Thailand Best ways to travel inside the cities: By tuk-tuk, by bus or - by Taxi-meter because of "not so fresh" air. As for the money: Reckon with tuk-tuk fares to be equal to, or even higher, than taxi fares. Threfore nowadays the taxi is probably the cheapest way, if you do not like to take the buses. In Bangkok additional means of public transport are the Express Boat Servive (cheap and a good way to do some sight-seeing, the Skytrain and the Metro (boteh very comfortable, but relatively expensive). e best way to travel (if possible) is by water. Many types of boat, and fresh air makes travel marvelous, especially in the hot day. Renting a car is not recommended. Between places: For long distances take the plane. THAI Airways International has reasonable fare prices and is very good. Other ways for long distances: the train (almost free, so you can afford "first class") or buses. Buses are not really comfortable. Air conditioned buses are good and also cheap, however. Around the Islands: Kho Sumai, Kho Pangnan and Kho Tao. Taxi- meters which can bundle in up to 8 people and you can haggle the price depending on the length of the journey. Its always a good idea to check what other people are paying in the taxi. Jeeps/Land Rovers. These are a lot of fun as you sit on the open bit on the back and hang on for dear life, as the roads are very un even. Watch out for falling out. Again these can cater for up to about 8 people and you can haggle the price. Mopeds/Bikes to hire. Again these are a lot of fun and are very cheap to rent, however it is one of the most notorious things in Thailand for accidents. You may come away with a Kho Pangnan tatoo, either an exhaust pipe burn or a scrape from falling off. However you could come off alot worse and no one wants to spend time in a Thai hostpital. So becareful of the roads and the alcohol in take!
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