TLloyd Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Why is it that I never see a farang driving a Tuk-Tuk. I don't know much about them, so I am sure I will be soon enlightened. On the surface, it appears they would be cheap, around town transportation for 1,2 or 3 folks (better than a motorcy & cheaper to buy & operate than a car?) Am I all wet? Me thinks I will soon find the answer to my query.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hi Have a look at this, a Danish guy drove from Thailand to Denmark. It was 18.000 km http://www.tuktuk.dk/c_front.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLloyd Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'll take your word for it....I don't read Danish. Nice pictures, though. OK, so 1 farang drives a Tuk-Tuk. Why not more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman1993 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Because its frickin hot? I prefer the air con myself. Less exhaust fumes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLloyd Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hotter than riding a motorcy...? Plenty of farang using those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undercover Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 There is a few farang driving tuk tuks, a few here in Pattaya, not as many as there was a few years back tho, Ive driven one myself, not as much fun to drive as you think, lot's of gear changing, I know a farang who was trying to sell one if your interested, needs some work as it hassent been used in a longtime ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLloyd Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) Not interested at the moment, but it seems like a reasonable compromise between the cost of a motorcycle & a car, especially for around town driving. Safer than a motorcycle I would guess. Edited January 16, 2007 by TLloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 there is a fresh thread http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...=101458&hl= some farang sells it for 40 000 - but it might be oldie http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/viewtopic.php?t=2338 "insurance is only 400bt a year no registration needed no license plate required no international drivers license required less chance of a car killing you no motorcycle to motorcycle accidents motorbikes go around you cheap on gas you can haul lots of stuff taxi your friends around police dont want to stop you " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLloyd Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Yes, I saw that and that prompted me to resurect this thread. I appreciate the insight on tuk-tuks for sale, but my OP was why do we not see more farang driving tuk-tuks? Is there a reason that I am missing? They seem very practical/cost effective to me. Enquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 even thais don't have them for a private use - at least in Bangkok, and don't remember seeing any of them in Pattaya even as a form of taxi transport. so maybe they are not that cheap/safe/easy/comfortable to drive comparing to cars. I would imagine you can get a second hand car for some 150k - the cost of a new tuk tuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Fuels cheap but limited availablity of LPG outside of Bangkok is a problem. Also they are crap at going round corners. Back strain and they are uncomfortable in long distances. The exhaust stinks to high heaven and unless you've got ear plugs driving a long time will give you serious ear ache. You also can't cross-filter through traffic like a bike can. Transporting stuff is easier on a Tuk-Tuk than a bike and it gives you some protection against the rain and damage. Its a bit of a white elephant in some ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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