Typrus cabs range from bikes to transfers
Thailand attracts millions of tourists with its golden sand beaches and tropical palm trees. Navigating the resort areas of the country on foot in the heat will be difficult, and the distance between the beaches is not an insignificant one. Public transportation like Thai buses - is not the way, so people have to either rent it, or use the services of taxi in Thailand. To understand the peculiarities of using each of all types of Thai cabs, you need to consider its types and cost.
Tuk-tuk
Tuk-tuk cab in Thailand is one of the most popular means of transportation in the resort areas. In terms of services offered, somewhat similar to our shuttles, but they look like a mini van with a canopy (roof).
Local drivers are always trying to modernize their vehicle with dodgers, neon lights, and chrome rims on the wheels. Usually the tuk-tuk always has fun and loud music, often with such a bass, that you won't get bored on the road.
But these all the niceties don't mean that all tourists like tuk-tuks. And there are three reasons for that:
- Bad condition - among all the beautiful cars in Thailand, there are real rusty and dirty buckets that you just don't want to get into.
- Riding in the rain - this is a situation no one likes, in which a tuk-tuk driving through puddles in the rain will leave its passengers covered in mud, so it's better not to ride in white.
- Safety - alas, tuk-tuk is not a safe cab, in a serious Truck accident in Thailand, will be many victims.
Moto-sai
Moto cab (moto-sai) is considered the most common and mobile means of transportation in all of Thailand. In order to become a passenger of such a cab, you need to make an agreement with the driver. Depending on the distance and the route the cost can vary. Often bikers, as if forgetting about the passenger, begin to be reckless and thus put him in danger. So we have to constantly remind him of you. Isn't it better to take a bike rental in Thailand than to use their services?
Taxi Taxi meter
Taxi meter in Thailand is, the usual passenger cab. Most often this type of transport is used for trips to and from the airport or hotel. Officially they have meters, but few people in Thailand, and the cost depends on the resort and the route of the trip. The only drawback of this Thai taxi is traffic jams, if tuk-tuk and bikes can easily bypass them, Taxi meter is not able to do it.
Transfers
Transfers in Thailand is something similar to Taxi meter, only more comfortable and convenient. The bottom line is that you order a transfer through the Internet at a certain time, the car arrives at the destination point, the driver comes out and waits for you with a sign in his hands, where will be written your information, in addition, he can help with luggage. You can book your transfer at the company's website 12 Go Asia.
Another difference is the ability to order a minibus, provided you are traveling in a large group and do not fit into a regular passenger car.
How much does a cab cost in Thailand?
Approximate cost for tuk-tuks:
- Phuket. Karon - Patong - 350 baht, Kata - Patong - 500 baht.
- Pattaya. For about the same distance the price is 2-3 times lower.
Approximate cost for bikes:
- Phuket. Karon - Patong - 250 (300) baht.
- Pattaya. Similar.
Approximate cost per Taxi meter:
Because of its island location in Phuket everything is significantly more expensive than in the mainland resorts, so don't be surprised if in Pattaya for a tuk tuk ride you will only be asked 20 Baht. The price for the tuk-tuk between the beaches of Phuket is officially spelled out on the stands in the driveway, but usually you can negotiate with the drivers, because English and a little bit of Russian know almost everyone. The price is better to negotiate with the driver in advance. The most popular destinations for tourists on Phuket island are transfers between the beaches of Patong, Karon and Kata.