Phuket – Tuk Tuks

TUK-TUK is the thai version of a taxi .Tuk-tuks are everywhere in Phuket and they are in huge numbers in Patong. Tuk-tuks are small vans and mostly in red, which have open backs and sides and can carry about six people.Its very important to negotiate your fare before you get in, its based on distance, not the amount of people travelling and they will always try to get as much out of you as they can.Average prices for within Patong Beach were 100 – 200baht. It is recommended that you walk anywhere you need to go in Patong if the distance isn’t too great. If you are forced to take a Tuk Tuk, be sure you get the price up front . Make sure you insist that the driver does not take you anywhere other than your specified destination. Some drivers will also try to take you to shops for which they receive a commission…