Getting around Bangkok
BTS, MRT, taxis, airport transfers and choosing a well-connected area.
🇺🇸 For Americans
An International Driving Permit from AAA lets you drive short-term; long-term residents should get a Thai licence.
Rail
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are fast, air-conditioned and avoid traffic. Living within a 10-minute walk of a station transforms daily life.
Taxis & apps
Grab and Bolt are reliable for cars and motorbike taxis. Metered taxis are inexpensive — insist on the meter.
From the airport
Suvarnabhumi connects to the city via the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai; Don Mueang is best reached by taxi or the SRT Red Line.
General information only. Check current rules with official sources and qualified advisers.