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Thailands traffic-beaters

INTRODUCED here some 60 years ago, the

motorized tuk-tuk is today one of Thailands best

known and best loved icons. Also called a

samlor, meaning three-wheeler, theyre seen

and heard throughout the country. Numbering

about 7,000 in Bangkok and 30,000 in the

provinces, tuk-tuks are especially popular with

tourists, who relish their eccentric

design, and also with vegetable sellers, who pile

theirfresh produceon every available space.

And with their ability to squeeze between

stationary vehicles, theyre ideal for beating

traffic jams.

Their name derives from the sound made by

their small two-stroke engines. Coincidentally,

tuk also means cheap in Thai. This may have

been the case in the past but some driversnowadays demand relatively high fares,

especially from foreigners. In Bangkok a tuk-tuk

ride may cost more than one of the same

distance in a taxi. Tuk-tuks dont have meters so

passengers must negotiate the price with the

driver, and this can be a lengthy process. In the

provinces, though, theyre regarded as a cheap

mode of transportation for locals.

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