| Tuk tuks are synonymous with Asia and Thailand is | | | | journey that takes between 10-15 minutes will likely |
| particularly fond of the gas-guzzling mode of transport. | | | | cost around 200-300 baht. |
| Although they are noisy and loud as well as | | | | What to see in a tuk tuk? |
| uncomfortable they remain on the things to do on | | | | Tuk tuks are best used for shorter journeys and |
| many visitors’ travel itineraries and a trip to Thailand | | | | simply for the novelty factor rather than as a means |
| without a ride on a tuk tuk just wouldn’t be the | | | | of getting around. They are more useful in places such |
| same. | | | | as Bangkok where the traffic is heavy and noisy |
| Tuk tuks are widely available throughout most of the | | | | anyway and you simply blend in with the crowds but in |
| tourist regions of Phuket but few will be found outside | | | | Phuket where the sun is shining and the beach can be |
| of these main areas. This is because they are not a | | | | admired from many roads; a noisy, bumpy tuk tuk |
| cheap way to travel so locals will shun them in favour | | | | should be savoured for the trip back to your Phuket |
| of songthaews (local buses) or scooters. Many Phuket | | | | hotel late at night. |
| hotels offer tuk tuk rides close to their entrance area. | | | | Tuk tuks are fun for those travelling with children as |
| What to expect from a tuk tuk? | | | | riding one is somewhat of an experience. Your Phuket |
| Tuk tuks are noisy so be prepared for a | | | | hotel is a good way to organise a tuk tuk journey and |
| non-conversational journey once on the go! The seats | | | | they are ideal for using for the following journeys: |
| are generally quite comfortable although the rides are | | | | Short journeys |
| often bumpy as eth small machines feel every hole | | | | Late night journeys |
| and nook in the road. Tuk tuks have a roof and a back | | | | Early morning journeys |
| rest as well as seats to comfortably hold two people, | | | | Novelty rides |
| three at a squeeze, and the sides are open. | | | | To get to and from your hotel |
| Where to find a tuk tuk? | | | | To get to and from the beach |
| Visitors wanting to enjoy an authentic tuk tuk ride can | | | | As a way to see the local sights such as the main |
| find them in places such as Patong, Karon and Kata | | | | Beach Road |
| and the odd one will be available in slightly less | | | | Tuk tuks are not great for using to get between |
| crowded regions such as Rawai. They are usually | | | | towns as the distance takes its toll on both your ears |
| found dotted along the side of the road and drivers | | | | and your backside. If you do choose to use a tuk tuk |
| can also be flagged down if driving past with no | | | | to get from Patong to Kata or Karon or to Central |
| passengers. | | | | Festival shopping centre, you can expect to pay |
| How much is a tuk tuk? | | | | almost the same for a single journey as for a return |
| Due to their popularity with visitors looking for a taste | | | | as drivers are limited to pick up passengers in set |
| of ‘authentic Thailand’, tuk tuks in Phuket are | | | | places meaning if they make a long journey they will |
| quite expensive although compared to a cab in the | | | | have to return empty handed unless they are taking |
| Western world it is still cheap. Be prepared to pay for | | | | you back. |
| the ride rather than just the journey cost and a typical | | | | |