Thailand Transportation In Thailand

From buses to tuk-tuks, you’ll find detailed info on transportation options in the Local Transportation section of each city.

Local Transportation
Motorcycle taxi	A death-defying ride on the back of a speeding motorcycle. One passenger only.
Samlor	A 3-wheeled vehicle, more primitive than the tuk-tuk (below). Can be man-powered (pedaled) or motorized.
Songthaew	Four-wheeled pickup with two parallel rows of seats running along the bed. More room but less spunk than a tuk-tuk (below).
Tuk-tuk	A noisy three-wheeled truck that spatters and sputters on every road in Thailand.

By Plane

It’s possible to travel by plane within Thailand, but be aware of possible safety risks. Thai Airways offers extensive domestic connections. Bangkok Airways’ a popular choices if going to Ko Samui ...more

By Bus Or Train

Public buses are the cheapest and easiest way to travel short distances, but take blue A/C buses for longer transits. These buses generally cost twice as much, but make fewer stops, and are mostly used ...more

By Car

Travel by car is largely unnecessary because of the wide range of public transportation options available to travelers. It’s also something best avoided for the sake of safety, especially in Bangkok ...more

By Boat, Bicycle, Moped, Etc.

Almost every kind of personal vehicle short of a pogo stick can be rented in Thailand. Motorbikes and bicycles are the most common and often quite convenient. Always rent a helmet. If possible, ask other ...more

By Thumb

Let’S Not Go. Let’s Go never recommends hitchhiking as a safe means of transportation, and none of the information presented here is intended to do so. Let’s Go strongly urges you ...more