Tuk-tuk
Reviewed by the Samui Local Hub team ·
Pronunciation
took-took
Thai script
ตุ๊กตุ๊ก
Meaning
The three-wheeled taxi famous in Bangkok. On Samui they are essentially NOT used - the songthaew fills the role.
When to use it
Know the word, but on Samui expect songthaews, not tuk-tuks; some hotels keep tuk-tuks only as decoration.
Summary
Tuk-tuk is Thailand's famous three-wheeler taxi - but Koh Samui transport runs on songthaews and car taxis instead.
Details
Tuk-tuk is Thailand's famous three-wheeler taxi - but Koh Samui transport runs on songthaews and car taxis instead.
Local tips
- Bangkok icon, rare/absent as real transport on Samui
Frequently asked questions
Are there tuk-tuks on Koh Samui?
Effectively no - Bangkok-style tuk-tuks are not used for transport on Samui (some hotels display them as decoration). Use songthaews, taxis or Grab instead.
Sources
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