (Chonburi, Chanthaburi, Rayong, Koh Samet, Trat, Koh Chang...) up to the border of Cambodia. Every wicket has its destination! VIP buses to Koh Chang leave early in the morning and include the ferry crossing. The BTS station just next door allows you to easily reach the city centre, otherwise taxis are located in front of it (watch out for prices!).

Air Asia is called Thai AirAsia in the kingdom, it is an association of the Malaysian airline Air Asia and the Thai airline Asia Aviation. This low-cost airline with very affordable fares is very advantageous if you book early enough. It connects Don Mueang airport to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya (U-Tapao airport), Krabi, Hat Yai but also the north with Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai... International flights are possible to Indonesia, the Philippines, India, China, South Korea, Australia...

Flights from Paris with stopover in Moscow.

This airport - located 25 kilometres north of Bangkok - was one of the busiest in Southeast Asia, like Singapore or Hong Kong, before Suvarnabhumi took over. It was heavily affected by the floods of 2011 and did not reopen until March 2012. It currently serves the domestic flights of Nok Air, Orient Thai and Air Asia, among others. Also some flights to Siem Reap (Cambodia).

This agency specialises in the digital processing of photos used for visa applications. It is located between the Consulate of France and the Embassy of Germany, next to the Bus Hotel. It is possible to burn digital photos (made on site) on CD support. Very practical.

Holy Redeemer Church is a Catholic church in Bangkok. Founded by missionaries, it is known for its modern architecture and blend of Thai and Western influences. Although most Masses are celebrated in Thai, English Masses are also available. Some travelers have commented on the personal importance of this church, having celebrated their weddings here or regularly attending masses. It is advisable to check mass times before visiting, and to respect the church's rules and customs.

Flights from Paris with stopover in Ho-Chi-Minh City.