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Thailand Transportation - Provincial Transport
Taxis
Only the towns of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and
Hat Yai have metered taxis. For taxis in other towns, the
fare must be negotiated BEFORE getting in. Fares in towns
other than Bangkok should never exceed 200 Baht, unless going
to remote villages beyond the town's perimeters.
Songthaews
These are vans with 2 rows of seats in the back,
thus the literal translation of "2 rows". In towns
outside of Bangkok, these are equivalent to city buses, running
along popular routes at fixed fare prices, normally in the
range of 20-40 Baht. If you're traveling in a large group,
it might be worthwhile to hire the songthaews as taxis.
Rickshaws / Samlors
These three-wheeled bicycles are used to transport
1-2 people a short distance. Prices should be negotiated BEFORE
getting in. Roughly 30-60 Baht is reasonably for those few
kilometers.
Tuk-tuks
The motorized version of the samlors were introduced
here by the Japanese during WWII. These are always popular
with tourists, though they are uncomfortable in heavy traffic
(carbon monoxide indulgence) and the rainy season, and are
extremely noisy. Prices should be negotiated BEFORE getting
in. Roughly 30-60 Baht is reasonably for those few kilometers.
Hired Car
If you want to go your own way, there are many
car hire firms in Thailand, including international rental
companies such as Hertz and Avis. The road system is good
and well sign - posted. An international driving license is
required.
Hired Motorbike
Mopeds and motorbikes are extremely popular
and highly available in most provincial towns, especially
the seaside resort towns. Average price for one day's rent
may be as low as 200-300 Baht, depending on the type of moped/motorbike.
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