Tips to Ride a Tuk Tuk in Bangkok

1111 TIPS TO RIDE A TUK TUK IN pAnakok BAnakok Tuk Tuks or "Sam Lor" are common method of transportation in Bangkok and it is much loved by the tourists and visitors to travel around the city. Originating from old fashioned rickshaws, Tuk Tuk is also a rickshaw with an engine fitted. - TIPS TO REMEMBER URE ! ARE FARE! FARE ! FARES can be DIFFERED depending on the distance travelled, time of the day, traffic situation or even on the mood of the driver. FARE! FARE! TAXI It is good to NEGOTIATE the price before you board, especially if you are a tourist. Remember to bargain for 5 – 15 baht LOWER the proposed fare. thanks! Be alert of the "MAFIA" tuk tuk around the tourist areas. Some may offer you sightseeing or will try to offer special shopping places or things. Keep the chat short and sweet with a simple "NO, THANKS". AVOID taking tuk tuks during PEAK HOURS if you don't like to be sweaty and breathing in the hazardous fumes from engines. STOP SHORT TRIPS TUK TUKS are ideal for SHORT TRIPS. TAXI citadines Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok APART'HOTEL Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok offers international travellers the comforts of an urban city residence ideally located for leisure and business. A wide array of popular shopping and entertainment outlets, local and international restaurants, even museums and theatres are in the immediate vicinity or just a short drive away. VISIT - http://www.citadines.com/en/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit23.html for more information