In 2026, a new electric water taxi service was opened on the route Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem - Bang Lamphu in Bangkok. The electric taxi boat is a new option for traveling in the city, offering a convenient, clean, and environmentally friendly way to commute. The service is available at 14 piers on the two canals, where you can board electric taxis. To use the service, you need to install the MuvMi application.
The electric water taxi boats operate on two canals in central Bangkok:
- Khlong Bang Lamphu - a historic canal in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok.
- Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem - a 5-kilometer canal that wraps around the outer edge of Bangkok's historic Rattanakosin Island.
Electric Bangkok water taxi boats can accommodate 6 passengers.
Bangkok Electric Water Taxi Route
The electric water taxi service in Bangkok covers the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem - Bang Lamphu route. There are 14 piers on the canals, where you can board the electric taxi boat:
- Hua Lamphong Railway Station Pier - the pier next to Hua Lamphong Railway Station, where you can transfer to MRT Hua Lamphong Station on the MRT Blue Line.
- Ratchadamnoen Nok Pier - the pier near Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, the building of the United Nations, Wat Sommanat Ratchaworawihan, and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium.
- Noppawong Pier - the pier near Bangkok Railcar Depot and the Nopphawong intersection.
- Yotse Pier - the pier opposite the office of the State Railway of Thailand.
- Ministry of Energy Pier - the nearest pier to the famous Bo Be Market, which is a bustling market with a wide range of vendors offering wholesale clothing, textiles, and jewelry.
- Lan Luang Intersection Pier - the nearest pier to the route of the Khlong Saen Saep Boat, which can be used for going to Wat Saket or to the shopping spots and attractions such as Central World, Pratunam, Nana, and MBK.
- Thewet Pier - the pier behind the Crown Property Bureau Headquarters that can be conveniently reached from Khao San Road via Samsen Road.
- Thewarat Market Pier - the pier next to Thewarat Market and within an easy walking distance from Thewes Pier on the Chao Phraya River, where you can board Bangkok river boats operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat and Thai Smile Boat.
- Democracy Pier - the pier next to Wat Makut Kasattriyaram Ratchaworawihan and close to an especially well-rated Pranakorn Heritage Hotel.
- Chao Pho Taksin Shrine Pier - the pier next to Usa Sawat Bridge on Bang Lamphu Canal, closest to Khao San Road.
- Nakhon Sawan Pier - the pier near Thewakam Rangrak Bridge and Nang Loeng Market, a century-old local market.
- Hua Lamphong Pier - the pier on the side of Hua Lamphong Railway Station, just 200 meters away from the starting point of the route.
- Ban Phan Thom Pier - the pier next to Wan Chat Bridge on Bang Lamphu Canal, closest to Democracy Monument.
- Phra Sumen Fort Pier - the pier next to Phra Sumen Fort, Santi Chai Prakan Park, and Phra Arthit Pier on the Chao Phraya River.
Most of the piers listed above are the same as those used by the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat service.
Bangkok Canal Boat Map
Explore the map of Bangkok canal piers, where you will find all the piers that are currently used by the electric Bangkok water taxi.
Bangkok Electric Water Taxi Schedule
The electric water taxi service in Bangkok is available daily, from 9:00 to 17:00.
Bangkok Electric Water Taxi Price
The water taxi price is calculated at a rate similar to calling an electric tuk-tuk on the MuvMi application.
For the utmost convenience, get a Tuk-Tuk Day Pass that allows you to explore Bangkok’s top sights at your own pace with unlimited rides on hop-on hop-off tuk-tuks and boats.
How to Use the Electric Taxi Boat Service
Steps for using the water taxi service:
- Download the MuvMi app and sign up.
- Add funds to your in-app wallet using a credit card or PromptPay.
- Select the area "Khlong Phadung - Bang Lamphu (Boat Area)," which is the last one in the list.
- Select the starting point and choose your destination (e.g., Hua Lamphong - Bang Lamphu).