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Heading out on a boat to explore Bangkok's world-renowned Klongs or canals is a rite of passage all first-time travellers in the city must experience. Teeming with life and vibrancy, this unique water locked area of the Thai capital offers tourists a glimpse of how the river-dwelling communities of Bangkok truly live. Here are some practical guidelines on how to make the most of your tour of the intricate maze network that is the Bangkok canals. Image by  Wilfried Strang  from  Pixabay   1. Get a Head Start While tours of the Chao Praya River canals are conducted throughout the day, those who are visiting this precinct of Bangkok for the first time should strive to schedule a morning excursion. This is because the riverbanks as well as the canals are bursting with life during the wee hours of the morning and remain abuzz till late in the afternoon. Although night-time tours may seem romantic, they are not suitable for those who have not ventured into this part of the...

Read all the blogs written about Bangkok by travellers themselves, and you are sure to come across at least a slight mention of the tuk-tuk scene in Bangkok. For some, a tuk-tuk ride means pure joy and excitement while at the same can be chaotic, messy and a mental burden for some. But, when you are in Bangkok, take at least one tuk-tuk ride to know how it feels. Forget about the MRTs, luxury cars, and buses for a while and say yes to this experience- you surely be happy about your decision. YANG HAI, Thailand Tuk Tuk in Traffic, CC BY 2.0 Why tuk-tuks are the best to explore Bangkok? Have you ever heard about the traffic congestions in this modern metropolis, Bangkok? Even if you have heard, you will not be able to imagine how it looks like until you actually see it. It's really is crazy! To get to a close-by attraction (a market, shopping mall, or a park) from any  Bangkok city hotel  the likes of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, you will have to spend hours with these traf...