Travel THAILAND TUK TUK ride Experience Exploring around the beautiful city of Bangkok

What is the history of tuk tuks in Thailand?
Tuk tuks can trace their ancestry back to the early 20th century. Back then, they were known simply as "sam lor" (meaning '3 wheels' in Thai) and were pedal-powered.
Legend has it that the first sam lor was wheeled out in Ratchasima (Korat) Province in 1933, when a Chinese merchant attached two big stabilizers to his ordinary bicycle. The design caught on, and pretty soon sam lor were ferrying passengers all over the place.
They became so popular that Bangkok authorities banned them from the city. But sam lor would soon be back with a bang, when motorized rickshaws arrived from Japan in the 1960s. These would evolve into the modern beasts that roam the streets today.


How to take a tuk-tuk in Bangkok?
There a few tips when it comes to taking tuk-tuks in Bangkok. Always agree the price of your ride before you get into the tuk-tuk, and expect to haggle – your driver will likely quote an initially overpriced fare, anticipating that you will knock him or her down to at least some degree. Tuk Tuks are unmetered so in general will be a little more expensive than a taxi, but shouldn’t cost much more than the equivalent fare in a metered taxi. Get your bargaining hat on but make sure you ultimately enjoy your Bangkok tuk tuk experience!

Finally, when you’re on your Thai tuk tuk ride, take care of your belongings and keep an eye out for bag-snatchers on passing motorbikes – you’re unlikely to fall prey, but it pays to be alert. Of course if you want to take a tuk tuk without the hassle of negotiating with the driver then we would recommend a tuk tuk tour in Bangkok - check out our Bangkok Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour!


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