Going Around Thailand

Whatever country you visit, transportation or the means by which one gets around town is an important point of discussion. While some universal forms of transportation are to be expected - for example, four-wheelers like taxis and bus - there will always be some form of transportation that is truly unique to the place. Of course, the form of travel in a destination totally depends on what is practical in the native terrain. With no further ado, let us take a look at some of the most popular means to roam around Thailand.

Before you go places, ask yourself this question: am I in a hurry or not? Whether you nod or swing your head from side to side, you know that your travel will be slow and clumsy on the back of an elephant while you would be able to save precious time when you decide to take a water taxi. Of course, you can expect to cut travel time in half with a train ride or when you choose to experience the local lifestyle inside a tuk-tuk (three-wheeled motorcycle taxis). Whichever ride you choose, do not forget to negotiate with the driver regarding the fee before you get on board the vehicle. Though taxis come with meters and set rates, local transports like tuk-tuks or water taxis require you to haggle a bit in order to decide on the amount you would pay. Finally, make sure that you have the exact amount in hand so that you would not have to dig around in your pockets for spare change.