Tuk-Tuks are a fun way in which to travel around the streets of Bangkok. These brightly coloured three-wheeled taxis are most convenient when you are in a hurry as they can weave in and out of the traffic with relative ease. Sometimes the way some drivers negotiate the traffic might seem a little frightening to you, but somehow you always seem to arrive alive. I have yet to see one in an accident, but then I don't really want to see one either. You know what they say: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Well, when in Bangkok, a ride in a Tuk Tuk is a must do experience.
Did you know that the name Tuk Tuk is derived from the incessant noise their two-stroke engines make. There are over 7,000 of them in the city, or so I am told. They don't have air-conditioning but they are fun and convenient. Just hop on and hop off.
Getting around Bangkok couldn't be better. Expect to pay around 70 Baht for a short trip of a few blocks and 120 Baht for a half hour spin across most parts of downtown. All Tuk Tuk drivers will try almost anything to get the most Baht out of you. Just be cautious and if you are not happy, then simply walk away and take another one. I have done this a number of times as it certainly doesn't pay to argue. Try to be as polite as possible. Go on - Live a little and have a whole lotta fun at the same time.