Bangkok, explained in plain English.
Town Wire News is an independent reference desk for people living in, moving to, or visiting Bangkok. We take what is scattered across operator pages, government data and thousands of resident posts, and turn it into clear, sourced, up-to-date guides — starting with how to get around the city.
We are honest about what we are: a small remote editorial team, not a newsroom on the ground. We compile and structure trustworthy public information and tell you exactly where every fact came from. Here is how we work.
Getting around Bangkok
Getting around Bangkok by train: BTS, MRT and the airport line
Every rail line, what a single ride costs, which fare card works where, and how to get into the city from both airports — the whole network in plain English, kept up to date.
Transport guideBangkok fare cards explained: Rabbit, MRT and tapping a bank card
Which card you actually need, what each covers and costs, and the 2026 switch to contactless tap-to-pay.
Transport guideRiding Bangkok's city buses: BMTA routes, fares and how to pay
Who runs the buses, what a ride costs, how to pay the conductor, and which apps actually find your bus.
Living in Bangkok
The 90-day report and visa extensions at Bangkok immigration
What the 90-day report is, how and where to file it, and the basics of extending your stay at Chaeng Wattana — with official sources.
SectionThe Bangkok desk
All of our Bangkok transport and city-living references in one place.