Transport of Thailand in pictures
For half a year while we lived in Thailand, I periodically took pictures of all sorts of cars, bikes, people on bikes, public transport. And now I want to share these photos with you. Therefore, this time there are few words and almost only photos..
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Public transport
I have already laid out something in my articles. But it's okay if I repeat myself, let everything be in one place. As a rule, tuk-tuk (types of motorcycles with a sidecar), sang-teo (pickups, where there are benches in the back), something like a mini-
buses (can be based on anything), and regular buses from old (short distances) to new and comfortable (between cities). In some cities, tuk-tuk or sang-teo may look different, so they are made on the basis of other units. I wrote about public transport here - Bangkok Metro, Bangkok Bus Stations, Bangkok Railway Stations
Buses
Small buses, often old, run for short distances. However, some of them have air conditioning. Such buses are also used for movement within the city, but there are also modern ones. Sometimes there are minivans on some routes. Between cities, for long distances, there are comfortable buses with air conditioning and a toilet (often double-decker), where there is vip, 1st and 2nd class. Classes do not differ significantly among themselves - seat width, food, speed of movement and the presence of a toilet.
Short distance buses
Public transport in Bangkok
Double-decker buses
Some buses are painted
First class on the bus
Minibuses, sang-teo
Sang-teo are covered pickups with seats made inside. It is the most popular form of transport in the city and the surrounding suburbs. Larger units can also go, in the form of trucks, where the body is redone for passengers. Usually the fare costs about 20 baht (20r) inside the city, or a little higher if further.
Sang-teo in Chiang Mai
Minibus in Phuket
Knock knock in Thailand
Tuk-tuks are usually made on the basis of a sidecar motorcycle. Only the stroller is not from the side, but from the back or front. Mostly tourists move on them, as this is the most expensive type of transport. The knock knock can also be in the form of a small car. The fare starts from 100 baht (100r), as you bargain.
Knock knock in Chiang Mai
Tuk-tuk dashboard
Inverted tuk-tuk
Tuk-tuk sometimes glow at night
Knock knock in the form of a car
Mototaxi
They are not found everywhere, but also often. Usually they carry 1-2 passengers for a short distance and cost 50 baht (50r).
Mototaxi in Phuket
Old cars
For some reason, I have a special love for old cars (this does not apply to Russians). But not to those who were at the beginning of the last century, but rather in its second half. One of my favorites is a 60s Ford Mustang. Of course, I did not see him in Tai, but something similar happened. Moreover, I do not know either the names or characteristics, I just like to look at them.
Red mercedes convertible
Kind of American
Hippie mobile in Chiang Mai
I love yellow station wagons
It seems also American
There are a lot of beetles in Chiang Mai
War machine
Something yellow and old
Taxi to Pai
Thai ambulance
Astin Cooper in Bangkok
I want myself the same
Modern machines
Since there are many farmers, workers in Thailand, as well as unpaved roads off-piste, the most popular cars here are pickups. When I first came to the vegetable market, I immediately thought, if only our summer residents and collective farmers would envy the Thais. They drive around on Toyota ...
Toyota Hilux is one of the most popular cars
Pickup trucks in Thailand
Pickup trucks overload...
Unaccustomed to us
In Thailand, as in any other country, there are various means of transportation that are not typical of our country. Some of these are for tourists, some for locals.
Campaign vehicles - drive and broadcast
Wooden machines in Pai
Small cars for small people
Transportation in Chiang Saen
Cafe machine in Chiang Mai
How they ride in a cage
And someone also rides a bike
The cycle rickshaw got tired
Mobile ATM in Bangkok
Probably not a mobile bar anymore
Motorbikes
The most popular way to move. First week in Chiang Mai we wondered where the sidewalks were, where the pedestrians were ... And that's why, there is no need to walk when there is a bike. And how they go there is a separate song, 3-4 people each, with bags and trunks. Sometimes even the driver is not visible behind the things..
4 people on one bike is a common thing
Bike with sidecar
The guy in the stroller doesn't even bother
And why is she so tall?
Fruit maker - bike and stroller
For groceries only on a bike
Thais on bikes
Three wheel scooter
What a handsome man!
P.S. If anyone knows the name of the cars, I will be happy to sign. I have no idea how to look for them in the pictures :)