Definitely not so picturesque as the Seine, but still a great way to see Bangkok from a different perspective. The riverboats run like a water-train. Each boat has a different colored flag, denoting which "line" it is. Once you figure out the basics, it's easy and inexpensive.

The Chao Phraya River meanders north to south, through the heart of Bangkok. Handling a good deal of the people traffic, and flows past many historic sight. Water tends to be a muddy brown. Best to avoid falling in. I did someone swimming in it day!. It is a useful way of avoiding the street traffic and very pleasant way... More

Chao Praya River begin in Nakhon Sawan Province at the confluence of rivers Ping and Nan, it is a long river around 300 km, along the river have important cities like Uthai Thani, Ang Ton, Ayuthaya and Bangkok, where the river is mainly used as transportation.

By taking the boat from the Thaksin pier under the BTS station, you can escape the busy traffic of BKK just for a few baht. For just a couple of box you can enjoy the river from the boat and see a totally different aspect of the city. You can take the boat all the way to the notorious Bangkok... More

What a busy river, this is the busiest i have seen. The boats to get across the river are cheap as chips and it is a lot easier than you think just be careful when attending the boat stations there are some people trying to sell you private speed boat transfers but there is approx 1000% mark up on these... More

Took a river cruise on the Chao Phraya. The duration was 2 hours with an excellent and a very tasteful dinner spread. The cruise ship had a upper and lower deck. The lower deck was air conditioned whilst the upper deck was open to air. Both the decks served food. European/continental and Indian food on the lower deck. The city... More

this was good and the guides on the boats are really knowledgeable and good. the boats are on time and you can hop of at any pier! very very nice!

Bangkok's atmosphere and action all to take in whether it's a long boat, ferry or cruiser. Best to make the trip during the day and night to observe the lit up features which are many. The evening dinner cruise is a must for all romantics !

I like the scenery on both sides of river and the food served on the cruise. However the cruise can improve by giving introduction to the landmarks on both river sides.