History of the tuk tuk
The tuk-tuk or samlor has been a familiar sight in Thailand for more than 50 years, mainly in Bangkok, but also elsewhere in the country. Occasionally I see one here in Pattaya, but that is really an exception.
Metro operator MRTA will open a jetty at Phra Nang Klao Bridge Pier to allow Purple Line commuters to transfer to ferry services from Phra Nang Klao Station.
The Department of Highways has opened Highway 7 (Pattaya – Maptaphut). Until September you can test drive, no toll has to be paid.
Bus services in Thailand will be restarted
A spokesperson for the Transport Company Limited, one of Thailand's largest bus operators, announced that they will resume operating schedules from Monday, May 18. This concerns 7 routes to the northern regions and 9 routes to the northeastern and eastern regions in Thailand.
My experience with public transport in Thailand
It is interesting, if you live in Thailand, to sometimes use public transport. This is to avoid the large crowds and parking problems between Christmas and New Year.
Taxis in Bangkok: 10 useful tips
You can easily get around in Bangkok by Skytrain (BTS) or Metro (MRT). An alternative to this is the taxi. You see them everywhere in this metropolis; the taxis are easy to spot because of the bright colours. In this article we give you some useful tips for taxis in Bangkok.
10 years Thailandblog: Traffic(d)
Participating in traffic in Thailand is an experience. Which, by the way, is not without danger. Although traffic in this country drives on the left, it is not always and certainly not everywhere.
Klong Saen Saeb Express Boat in Bangkok
One of the more unknown – at least for tourists – alternative ways of traveling through Bangkok is by boat via the Saen Saeb canal.
Taxi drivers in Bangkok will demonstrate today at the Department of Land Transport and Bhumjaithai headquarters against legalization of Grab.
Thai railways are competing with low-cost airlines
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is competing with budget airlines, which are attractive to travelers because of cheap tickets and shorter travel times. That is why aging diesel trains on routes to popular tourist destinations are being replaced by new electric trains with air conditioning and comfortable seats.
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will allocate 90 billion baht to double the current single-track railway to the South. The project is in line with the work already started in Chumphon.
Get on the bus in Bangkok
Have you ever taken a ride on public transport in Bangkok? Especially during rush hour it is a rich experience to experience a ride in a bulging bus without air conditioning.
Traffic chaos in Bangkok due to infrastructure projects
While the traffic chaos in Bangkok is normally already of special proportions, it will get even worse this year, especially in the northern part of the capital. There is a lot of work being done, not only figuratively but also literally.
Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit Project (video)
In Khon Kaen, construction has begun on a 22,6-kilometre Light Rail Transit Project consisting of 16 stations. The LRT line runs on a north-south axis past Mittrarhap and through the center of Khon Kean city.
Nice by train in Thailand
I can recommend traveling through Thailand by train to everyone. It is my favorite means of transport, but that is of course personal.
Transport on Koh Samui – car, motorcycle, taxi and Songthaews
Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand about 400 kilometers from Bangkok. The island is part of the Koh Samui archipelago, which includes about 40 islands and seven of which are inhabited.
Suvarnabhumi airport transfer to Bangkok
Once you have arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport near Bangkok, you still have to go to your hotel and you need transport for that. The Airport Rail Link is the fastest way to travel from the airport to the city, but a public taxi offers more comfort. If you go by taxi, keep a travel time of about one hour.