TukTuk

The Tuk Tuk is a motor rickshaw (taxi). The name of the three-wheel motorcycle is derived from the sound of the engine (tuk tuk). The forerunner of the vehicle was the rickshaw a cart that was pulled by one person. In 1871, a wealthy Chinese merchant showed the rickshaw to King Rama V of Thailand, which immediately developed into a successful means of transportation. Later, the Samlor was followed by a bicycle that was fastened in front of the cart and that could carry several people. This later developed into the motorized version of the Tuk Tuk.

Tuk Tuk`s are loud, stinky and not harmless – but it is a lot of fun to drive with them and you should treat yourself to the adventure during your stay in Thailand at least once.