Tuk Tuk Rides in Thailand: Unique Journeys of World
Tuk Tuk rides in Thailand are rated as unique journeys of world. Some call it a scam, some rate it as adventurous; whatever be it, this is a must experience if you are in Thailand.
They are considered unsafe and was once banned off the main roads of Thailand. However when motorized auto rickshaws hit the roads, these tuk tuks made a come back.
I had mixed experiences when I toured through Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Bangkok in Thailand. It was a mix of good, bad and worst! Nevertheless I would again want to take the tuk tuk rides in Thailand if I am ever there again.
You can read them here: Tuk Tuk Experiences in Bangkok
Self drive tuk tuk rides are a rage. Many tourists take just to get that experience of Thailand while moving a convoy of tuk tuks at a slow or moderate pace.
A tuk tuk driver relaxing in his tuk-tuk. He seemed to be taking a break. This tuk tuk looked very strange to me. I was wondering which direction it would move. Seeing the rear view mirror I assume it would move right to left in the picture.
Tourists will be seated in front and the driver would steer them to places I guess. That would be quite an effort too. What do you think?
We have a Philippine Tuk tuk version called tricycle. LOL. But of course, Tuk tuk is a must try in Thailand.
I am fascinated with the word itself “Tuk Tuk.” I am wondering what does it mean. I guess it is also similar to the one we have here in the Philippines. Is Tuk Tuk the most dominant mode of transportation in Thailand? I am planning to visit Thailand by next year.
I would guess left to right. One time my friends and I were visiting Bangkok and we decided to take a tuk tuk, much smaller than the one on your photo. We were 5 and imagined we’d have to take two of them but no, the driver insisted would all fit in one. Boy wasn’t that one hell of a ride!
remind me of e rickshaw in delhi
I had travelled in one of those ages ago in Thailand, nice click!
I liked its name, “tuk-tuk” 🙂
Such an interesting transport and an equally interesting name. It looks so colorful 🙂
How colorful and strange! You’re right, I cannot tell which way it’ll move 🙂
strange…I have never seen this kind of tuk tuk when I was in Thailand
Quite a colorful tuk tuk this is!
Quite tricky to guess. But nice TUK-TUK
Lovely one! 🙂
Tuk tuk rides are fun till you get down to bargain the price!
I have never felt it in real, but seen it in movies. ty for sharing.
I’ve seen them in movies and pictures. Didn’t know that they are called Tuk tuk. They are always so vibrant in color like our own trucks in small towns.
Why don’t you click some of those trucks with their saucy captions and art!
Loved it!
Interesting!
Oh, yes. I’ve been in one. Nice click!
I love the tuk-tuk whichever way it moves :p
What a fun vehicle. I love the colour and its whimsy.
Wonderful colours !
I was wondering how many people would fit in there? Really Colorful!
I thought we were going to have an accident first time I was in one of these, but no, the driver was very skilful!
Very colorful and fun looking.
Oh how this reminds me of my life in Khartoum, Sudan! This is indeed a much more colourful tuk-tuk than I'm used to Indrani. It looks as though it should move from right to left but why the single wheel at the "back" with two wheels in the front. In any event, it makes for good touring and getting great photos. Hope you're having a lovely day. Greetings, Jo
how colorful!
These Tuk tuk are such fun to ride in, you get such an unusual view of the other traffic.
This is a fascinating (and colorful) vehicle. I'll bet it would be a good way for a photographer to see the sights.
I think tuk tuks can move either way !
Wow is that ever colorful!! Beautiful shot
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very colorful. He's seems relaxed!
It is a cute and colorful means of transportation. Great capture, Indrani!
he sure is relaxing in there..
and the tuk tuk is colorful tooo ..
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lovely and colourful. Nice click.
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It does look strangely placed 🙂
My ! You get around!
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What a fun, colorful and delightful capture! A cute little contraption indeed! I, too, love the name! Thanks for the fun, Indrani!!
Oh I love the tuk-tuk! What a cute little contraption! Even the name is so cute! Lovely capture here, thanks for sharing.