Option Duration Price Included (according to the listing) Best for
Unlimited Chao Phraya boat and bus pass (GetYourGuide, 3.8 from 93 reviews) 1 day from about 3.70 to 7 € air-conditioned buses and electric boats, ThaiGo QR code, stops toward Wat Arun, Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, Chinatown lots of trips in a day
Express boat ticket, orange flag per ride 18 baht one ride on the orange line few trips
One-day pass, tourist boat (blue flag) 1 day 150 baht unlimited rides on the blue line between Phra Arthit, Sathorn and Asiatique temple circuit

What the listing says

According to the description, the pass lets you board more than 2,350 air-conditioned buses and electric boats; boats run every 30 minutes, buses every 30 to 60 minutes during service hours. You scan the QR code in the ThaiGo app, with no paper ticket, and support can be reached by WhatsApp and LINE. The rating of 3.8 from 93 reviews is low: read the recent reviews to find out which lines are really covered before paying.

The maths

A typical day: Phra Arthit - Tha Chang - Wat Arun - Ratchawong - ICONSIAM, four or five boat rides. At the orange fare, that comes to about 90 baht. The one-day pass for the tourist boat (150 baht) becomes worthwhile from four or five rides on the blue line. The bus and boat pass only pays off with a lot of boardings in the day, especially on buses.

Pitfalls

  • Line not included: check that the flag you want to take is actually covered by the pass.
  • App: you need to install ThaiGo and have a connection.
  • Traffic jams: buses get stuck at rush hour, boats do not.
  • Public holidays: some boats only run at weekends.

Alternatives

See Getting around Bangkok, BTS or MRT, the Chao Phraya River and the tourist pass.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the express boat cost?

18 baht on the orange flag, 40 on the blue flag (October 2026).

Is the pass valid for 24 hours?

The listing states a validity of one day; read the conditions.

Do you need a SIM card?

You need a connection for the app; see SIM card and eSIM.

Is there a better pass?

For the temples only, the blue boat pass (150 baht) is clearer.