the bts descended on bangkok as would a divine entry, restoring order from chaos,and improving the life and conditions of all. Bangkok's traffic was always bad, and of course the years it took to build the bts madde the traffic even worse, but the inconvenience was worth it - the bts is a godsend. Whereas once it took hours to arrive at certain destinations, it now takes minutes! Although the network is not extremely extensive, it's
great for central Bangkok. For the tourist or visitor, the bts is an absolute must.Air-conditioned and convenient, the bts gives you access to some of the best shopping, some stations having connecting entrances to the Emporium Department Store and MBK Shopping Complex . Pay your fee or put coins into machines. Either way you end up with a charge card wich you put into a slot at the barriers to gain access. 10 Baht between stations, going up to maximum of 40 baht. If you buy a BTS Travel Card, you will get a small booklet of tickets-don't throw them away, as they are free BTS bus tickets!