Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Săhm·lór & Túk-túk
Săhm·lór are three-wheeled pedicabs that are typically found in small towns where traffic
is light and old-fashioned ways persist.
The modern era's version of the human-powered săhm·lór is the motorised túk-túk.
They're small utility vehicles, powered by screaming engines (usually LPG-powered) and
a lot of flash and sparkle.
With either form of transport the fare must be established by bargaining before depar-
ture. In tourist centres, túk-túk drivers often grossly overcharge foreigners, so have a
sense of how much the fare should be before soliciting a ride. Hotel staff are helpful in
providing reasonable fare suggestions.
TAXI
Bangkok has the most formal system of metered taxis. In other cities, a taxi can be
a private vehicle with negotiable rates. You can also travel between cities by taxi
but you'll need to negotiate a price as few taxi drivers will run a meter for intercity
travel.
