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 Motorcyle Taxis in Sukhumvit
Soi 3 near Phloenchit by machomikemd, 2 more photos
The motorcycle taxis for long hauls are the same as those for short hauls. Just go to any motorcycle taxi stand. The fare for long hauls is negotiable. You will pay approximately the same as you would for a taxi, more or less. You will just get there quicker on a motorcycle taxi during rush hour, as they drive down the stripes between cars, off the side of the road, down back alleys, literally under buildings, and wherever a motorcycle with two people can squeeze. (Underneath buildings means thru build underground parking lots.) Be careful to keep your knees in and watch your feet in order to avoid injury. When the road opens up, they may go very fast, including between cars. If you have the misfortune to get a daredevil motorcycle driver, or come across an overly aggressive taxi, it can be a harrowing experience. Theme: Motorcycle
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In rush hours, there is a lot of traffic jam, if your late and want to be on time you can try the motorcycle taxi. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares are 10 baht. You need to bargin the fare before taking the ride. Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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A new form of transport provides a faster, albeit riskier answer for commuting during peak traffic hours. They can be found at almost every corner and can go anywhere in Bangkok. Fares must be negiotiated. Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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Motorcycle "taxis" are everywhere in Bangkok.
They are quick, available, and cheap.
You might be tempted.
I say: AVOID them..
Riding on the back of a motorbike taxi is not healthy for your kneecaps, your shins, your elbows or your skull.
I've seen too many motorbike accidents here, with riders flat out on the pavement.
I can not think of even one reason to take a motor bike taxi ride in Bangkok.
Not one.
Some cheap hotels are far down small sois.
The most convenient way to get from there to the main roads is motorcycle taxi.
I say that's a bad choice of hotel: bad location.
Better to look a bit more carefully before you make a reservation, so you can be near skytrain, subway, or main roads with lots of conventional taxis coming and going.
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If you found this tip useful, I hope you'll give it a rating by clicking below. If you have specific questions about long-stay in Bangkok, you are welcome to send me email. - Peter Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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If you are in a big hurry, then mc-taxi is an option. BUT, it is not the safest. If you go anyway, keep you feet, arms and legs close to your body otherwise you will soon loose one of them against another car or truck.
You will be provided with a helmet but it won't help much if an accident.
They drive like crazy! Theme: Motorcycle
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Motorbikes are also a common way to travel and are a lot more fun than the other ways. They only do short journeys and cost around 10 - 20 baht for wherever you want to go. They are also very dangerous and you will not be given a helmet so be warned. Just look out for a bunch of thais on motorbikes wearing normally orange jackets. Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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One day on my last trip I was in a bit of a rush to get somewhere, actually it was to Winston's (travelagent4tahailand) travel agency to pick up my tickets for Vietnam. So I decided to take one opf the motorcycle taxis to get thru the traffic. In general it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, but sometimes it was positively frightening. How do they fit thru some of those gaps in the traffic?? Also I'm not sure he allowed for the fact he had a heavy fereng on the back rather than a trim Thai so our acceleration across traffic was also sometimes worriying.
However it was cheap and definitely quicker than either a tuk-tuk or taxi would have been Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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You HAVE to take one of these.... it doesn't matter where you're going.... it's WONDERFULLY scary! You might forget the club you ended up, but the ride there will forever remain in hyour memory!
PLUS, you won't be stuck in traffic! Theme: Motorcycle
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be careful with who you pick to ride some drivers are on some thing & it is very easy to catch your self on the exacust & burn your leg Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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