"Senseepe Canal" Express boat

"Senseepu Canal" Express boat is a ride like a water bus running a canal that combines advantages such as cheaper than train and earlier than bus.

We introduce the boat here which is used as locals' shopping, commuting and commuting to the local people.

"Senseepe Canal" What is Express Boat?

It is a boat operated by "Senseap Canal" running in the center of Bangkok.

On the side of Rachaprasup Street near Isetan, "Boat at Pratunam pier" is east and west bound boat is operated every 15 ~ 20 minutes.

Because it is not a boat for tourists, it is not introduced as much as a guide book etc, but about 18 km line is operated by about 100 boat, and about 1 million passengers are carried on 6 day.

Arriving earlier to the destination than the bus or taxi, there is also a docking place in front of "Jim Thompson's House" of the tourist attraction, Isetan, BTS Chitrom Sta. It takes about 15 minutes in front of "Platinum · Shopping Mall", and it is well used It is a very convenient vehicle.

The fare is 10B for the first ride, 20B to the end and it is cheap but traffic jam is unknown, but there are major difficulties.

Because it is polluted by the wastewater etc. of the canal, it has a bad smell, and unfortunately the water splashes, the clothes get dirty.

Although it is a cheap and convenient ride if you can master it, it is not recommended for children and the elderly, it may be a difficult ride unless you are accustomed to the local atmosphere.

"Senseap Canal" Points to Note on Express Boats

1. I will transfer a ship at Pratunamu.

For those going ahead of Pratunam, we need to change the west and eastern ship.

Because the width of the canal itself in the west side is narrow and the bridge over the canal is low, the ship in the west is slightly smaller and there is a function to temporarily lower the roof which is used when the water level is high, so change the ship with Pratunamu.

2. Watch for passing!

If there is neither a person descending at the docking station nor a person riding the boat, the ship will pass through the docking spot without stopping, so let's press the signaling button on the attic of the ship or display the intention to get off.

There is no announcement in particular when you arrive at the dock.

When getting down, I will go early to the edge of the ship and prepare to get off.

By the way, as the driver is always in a hurry, there is not much to be properly sideways except for a large docking station such as Pratunam, so getting on and off while driving is common, so move on and off quickly when getting on and off.

3. Attention to the splash!

Since the splashes will rise as the boats pass each other, we recommend that you board the ship with clothes that you do not mind even if it gets dirty.

Also, if you sit on the outside seat, you will be in charge of raising and lowering a sheet of vinyl to avoid splashes.

If the number of passengers is small, you must pay attention if you do not raise or lower yourself, since it will be splashed.

4. Watch out for shaking!

You may not be able to sit when riding in crowded time zones.

Since the shake of the boat is intense, sit as much as possible when you can sit.

In the case of standing, the rope is stretched on the ceiling, so let's hold on to it firmly.

5. Do not bring in big baggage!

Local people use it as a daily foot.

Unlike for sightseeing, it is inconvenienced if you are feeling mottled.

I do not think anyone brings a suitcase, but it is better to ride as much as possible, regardless of the locals who got on board.

Guide of the pier

※ W (West), E (East)

Right W4	Poonfer / Reelato Phanfa Leelard	It is just before the temple "Wat Saketo" called the golden mountain. "Khao San Road" to 15 minutes to walk, "Xuehung Palace" is a place to walk 25 minutes.
Right W3	Bobe Market Talad Bobe	It is just before the "wholesale market" for garments.
Left W2	Sapan · Chalung Pon Sapan Charoenpol	Walk 5 minutes to hypermarket 'Lotus' It is a place of walk 10 minutes to the famous shrine curry curry "Somboon head office".
Left W1	Hua Chang Sapan Hua Chang	It is close to Siam and MBK and MBK is a place of walking 10 minutes. "Jim Thompson's House" is a place of walking 3 minutes.
both sides	Pratunam Pratunam	It is a central pier which transfers the west and east ships. It is near Isetan, Pratunam Market, Platinum Shopping Mall.
Right E1	Chit Rom Chitlom	Near Petchburi Street, BTS Chidlom Station is far away, and it is a place of 15 minutes walk.
Left E2	Wireless (Sapan · Wittayuu) wireless	It is the side of Wittay Bridge on Wittayu Avenue.
Right E3	Nana Nua Nana Nua	It is the back of Sukhumvit Soi3.
Left E4	Nana Chart Nana Chard	It is the back of Sukhumvit Soi15.
Right E5	Asoke Asok-Petchaburi	It is close to "MRT Phetchaburi Station".
Left E6	Placannamit Prasanmit	It is the back of Sukhumvit Soi23. It is in the "Srinakarin · Willort University" campus.
Right E7	Itari tie ItalThai	It is the back of Japanese Street Sukhumvit Soi39.
E8	Wat My Chon Rom Wat Mai Chong Lom	There is not now
Left E9	Baan Dawn Mosque Baan Don Mosque	It is the back of Sukhumvit Soi49. There are Islamic temples and schools.
Right E10	Soi Thonglor Soi Thonglor	It is aside as Thonglor Road.
Right E11	Charn Issara Charn-issara	It is near the junction of Petchburi Street and Ekkamai Street.
Left E12	Wichit Whittier School Vijitvittaya School	It is the back of Ekkamai Soi28. There are Islamic temples and schools.
Right E13	Sapan · clon tan Sapan Klongtun	It is located beside the Clon Than Bridge.
Left E13-1	Ramunun Ramnueg (2015 year 9 newly established docking spot)	It is connected to "ARL Ramkhamhaen Station".
Left E14	The Mall Lamb The Mall Ram	It is behind "The Mall · Ramkhamhaeng".
Left E15	Ramkhamhaen 29 Ramkhamhaeng 29	It is near Ramkhamhaen street with many restaurants.
Left E16	Watt · Tape Reeler Wat Thepleela	It is behind the temple Wat Tape Reiler.
Left E17	Ramkhamhaeng Ramkhanhaeng	It is near "Ramkhamhaeng University".
Left E18	Mahtai Mahadthai	It is near "Rajamangara National Stadium".
Right E19	Wat Krahan Wat Klang	There is an Islamic temple.
Right E20	The Mall Bangkapi The Mall Bangkapi	It is behind "The Mall · Bangkapi".
Right E21	Baan Kapi Bangkapi	It is near "Pantip Plaza".
Left E22	Wat Sibunuluan Wat Sriboon-rueng	There are residential areas and schools.

Hours of operation

From Wat Sribunruang to Pratunam
Monday to Friday	5:30	19:15
Saturday	6:00	18:30
Sunday	6:00	18:00

Directions from Pratunam to Wat Sribunruang
Monday to Friday	5:30	20:30
Saturday	6:00	19:15
Sunday	6:00	18:45

Directions from Pratunam to Wat Sribunruang
Monday to Friday	5:30	20:00
Saturday	6:00	19:30
Sunday	6:00	19:00

how to ride

1. Go to the dock where you want to ride, there is a sign board with the number of the pier, so check it and wait for the boat to come on the pier.

2. When there are few people waiting elsewhere on the jetty, if you can see the boat, stretch your hand down diagonally to signal. (Same as taxi and bus)

3. Even if the boat gets close to the jetty, the ship is not completely stopped or sideways, so I quickly get on the boat.

4. When the ship starts to move, a clerk comes to collect the fee by walking like a tightrope over the edge of the ship.
I will tell you the destination and buy a ticket. (Since the engine sounds, please tell the destination with a loud voice.)
The fare depends on the distance, but it is super cheap with 10B ~ 20B.

* Let's prepare small amount of bills such as 20B bills. Be aware that it may not be prepared for fishing when you issue 1,000B bills.

Inside the ship

There are seats in the front and back of the boat, and there is a place to ride on the center in the center.

Since the shake of the boat is intense, sit as much as possible when you can sit.

In the case of standing, the rope is stretched on the ceiling, so let's hold on to it firmly.

It is good to sit on the inside as much as possible.

Also, an important role is waiting for the person sitting outside.

Operate something like a round strap on both sides of the boat, pull up the water-tight vinyl sheet upwards and guard against splashes.

Previously, when I got aboard, the locals sitting outside worked on a plastic sheet for a long time, but on the way I messed with my smartphone and forgot the operation, so it's a splash of splashing splash There is a thing that took it.

After all, the person sitting on the outside can not escape.

Since the splashes will rise as the ships pass each other, it is a habit to pull the seat at an appropriate timing.

Way to get off

Since there is no announcement in the boat in particular, confirm the display of each pier and prepare to get off at the destination pier.

Except when a lot of people get off, move to the edge of the ship, after reaching the pier, pay attention to your feet and get off at the pier.

Finally

How was it?

The "Senseap Canal" express boat secretly popular as a thrilling and convenient vehicle among foreign tourists who prefer local Thai.

Once you take a step forward, you can blend in with the daily lives of Thai people and have different experiences from usual times.

This ship is not for sightseeing purpose, but as a foot for the common people, only people who are accustomed to using it are using it, so quick action is required when getting on and off the ship.