Buses in Bangkok
Local buses in Bangkok are operated by governmental Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and private operator Thai Smile Group.
Fares are paid in cash when boarding the bus, and the amount depends on the distance traveled. Local buses in Bangkok vary in size and comfort, ranging from small minibusses to larger air-conditioned buses. Overall, local buses in Bangkok are a practical and budget-friendly option for navigating the city's traffic and covering almost every corner of the city.
More...BMTA
- Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
- Public governmental bus operator
- Line numbers with integer values 1 to 556
Fares
- Regular buses 8 Baht
- Air-Conditioned 12-25 Baht
- Tickets are bought on board the buses
Thai Smile Group
- Private electric bus and boat operator
- Line numbers in format Z-NN
- Old BMTA number also shown on bus
Privatization
- Bus lines are continuously being taken over from BMTA to Thai Smile Group (TSG).
- Buses on migrated lines show both TSG number and old BMTA number.
Operating hours
- Most bus lines operates 05:00 - 22:00
- Some bus lines operates 24h
Advices
- Make sure you give a sign to the driver that you want to get on the bus.
- Show the driver you want to get off the bus by standing up approaching the doors.