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Tuk tuks are the successor to the earlier cycle rickshaws, known
in Thai as “Sam Lor” (literally ‘three wheels’). Dating back to
1933, Sam Lor was introduced to Thailand. However, they were
banned from the main streets due to security reasons. Thailand then imported motorised auto rickshaws from Japan in 1960. They were developed to replace the cycle rickshaws. Tuk tuks are believed to get their somewhat out-of-the-ordinary name from the sound of the engine. Which is pronounced in Thai using a soft initial consonant that’s half-way between a ‘t’ and a ‘d’. Many people may assume that tuk tuks are only for tourists. As we usually find gangs of tuk tuks parked in front of the entrances to tourist-geared attractions. Even though there are countless other transportation options especially in Bangkok, locals still use tuk tuk for transportation and delivery. If you go to a fresh market, you can expect to see tuk tuks with loads of fruits and vegetables. Mostly, their regular customers are vendors. In the early morning, many students also go to school by tuk tuk. |
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| District | Bangkok | |||||||||
| City | Bangkok | Comments: | Official Web: | |||||||
| Genre | Transport in Bangkok Metropolis | Related links: | https://www.expique. | |||||||
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