Baht bus (Songthaew) in Pattaya and Jomtien
The baht buses in Pattaya are convenient and cheap, provided you know how they work, otherwise you will quickly pay too much. Explore Pattaya and Jomtien in the most authentic and budget-friendly way with the iconic Bahtbus. For just 10 Baht, this unique form of public transport provides access to all major destinations in the region.
Pattaya Second Road in 1992 (video)
With the colorful variety of a tropical market and the pulse of an unceasing party, Second Road in Pattaya in 1992 was a microcosm of life in Thailand. Traditional Thai culture and Western influences met on this vibrant street, creating a fascinating spectacle that held a unique appeal for locals and tourists alike.
Thailand question: no clarity via Google about the songthaew or baht bus from Jomtien?
The Rise and Fall of the Saamtaew
Which Pattaya ganger doesn't know him, that good old trusty songtaew (literally: two-bank, song = two)? The vehicle, which is perhaps best described as a group taxi, will take you from one place to another for next to nothing, especially on the beach side of Sukhumvit Road.
Can any of the loyal readers tell us if there is a baht bus connection (or otherwise) between Pattaya and or Jomtien and Bang Saray. If so, how and where are the boarding points, frequency and costs?
Can someone explain to me exactly how best to get from the bus station in Pattaya to the center of Pattaya by regular songthaew?
Songtaew driver throws bleeding woman out of his vehicle
The driver of a songtaew (baht bus) in Pattaya evicted a Russian woman from his vehicle on Tuesday night. The woman had hit her head when he suddenly had to brake.
New Generation Baht Bus In Lopburi (Video)
A new fleet of 14 baht buses has been commissioned in Lopburi, which can be considered the Rolls Royce of this type of vehicle. MCOT called the new buses, equipped with fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning and CCTV, the “Hi-So Song Thaews”.
Parking and traffic problems in Pattaya with Baht vans
Large red boxes have been placed on the street in a number of places in Pattaya, as well as bus stops to indicate where baht buses and coaches are allowed to stop. This is to limit “stopping and wild parking” and the associated nuisance in the flow of traffic.
Reader question: Is the Songthaew or “Baht bus” no longer allowed to stop everywhere in Pattaya?
I learned this week that the military has introduced a new rule for the Songthaew or “Baht bus” in Pattaya. They can't just stop anywhere. Certain sections have been designated with places where customers can enter and exit. This should improve traffic flow.
Good news about the Bahtbus in Pattaya/Jomtien
There have already been several articles on this blog about the system of public transport by means of the Bahtbus in Pattaya/Jomtien. In this context I would like to refer once again to an article from 2011, which the editors recently repeated in July
Reader question: Why are there no bath buses on Koh Chang?
I have been to Koh Chang a number of times, but what struck me was that there are no bath vans. If so, does anyone know why not?
Following the baht bus route, I arrive at the bus station from where I usually take the baht bus to second road.