(TAN): The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting low-carbon tourism routes along Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in Bangkok to encourage tourists to experience responsible tourism through activities that reduce their carbon footprint.
Phadung Krung Kasem Canal is one of Bangkok’s oldest canals, being constructed in 1851 during the reign of King Rama V the Great to expand Rattanakosin Island to the eastern side where many significant communities and temples have been situated until nowadays.
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The canal is a working waterway still used by commuters to travel across the city.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) electric boat operates daily, free of charge. Every 20 minutes on weekdays from 0600-0900 hours and 1600-1900 hours, and every hour on weekends and public holidays from 0800-1900 hours.
