Transport In Thailand – Transportation Guide
Transportation in Thailand is abundant in types and frequency, especially in the bigger cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Even most of the Islands have plenty of transport options for getting around. A tuk tuk, motorbike taxi, taxi, minivan, boat and others or rentals are never too far away….and ‘cheap as chips’.
Thailand Taxis – Cheap and Plentiful
A form of transport needed that’s usually unavoidable is a taxi. Taxis are available in the bigger cities and they’re much cheaper than western countries to use.
While taxis in Thailand are plentiful and cheap there are many tourists and Thai’s that run into difficulties, with the main issue being overcharging, especially on arrival at a destination. Mostly, I have had problem free rides and others have gone the extra mile……………….. (See Thailand Taxi Advice and Tips) or (Taxis in Bangkok).
Tuk Tuks In Thailand – A Thrill of a Ride
These three wheeler 2 stroke engine vehicles (Tuk Tuks) are iconic to Thailand (India – Rickshaws) that you’ll see whizzing around cities with tourists holding onto the rails bobbing around on the back seat.
Many travelers on their first visit to Thailand want to try out a ride in a tuk tuk. It’s a lot of fun!
While they were one of the main modes of transport before taxis some years ago, they’re now mainly used in tourist areas (See Tuk Tuks in Thailand Info Here).
Trains in Thailand – Fun, Cheap & Safe
One of the safest and fun ways to travel around Thailand is train travel. Great way to see the country………
It’s an experience in itself while traveling the country. While the trains are not as up to date or the service as many other countries it is improving and the old fashionedness of it all can be appealing. It’s also a great way to get around just like the locals do (See Thailand Train Travel Guide).
Bangkok Transport Guide – Getting Around Easily & Conveniently
What, another Bangkok Transport Guide? You could be forgiven for briefly edging towards that route of thinking.
But—and it’s a BIG but, as anyone remotely experienced with Bangkok knows–the speed at which all manner of change sweeps through the Thai capital can sometimes be surprising. In simple terms, things change in Bangkok—a lot, often, and consistently (See Bangkok Transport Guide).
Foreigners Driving in Thailand: A Brief Guide
Many visitors to Thailand are probably either too jet lagged or too excited to be paying that much attention to what might seem like minor details of their cab journey to the hotel.
However, the way the taxi ride from the airport goes can often provide valuable insights to the way people drive on the roads in a country (See Foreigners Driving in Thailand Guide).
Foreigners Applying for Thai Driving Licence – A Brief Guide
For those staying longer term in Thailand on a Non-Immigration visa the law requests the persons hold a Thai driving licence.
If a person already has a national driving licence then the process is quiet straight forward and just required the correct documents and a day at the Department of Land Transport (See Foreigners Applying for Thai Driving Licence).
Grab Taxi Thailand Review – Using the App and Service
The introduction of transport and food apps has been a major benefit for tourists and locals alike. Using the apps automatically removes many of the challenges and especially those related to the language barrier. It is now just common sense to use an app like Grab for taxis (See Grab Taxi Thailand Review).
Bolt Taxi Thailand Review – Using the App and Service
Bolt is a similar transport app like Grab, with a few differences. While it is not as popular as Grab, a lot of Thai people are using the service because it is generally cheaper. Bolt is limited to the main cities at the moment, but this is likely to change. (See Bolt Taxi Thailand Review).
