The river - as well as the canals - it's an excellent way of transportation in Bangkok, a city usually plagued by the intense traffic generation by its 8 million inhabitants.
There are several routes serving a number of piers located in both banks of the river.
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Tha Tien pier is one of the most central, and it's served by the Blue, Orange and Tourist line. The boats will have a colored flag - easily spotted - which identifies the route of the boat.
Besides the functional task, these boats are excellent for tourists. The ticket is exceptionally cheap - 0,35 Eur (flat rate) in April 2014 - and a ride is a great way to spend time and see Bangkok from the river.