Songthaew (shared pickup truck) fare
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Typical price (THB)
about 20-150 per person per trip
Notes
Songthaews are converted pickup trucks running fixed routes along the ring road - the closest thing Koh Samui has to public transport. Locals pay roughly 20-50 THB for short hops; tourists are commonly quoted 50-150 THB depending on distance and time of day (prices rise in the evening). Have small notes and agree/confirm the price before getting in.
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