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Tuk-tuks: One of a Kind
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  • By littlegirl0130 on January 8, 2005
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by littlegirl0130
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    Tuk-Tuk drivers will always answer Bt100 when you ask how much, but you have to negotiate and start with Bt60 and stick with it...they will eventually say yes... In riding this, it's okay if you just need a picture taken...but not an everyday ride...

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    Tuk-tuks: Go TuK TuK (Samlor or 3 wheels car)
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  • By Pat_Bangkok on October 22, 2006
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by Pat_Bangkok
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    These three-wheeled 'open-air' motorised taxis are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up to 3 kilometers, are approximately 30 baht. for new adventure in the city, some people like Tuk Tuk, some said that it's too fast and dangerous, some said Tuk Tuk is expensive. I think Tuk Tuk is a unique transportation in Bangkok which not bad to try.

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    Tuk-tuks: Tuk -Tuk , a must experience
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  • By Mikebb on March 13, 2006
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  • Tuk - Tuks waiting for customers - Bangkok
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    The simple Tuk Tuk remains an important mode of transport , however I believe its presence is fading , possibly due to the Skytrain and the new Metro rail system giving better and more efficient transport. The Skyrail and metro only service certain areas and the Tuk Tuk remains prominent in areas where rail has not reached. It is a refreshing experience if not scary at times to take a journey in these little machines. More often than not the tourist loses control when he enters the Tuk Tuk as the direct route is nearly always via a tailor or jeweller, where the driver earns commision in a petrol allowance should you stay 5 or 10 minutes. Should a sale be made he earns a commission and if he is generous he may not charge you for the journey. Enjoy your trip.

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    Tuk-tuks: Tuk Tuk's
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  • Updated By Teledude on January 4, 2004
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  • Tuk Tuk - Bangkok
    Tuk Tuk
    by Teledude
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    Yes, this is a must do in Bangkok just because it is quintessentially Bangkok itself. Although it's not always the best experience, it can be interesting. Beware though. You can and should bargain for Tuk Tuk rides. They know what they can get and at times won't accept anything less. Don't fall for it unless you really want to take that trip. They will accost you at every opportunity. Just be polite and say no thanks or bargain for a price. Outside of major tourist attractions beware of price gouging. We tried to get one outside a major Wat and were told it would be 250 baht! We said forget it and walked a bit aways from the foreigner exit and found one to the same place for about 60 baht. So don't fall for it and don't worry, the taxis are metered if you can't 'find a cheap Tuk Tuk. One thing while riding in Tuk Tuks- keep your personal items secure and hidden. They are open and subject to drive-by thieves. I haven't seen it happen but suspect it wouldn't be difficult. Also, wear a face mask to breathe. The air is infamous for it's pollution and driving around with notorious Bangkok traffic in an open air vehicle is asking for breathing troubles.

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    Tuk-tuks: Tut-Tut
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  • Updated By hassan_abu on November 12, 2002
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by hassan_abu
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    I do not know what to categorise this kind of transport. Is it a motorcycle, a taxi, but whatever it is, it is the most convenient and cheapest way to get around busy Bangkok. We got a Tut-Tut driver just outside the Siam Centre and booked him the whole day. He brought us around Bangkok and we even invited him to for meals. Unfortunately, we forgot to take a picture of this very nice fellow. Hey, Mr Tut-tut man, if you happen to see this picture, please accept my apologies.

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    Tuk-tuks: Tuk-tuks are silly, but very convenient
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  • By Rodan44 on June 2, 2004
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  • Inside a Bangkok Tuk-Tuk - Bangkok
    Inside a Bangkok Tuk-Tuk
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    The tuk-tuk is an enduring symbol of Thailand, but it is also cramped, loud, and smelly. Still, everyone should ride in one at least once. Bangkok definitely has no shortage of these golfcarts-on-crack, and the drivers can sometimes be very aggressive in harrassing tourists for rides. Sometimes tuk-tuks are perfect to get you where you want to go, but other times you are better off taking a regular taxi or the skytrain. Just remember to settle on a fare before you get in and don't let them talk you into stopping at their friend's store.

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    Tuk-tuks: Getting around is easy. At...
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  • Updated By depresno on September 12, 2002
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by depresno
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    Getting around is easy. At least getting transportation is easy, but there is constantly traffic jam everywhere. If you take a Tuk-tuk you pay only 30 Bath for one our and 50 bath for two ours. But be aware of these guys.. They are all hustlers(see warnings or dangers). The locals travel by moped taxis. They are usually privat person stopped on request(!). I think they pay 10 bath anywhere they want to go, but you dont go far in an open vehicle in this poluted city.

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    Tuk-tuks: Tuk-tuk
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  • By Pomska on September 12, 2002
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by Pomska
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    I have travelled also by tuk-tuk. They are very cheap but can be uncomfortable and unstable in heavy traffic or the rainy season. You have to negotiate the price before you climb into the vechile. It has been said that 30-60 bahts is reasonable when you are travelling shops to shops in the city. The tuk-tuk is noisy, motorised three-wheeler with covered seats.

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    Tuk-tuks: Plane
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  • By R.Dettmann on September 8, 2002
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by R.Dettmann
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    You just must ride with one of those Tuck Tuck's!!! They are really FUN!!! An experience that you'll never forget!

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    Tuk-tuks: Notorious Tuk-tuk
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  • Updated By dfactor on December 15, 2005
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  • Tuk-tuk for hire - Bangkok
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    You couldn't help having this love-and-hate feelings towards the tuk-tuks in Bangkok. For a start, they are ever ready to rip you off, expecting you to pay 200 Baht for a trip, even though a more comfortable taxi with air-conditioning can cost a lot less, with the meter running of course. Always agree on the price before you step into one. If you don't get the price you want, just hail another tuk-tuk. It's quite a challenge to communicate with the drivers, even with my finger pointing on the map telling them where I want to go. You don't want to be caught in a traffic jam in a tuk-tuk, breathing in the gas from the vechicles around you, esepcially the trucks and buses. But then again, a trip to Bangkok isn't quite complete without a tuk-tuk ride.

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