Adventure Thailand

Tuk Tuks are an inexpensive Thai style taxi, itʼs basically a 3 wheel motorbike. In the back it has seats for the customers to sit on. The price for a ride is pretty cheap and you can always negotiate. Itʼs a very fast mode of transportation, so should really hold on to something. Tuk Tuks are particular good for Bangkok traffic. The Tuk Tuk can go around small roads, alleys, and sidewalks for short cuts. I was always a little scared It could be loud and windy also since it doesnʼt have the window. Itʼs all open air but itʼs also can be so much fun!

Tuk Tuk Setup

The interior is not very complicated. There is a drivers seat in the front, and the back is the passenger area. Basically its a scooter with the extra space in back. The passenger seat is a little higher up than the drivers seat is. You can fit 3-4 people comfortably, I saw some high school kids fit about 6-7 people in there, I donʼt think the driver was very happy. Sometimes in that case the driver could ask for a little more money, which I think is reasonable!

Where To Find Tuk Tuks

You can find Tuk Tuks all over Bangkok, but not every province in Thailand has them. They are often found in some of the other larger urban areas in Thailand such as like Changmai, Hard Yai, and Ayutthaya. Nowadays it’s become more for the tourist thing to do. You can have Tuk Tuk day tours even. They would bring you to all the popular tourist places, like The Gran Palace, Wat Prakao, Wat Arun etc., In this case the driver can always speak English and act as your tour guide. Watch out for the jewelry store visits though, Sometimes they drop you off at the jewelry store so theyʼre get paid a nice percentage of whatever you buy. Be careful here because some of the stores are not that good quality stuffs. This is not mean that all the Tuk Tuk tour are bad you just have be careful not to spend extra money on something thatʼs not the worth the price!

 Conclusion

Tuk Tuks are really a fun part of Thailand culture. Although they are seen more in the city areas nowadays then anywhere else, and they are certainly financed much by the tourist industry, you should definately give one a try next time you are in Thailand. But if your a tourist, make sure you don’t get overcharged!