• SiewchThailand | 2025Traveler
    The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep pulling out from Phanfa Leelard pier.
    Mahakan Fort near the klong taxi pier.On the grounds of Wat Saket.On the grounds of Wat Saket.Mahakan Fort near the klong taxi pier.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.The conductor on the klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.Jeff on the klong taxi.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.The klong taxi that plies Klong Saen Saep.We disambarked at Asoke Pier and transferred to the Petchaburi MRT station.Another shot of Asoke Pier where we disembarked.Our view of Mahanakorn Tower as we returned to Urban House.

    Klong Taxi

    July 2 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    After the Squid Game display, we walked towards the klong taxi pier. Along the way, we walked through Fort Mahakon and into the grounds of Wat Saket, but we didn't go into the wat itself as we weren't appropriately dressed.

    Back when I lived in Bangkok, the klong taxi wasn't on the tourist radar yet, and it was the fastest way to get to Bangkok once you reached a pier. Getting to the piers, of course, involved battling traffic. Information in English on the klong taxi was scarce back in the day, but I hopped on and just went for the ride. The westbound boats went to familiar places, the eastbound ones less so. One one occasion, I hopped on an eastbound boat and went all the way east to what I now know is Wat Sriboonruang at Ramkamhaeng Soi 107. I loved seeing the klong communities en route, and I am glad to say my enjoyment hasn't diminished.    Read more