Gonzo the Face Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Please if you will gang, give some answers as with regards to the Songtau Transport, which color of bus goes to or covers what area. Like The Red Bus covers/goes to _____________________ The Yellow Bus covers/goes to ___________________ Lets see if we can cover all the varied colors. Thanks Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Edited May 31, 2012 by Beetlejuice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yelllow to Mae Rim for sure, seems that there are tow routes out of town for yellows. Green to Mae Joe and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Very possibly..... We'll be RE testing some things in the next week or so....... Trying not to show any disrespect or ill humor...... but again my condolences to the families of those in the previous test...... We'll be in touch after checking out your list Oh, and good luck Thanks Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 http://www.chiangmai-traveltips.com/songthaew.htm They are right with most of the routes, but the yellow ones also ply San Patong and Jum Tong Songthaew are converted pick-up trucks used to transport people. They are often called rod daeng, meaning "red color" because most of the songthaews on the road are painted red. In Chiang Mai, the red songthaew ply the main streets of the city. Then there are songthaews painted in other colors. The white songthaews travel the eastern route to Sankampaeng, the yellow songthaews go north, to Mae Rim; the blue ones go to Sarapee and Lamphun to the south; while the green songthaews travel northeast to Mae Jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Where's Chong Thong? Yellow bus (AFIK) goes from Hang Dong to little market bt CM Gate, then (if passagers wish) on to bus garage or warorot market (Gad Luang). Also don't forget free green bus from most main hotels in the city out to Airport Plazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The yellow ones also go south, not sure how far, but I think Hang Dong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntownAl Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Where's Chong Thong? Yellow bus (AFIK) goes from Hang Dong to little market bt CM Gate, then (if passagers wish) on to bus garage or warorot market (Gad Luang). Also don't forget free green bus from most main hotels in the city out to Airport Plazza. They do? Are you talking about a green songthaew (have not seen/noticed/payed attention to one before) or a mini bus, other? I like free stuff and there are two major hotels nearby. Could fill in a slow day riding back and forth too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrarelativistic Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Here are two maps on the subject: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaicharlies Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. I think this is pretty accurate Edited May 31, 2012 by chiangmaicharlies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The yellow ones also go south, not sure how far, but I think Hang Dong. All the way to Chom Thong. But there are multiple destinations once they get past Sanpatong. The destination is displayed on the sign abov the cab. (Destinations have a consistent color, eg. Chom Thong is a red sign, Thung Siow is Green, etc. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yellow ones serve as far South as Sanpatong then go on the Lamphun road serving Ban Ton Chock, Nong Tong etc before terminating around the Ping River crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd1 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 This was bugging me when last in CM and will no doubt continue to do so when I return to stay permanently later this year. I have ridden the yellows from CM Gate (Nantaram Rd) down to the second Big C in Hang Dong, they run every 10-15 min (or so). I have seen Green ones on route 1001 at Rim Ping, Fa Ham (Mee Chok?). I have been told they start/end at the Flower Market (Warotot) but don't know where the other end of the route is or how often they run. Have seen white ones near the Flower Market but don't know where they go. It would be seriously useful if someone could define the routes on Google map as a reference source for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 There's a very regular yellow that runs on the Doi Saket/Chiang Rai road. Starts?/def finishes at Warorot Market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginkas Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yes, I've used the yellow one from Wararot (opposite the Gold shop) to Doi Saket for many years. Others there go to Mae Rim. Have to read the destination boards on the front to make sure I get on the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 There are 6 colors of Songthaew transport in Chiang Mai, red, yellow, white, green, orange and blue. 1. The red one goes around inside the city for 20 baht and for this price the chauffeur of red car can pick up also other passenger. If you want to go outside city with red car (songthaew, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songthaew), the price depend on how far you want to go or agreed price between you and chauffeur. There are almost 3,000 red car transport in city of Chiang Mai. 2. The yellow songthaew goes to another district : 1) Chiang Mai - Mae Rim 2) Chiang Mai - Doi Saket 3) Chiang Mai - San Pa Tong - Chom Thong There are 3 terminals for yellow songthaew in city : Warorot market (Kad Luang), Pratu Chiang Mai market (Chiang Mai gate market) and Chang Phuak bus station. Almost 200 yellow songthaew in Chiang Mai, every 5-15 minutes and price is 15-40 baht depend on distance, you can also flag down a bus on the way. 3. The white songthaew goes to Mae Tang, every 7 minute from 05:00-20:30 and Chiang Mai - San Kampaeng, the price and the waiting time are same with yellow songtaew. 4. The green songthaew goes to Mae Joe, there are 2 ways for green songthaew : new line- pass super high way and old line-pass San Sai. 5. The orange songthaew goes to Fang, service time 06:15-18:00 (every 30 minute) pass Chiang Dao, Chai Prakan, foot hill of Doi Ang Kang until Fang (in Chiang Rai province). 6. The blue songthaew goes to Lamphun, pass Sarapi. All I talk is about songthaew, not bus. I found more songthaew lines (same color but different line) if sort out follow terminal, l but I need time to write to be sure that you do not need google translate my poor English . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 There are 6 colors of Songthaew transport in Chiang Mai, red, yellow, white, green, orange and blue. 1. The red one goes around inside the city for 20 baht and for this price the chauffeur of red car can pick up also other passenger. If you want to go outside city with red car (songthaew, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songthaew), the price depend on how far you want to go or agreed price between you and chauffeur. There are almost 3,000 red car transport in city of Chiang Mai. 2. The yellow songthaew goes to another district : 1) Chiang Mai - Mae Rim 2) Chiang Mai - Doi Saket 3) Chiang Mai - San Pa Tong - Chom Thong There are 3 terminals for yellow songthaew in city : Warorot market (Kad Luang), Pratu Chiang Mai market (Chiang Mai gate market) and Chang Phuak bus station. Almost 200 yellow songthaew in Chiang Mai, every 5-15 minutes and price is 15-40 baht depend on distance, you can also flag down a bus on the way. 3. The white songthaew goes to Mae Tang, every 7 minute from 05:00-20:30 and Chiang Mai - San Kampaeng, the price and the waiting time are same with yellow songtaew. 4. The green songthaew goes to Mae Joe, there are 2 ways for green songthaew : new line- pass super high way and old line-pass San Sai. 5. The orange songthaew goes to Fang, service time 06:15-18:00 (every 30 minute) pass Chiang Dao, Chai Prakan, foot hill of Doi Ang Kang until Fang (in Chiang Rai province). 6. The blue songthaew goes to Lamphun, pass Sarapi. All I talk is about songthaew, not bus. I found more songthaew lines (same color but different line) if sort out follow terminal, l but I need time to write to be sure that you do not need google translate my poor English . Excellent post. I was going to say the orange ones...and the 2 shades of green, etc...but you covered it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 What about Songtells? Where do they go? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 What about Songtells? Where do they go? They go to Thannon Thai Pai. That actually sounds like something you might find on Loi Kroh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiabeachboy Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 So if I want to go from the area around Chiang Mai University, up Canal Road to 700 Year stadium, can I hop on the Orange, or would I have to get a Red and negotiate the price? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 What about Songtells? Where do they go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterisbetter Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Here are two maps on the subject: Actually, these maps are for buses not songtaews. Do these bus services even exist anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd1 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Here are two maps on the subject: Actually, these maps are for buses not songtaews. Do these bus services even exist anymore? I heard the songthaew drivers were responsible for the plan never coming to fruition. Much the same as they might for any form of public transport that might endanger their livelihood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 There are 6 colors of Songthaew transport in Chiang Mai, red, yellow, white, green, orange and blue. 1. The red one goes around inside the city for 20 baht and for this price the chauffeur of red car can pick up also other passenger. If you want to go outside city with red car (songthaew, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songthaew), the price depend on how far you want to go or agreed price between you and chauffeur. There are almost 3,000 red car transport in city of Chiang Mai. 2. The yellow songthaew goes to another district : 1) Chiang Mai - Mae Rim 2) Chiang Mai - Doi Saket 3) Chiang Mai - San Pa Tong - Chom Thong There are 3 terminals for yellow songthaew in city : Warorot market (Kad Luang), Pratu Chiang Mai market (Chiang Mai gate market) and Chang Phuak bus station. Almost 200 yellow songthaew in Chiang Mai, every 5-15 minutes and price is 15-40 baht depend on distance, you can also flag down a bus on the way. 3. The white songthaew goes to Mae Tang, every 7 minute from 05:00-20:30 and Chiang Mai - San Kampaeng, the price and the waiting time are same with yellow songtaew. 4. The green songthaew goes to Mae Joe, there are 2 ways for green songthaew : new line- pass super high way and old line-pass San Sai. 5. The orange songthaew goes to Fang, service time 06:15-18:00 (every 30 minute) pass Chiang Dao, Chai Prakan, foot hill of Doi Ang Kang until Fang (in Chiang Rai province). 6. The blue songthaew goes to Lamphun, pass Sarapi. All I talk is about songthaew, not bus. I found more songthaew lines (same color but different line) if sort out follow terminal, l but I need time to write to be sure that you do not need google translate my poor English . Good old sport, that`s marvellous. One of the most useful pieces of information yet in the Chiang Mai forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 So if I want to go from the area around Chiang Mai University, up Canal Road to 700 Year stadium, can I hop on the Orange, or would I have to get a Red and negotiate the price? Thanks. I didn't find any songthaew pass 700 years stadium, only the bus No.2 from Arcade bus station goes there. There are not many red songthaew pass 700 years stadium, it is mean you can take the red one to go there but you have to wait long time for go back to Chiangmai University area. This is the way from Chang Phuak bus staion, not from Chiang Mai university : you can take the yellow songthaew (Chiang Mai-Mae Rim) or the orange one (Chiang Mai-Fang) direction to Mae Rim/Fang on the road No. 107 then get off after you see the sign of Chiang Mai city hall (on the left side) and walk about 500 meters to 700 years stadium. The cheap and sportive way is cycle from Chiang Mai university along the canal, you can rent a bike for 50 baht per day and the road is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Where does the purple bus with yellow spots go ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The cheap and sportive way is cycle from Chiang Mai university along the canal, you can rent a bike for 50 baht per day and the road is good. Pity most of the bikes don't have brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Bob Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Where's Chong Thong? Yellow bus (AFIK) goes from Hang Dong to little market bt CM Gate, then (if passagers wish) on to bus garage or warorot market (Gad Luang). Also don't forget free green bus from most main hotels in the city out to Airport Plazza. Chong Thong = Chom Thong| Song Tell, Song Thau = Song Thaeo Sarapee = Saraphi Chang Phuak = Chang Phueak Gad Luang = Kat Luang Rin Ping = Rimping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Where's Chong Thong? Yellow bus (AFIK) goes from Hang Dong to little market bt CM Gate, then (if passagers wish) on to bus garage or warorot market (Gad Luang). Also don't forget free green bus from most main hotels in the city out to Airport Plazza. Chong Thong = Chom Thong| Song Tell, Song Thau = Song Thaeo Sarapee = Saraphi Chang Phuak = Chang Phueak Gad Luang = Kat Luang Rin Ping = Rimping Have to dissagree with you. Among CM forum members, 'Song Thaeo' is an obsolete word. The new word is 'Songtell', you might as well get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The red taxis go anywhere at the customers request, no fixed routes. The blue taxis go from the Rin Ping supermarket by the river to Lamphun. The yellow taxis go from Chiang Mai gate, some from the Warorot market to Chong Thong. I think the green taxis go to Mai Rim. The white taxis go from the Warorot market to Sankampang. There are some variations on these routes and it is easy to tell by looking at the board colors at the front of these taxis. And if my answers are correct, do I win a free meal at the Pun Pun? Where's Chong Thong? Yellow bus (AFIK) goes from Hang Dong to little market bt CM Gate, then (if passagers wish) on to bus garage or warorot market (Gad Luang). Also don't forget free green bus from most main hotels in the city out to Airport Plazza. Chong Thong = Chom Thong| Song Tell, Song Thau = Song Thaeo Sarapee = Saraphi Chang Phuak = Chang Phueak Gad Luang = Kat Luang Rin Ping = Rimping Have to dissagree with you. Among CM forum members, 'Song Thaeo' is an obsolete word. The new word is 'Songtell', you might as well get used to it. ...and the general market is Gat or Gaat Luang as was written..... starts with the Thai leteter G not K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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