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 Samlors
Samlors, or tuk-tuks,
are 3-wheeled, open-sided buggies fueled by liquid petroleum
gas. As taxis, they are a rather noisy and often uncomfortable
(albeit convenient) alternative to metered taxis. Nevertheless,
tuk-tuks are an integral part of Thai life and at least
one ride is a must. Fares are negotiable before the ride,
and while locals do well, tourists usually pay the same
or more than a taxi fare, roughly US$1 for a 1.5-km trip.
 Songthaews
are open-sided minivans and/or pickups seating passengers
on two benches. They ply regular routes for fixed fares
– usually a few baht. In some places such as Pattaya
and Chiang Mai, they operate as taxis and you have to
negotiate the fare before you ride. Per-person fares
are slightly cheaper than metered taxis, but groups
are better off taking cabs as the fare is calculated
according to distance only, regardless of the number
of passengers.
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