Over the years the Bangkok’s canals have been traversed by a dizzying array of exotic watercraft, from the classic longtail to the noodle-vending canoe. But none have more cachet locally than the James Bond boat (a.k.a. rocket boat), named for its appearance in the 1974 Bond thriller “The Man with the Golden Gun”. This half day adventure will combine cultural exploration with high-speed thrills. You’ll first cross the Chao Phraya river on a relaxing cruise north to the town of Nonthaburi. Here, a longtail boat will take you into a canal system unlike those found closer to the city. Peaceful scenes of rural canal life will transport you to a simpler, more innocent time. After an hour, the appearance of rocket boats signals a dramatic change of pace. Instant thrills ensue as high speed manoeuvres through narrow canals will get your adrenalin pumping. Adrenaline rush over, another longtail boat will take you back to Chinatown.