Songthaew
A songthaew is a truck-based vehicle with a pair of bench seats in the back, one on either side. By far the most
common type is based on a pick-up truck and has a roof and open sides. Larger types start life as small lorries, and
may have windows, and an additional central bench; smaller types are converted micro-vans, with a front bench
facing backwards and a rear bench facing forwards.
Songthaews are operated extensively as local buses (generally the most economical way to travel shorter distances)
and also as taxis; sometimes the same vehicle will be used for both. Be careful if asking a songthaew to take you to
someplace if there is nobody in the back, the driver might charge you the taxi price. In this case, check the price of
the ride before embarking.
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