After the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority’s failed attempt to launch a bike sharing system back in 2009, this year has seen a much improved effort, the Pun Pun bike sharing scheme. So, what’s the difference? For one, Pun Pun isn’t free and actually covers several different parts of Bangkok rather than just one particular area. Fifty bicycle stations are now set up across the city with space for 10 bikes at each. To reduce excuses, usage is even fairly straightforward; first register at www.punpunbikeshare.com and then collect your Pun Pun smart card from any of these bike stations: Siam Square, Chamchuri Square, All Seasons, CentralWorld 2, Park Venture, Vorawat, Surasak 1 and Rajanakarn. The card fee is B320, which covers life insurance and gets you B100 credit. You can then top up the card and check your balance at each station. Your identity and address will be used to track down the bike if it’s not returned before the station closes, and you will have to pay an overnight fine of B500; but in case of accidents where you are unable to return the bike, call 087-029-8888. If you lose the bike, you’ll have to pay an B8,000 fine which will be returned to you if the bike is later found. Stations currently open from 7am-8pm, but will be extended to 6am-12am after the trial stage is over. For more information, call the hotline at 087-029-8888.

How it Works:

1. Go to the booth located at each station and touch the bike rental option.

2. Tap your Pun Pun card on the screen and type in the four-digit verification code.

3. Choose the bike you want to rent and tap your card on the dock to unlock the bike.

Rental Fee:

15 min: Free 15 min-1hr: B10 1-3 hrs: B20 3-5 hrs: B40 5-6 hrs: B60 Over 8hrs: B100

Location:

1. Hualumpong Station
2. Ratchathewi 2 Station
3. Ratchathewi 3 Station
4. MBK Station
5. Chula 2 Station
6. Sam Yarn Station
7. Chamchuri Square Station
8. Chula 1 Station
9. Chula 3 Station
10. Yak Pathum Wan Station
11. Siam Center Station
12. Siam Square Station
13. Siam Paragon Station
14. Pratu Nam Station
15. Central World 2 Station
16. Central World 1 Station
17. Ratchaprasong Station
18. Henry Dunant Station
19. Sala Daeng Station
20. Zuellig House Station
21. Lumpini 2 Station
22. Lumpini 1 Station
23. Ratchadamri Station
24. Chidlom Station
25. Ploen Chit 1 Station
26. Ploen Chit 2 Station
27. Park Venture Station
28. All Seasons Station
29. Ruamrudee Station
30. Lumpini 3 Station
31. Thai-Belgium Station
32. Holiday Inn Station
33. Vorawat Station
34. Surasak 1 Station
35. Surasak 3 Station
36. Surasak 2 Station
37. Saint Louis Station
38. Sathorn 12 Station
39. Sathorn Square 1 Station
40. Sathorn Square 2 Station
41. Rajanakarn Station
42. Sathorn Thani Station
43. Sathorn City Tower Station
44. Sangthong Thani Station
45. Sathorn 5 Station
46. Convent Station
47. Suanplu Station
48. Sathorn Mart Station
49. Bangkok Insurance Station
50. Lumpini Tower Station