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  • Updated By LysDor on May 26, 2004
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  • Tuk-tuks - Bangkok
    by LysDor
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    This is a must - if you dare and are not afraid getting almost asphyxiate! Try one of these funny transportation which are three-wheeled contraptions that are half motorcycle and half golf cart. They offer exciting and UNSAFE-AT-ANY-SPEED transportation. They are more expensive than taxis, and since there is no meter, you must bargain with the driver on price. One even stopped after a few meters and just throw me out - he wasn't in the mood to go the way I was!

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    Tuk-tuks: Tuk-tuk: even though the...
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  • By vanessadb on August 26, 2002
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    Tuk-tuk: even though the polution is really bad in Bangkok, tuk-tuks are the best way to go around. Don't forget to negotiate the fare BEFORE you hop in though.

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    Tuk-tuks: Took-Took (also called...
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  • By TikkanWS on August 26, 2002
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    by TikkanWS
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    Took-Took (also called Sam-Lor) are the bright blue and yellow three wheeled taxis whose name comes from the noise their two cycle engines make. If the English fluency of taxi drivers is limited , that of took-took drivers is even less. They also like to race and to weave in and out of traffic, providing a hair-raising ride and exposing its occupants to the noxious fumes from Bangkok traffic. Fares begin at 30 Baht. Took-Tooks are fun for short trips, but choose a taxi for longer journeys.

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    Tuk-tuks: TUK TUK: these are the 'land...
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  • By shivan on August 26, 2002
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  • TUK TUK: these are the 'land taxis'. Tuk tuk are small motor bikes with some sort of sofas in the back. You sit there, at the open air (and air pollution is at an incredible level) and the driver brings you everywhere. There are thousands of them, they run fast in the messy traffic, and if the drivers see a pale face walking, they stop offering you a city tour at a cheap price. The only problems that you're probably going to be stopped every 2 minutes by these guys.

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    Tuk-tuks: When you visit Bangkok you...
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  • By Lozza_9 on August 26, 2002
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  • When you visit Bangkok you should travel around in a TUK TUK. The formerly motorized saamlor is rapidly becoming a piece of history in Bangkok, although they can still always be found near tourist sites. They are best for short journeys as they are uncomfortable and, being open to the elements, you are more than likely to suffer from the fumes. Bargaining is essential and the fare must be sorted out before boarding. The driver may try and take you to shops, do not be persuaded, you could be there for a long time. The shops pay the TUK TUK drivers for every customer they bring. I've heard of travellers being taken to a carpet shop and been shown loads of carpets and they found it very hard to leave.

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    Tuk-tuks: Take a tuk-tuk ! Very fast way...
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  • By Kozzmozz on August 26, 2002
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    Take a tuk-tuk ! Very fast way of transport, inexpensive and fun to ride ! Short trips (few blocks/max. 30 min.) will cost about 20-30 Baht.

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    Tuk-tuks: You must try this kind of TAXI...
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  • By Dophinfly on August 25, 2002
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    You must try this kind of TAXI . Be carefull , the air of Bangkok isn't fresh !!

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    Tuk-tuks: Use the Tuk- tuk :) ...but...
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  • By Guttvik79 on August 25, 2002
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    Use the Tuk- tuk :) ...but once again....you really have to bargain and make sure you do not end up at one of the Buddah, because if the driver of the Tuk- tuk get you there- he get a free petrol- bong!

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    Tuk-tuks: Try the tuk-tuk (motorized...
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  • Updated By hermionesola on August 25, 2002
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    Try the tuk-tuk (motorized rickshaw) at least once. They overcharge, I know, but they're fun. And they're fast, thanks to tuk-tuk drivers who drive like maniacs.

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    Tuk-tuks: Try a tuk-tuk, a motorized...
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  • Updated By carolineraat on August 25, 2002
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    Try a tuk-tuk, a motorized three-wheeled bike that will get you enywhere you like n no time!

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