Chiang Mai's yellow and its red buses ply five routes and charge two to four baht depending on distance. Chiang Mai tourist maps note routes. In Phuket, picturesque wooden buses leave every 30 minutes between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Phuket town market for all beaches except Rawai and Nai Harn buses which leave from the traffic circle on Bangkok Road. Flag one down. Fares are 10-25 baht.
Express boats run up and down the river, stopping at a dozen landings along the way.
Travelling Around Thailand By Air Thailand's transportation system is one of the best in Asia, making it easy to get getting from place to place. The quickest way to travel upcountry is to fly. During 1996-1997, you save money with the Discover Thailand Promotional Fare programme that lets you fly to any four Thai cities for a bargain price. Plan your trip by checking the special domestic Fares and Schedules pages. Visit our Routenet page for information on cities served.