Housing

From serviced apartments, rental condominiums to townhouses, you can find a variety of long-term accommodations in Bangkok.

Check out the following resources for more comprehensive information on finding your perfect accommodation in Bangkok:

1. Guide to Finding a Home in Bangkok

2. Housing Info – Agoda’s Bangkok City Guide

Public Transportation

There are many types of public transportation that you can find in Thailand. Besides those identified via this article: About Bangkok – Agoda’s Bangkok City Guide, we also have other local services that will enable you to experience the most authentic Bangkok:

Public Bus

Bus services are run by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, and Nakhon Pathom. Rides are affordable and operate along short routes. Click here to find out more

Songth aew (Red Bus)

The red trucks with two-bench seating arrangements at the back follows a set route with signs in the front telling you where they are going. They operate not only in Bangkok, but also locally in popular tourist destinations like Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. Click here to find out more.

When planning for domestic travel (cross provinces), some options include:

Domestic Flight

The following airlines operate domestic routes in Thailand: Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile Airways and Thai VietJet Air. We recommend you to check the Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom for travel updates.

Night Bus

Operated by private companies, these buses cover long distance routes. They often come with air condition, comfortable seats, and a washroom. You can buy tickets directly from the bus station or through a travel agent

Public Van

This is another budget-friendly method to get around in downtown Bangkok and to nearby provinces. You can hop on a minivan as you see them run pass a bus stop or at their respective terminals. Mo Chit Bus Terminal serves the North and Northeastern routes, while the Sai Tai Mai terminal covers Kanchanaburi and areas in the South.

The following are major internet service providers in Thailand. Some of them also provide cellular network phone packages and digital media player boxes.

• Click on the provider logos to visit their official website:

• Usually, you will need to provide the following information to register for an internet package:

• Full name

• Passport

• Home Country

The price of these packages will vary based on the upload and download speed, length of subscription, and whether they come in a bundle deal including cellular network for your phone and/or a media player.

Monthly packages usually come in 12-month long subscriptions, while some other exclusive deals can last for up to 2 years or more. You can purchase temporary internet at your nearby convenience store or shopping mall.