Rot Songthaew / Rot
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Pronunciation
rote-song-tae-ow
Thai script
รถสองแถว
Meaning
Rot = vehicle/car; rot songthaew = the songthaew truck. Hearing 'rot' in transport talk means 'vehicle'.
When to use it
Understanding drivers and signs: 'rot' appears in many transport words (rot thaew, rot taxi).
Summary
Rot means vehicle/car; the songthaew's full name is rot songthaew - 'two-row vehicle'.
Details
Rot means vehicle/car; the songthaew's full name is rot songthaew - 'two-row vehicle'.
Local tips
- Rot = vehicle; the word behind 'songthaew' full name
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rot' mean in Thai?
'Vehicle' or 'car' (รถ). 'Rot songthaew' is the full name of Samui's shared truck taxis.
Sources
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