Traffic in Pattaya. New tuk tuk traffic pattern in Pattaya, with old routes. How to get from hotels in the south of Pattaya to the center
Nimble minibus - tuk tuk in Thailand. How to stop, where does it go and how much to pay? All the subtleties and nuances of using this funny vehicle.
On the roads of Thailand there are no minibuses or buses that are familiar to us. The traditional type of public transport in this country is the tuk-tuk, which is called by many names: autorickshaw, songthaew or motorcycle taxi. In Pattaya, the vehicle - a tuk-tuk in Thailand - is a compact pickup truck equipped with benches along the body. It is distinguished by its maneuverability and the possibility of “easy” travel without prior purchase of a travel ticket and other things. Tuk-tuk does not have clear routes and a stable schedule.
Route map - tuk-tuk in Thailand
Each color represents a route. Depending on the wishes of the driver or client with money, the route may change.
What does a tuk tuk look like in Thailand?
The traditional tuk tuk in Thailand is a vehicle with three wheels, resembling a cross between a moped and an auto taxi. In Thailand, a converted Japanese pickup truck is most often used as a tourist tuk-tuk. The cargo compartment in such vehicles is equipped with a roof, handrails and two benches. A step platform is installed at the back of the tuk-tuk, which not only makes it easier to enter the vehicle, but is also used as a place to ride while standing - when all the benches are occupied. Due to its compact size, the tuk-tuk is considered a fast and maneuverable form of transport. On busy Thai streets, a Thai minibus moves at a speed of 30-50 kilometers per hour.
To put it correctly, such a pickup truck is called a songthaew (translation: “two benches”), and a tuk-tuk in Thailand is a motor scooter with a body. However, tourists mixed these concepts, and now any maneuverable public transport is called a tuk-tuk.
- Windows-doors
Tuk-tuk has a natural air conditioning system - the absence of windows and doors, or rather, glazing as such. Of course, this is a plus. No one will ask you to close the windows because it is “breathy”, as in Russian minibuses. If it starts to rain, simply lower the protective film that is rolled up on the outside of the windows.
Tuk-tuks are designed for small stature (Thais), it will be difficult for a tall Russian person to ride while standing.
How to stop, go to tuk tuk
The surest way to catch a tuk tuk is to stand on the sidewalk, or move in the direction of traffic along the road and listen to the sound of the horn. If a characteristic signal sounds, it means the driver intends to stop. If there was no sound, but you see the minibus approaching, just wave your hand.
Drivers do not always stop when they wave their hand. Firstly, the tuk-tuk can be crowded. Secondly, the minibus can currently operate as a taxi and carry other tourists.
How to get off a tuk-tuk at the right place, at the right stop
As soon as you enter the transport, look for a button on the ceiling. Pressing it will mean your desire to get off the minibus. No button? Shout! =)
The driving element of a tuk-tuk (not a songthaew) is a scooter. Since when riding the scooter makes characteristic sounds similar to tapping, this is where the small covered “ferryer” for tourists got its funny name.
Fare - tuk tuk Thailand
Fixed fare – 10 baht. The cost is indicated for travel in one area (Pattaya). If you cross 2 districts, the fare doubles. Traveling along the Sukhumvit road (route No. 5 on the map above) will cost 20 baht.
When boarding a tuk-tuk, do not ask whether the car will go to a certain location. The driver may consider your question as a request and “turn” into a taxi, the fare of which will increase by about 10-20 times.
How to pay for a tuk tuk ride
Payment is made after the trip. As soon as you have made a stop (after pressing the button), walk around the tuk-tuk and feel free to hand over the reward to the driver. It's better to have small money. Firstly, this will avoid delaying the driver and other passengers, and secondly, in a hurry, the change issued may be much less.
After 22:00 tuk-tuks turn into taxis. There are no meters (taximeters)! Accordingly, the fare directly depends on your agreement with the driver.
Knock Knock and Security
Tuk-tuk in Thailand have an open body and no seat belts, which can frighten inexperienced tourists. In fact, according to statistics, tuk-tuk vehicles are rarely involved in serious accidents. This is due to the fact that the Thai songthaew moves at a relatively safe speed, and the driver beeps every minute, attracting the attention of tourists.
If you ask the driver to take you to a specific location, be prepared to pay taxi fares. If you need to go to the outskirts of the city (for example, to the Jomtien area), the driver will most likely ask for an additional payment, so discuss the cost with him in advance. Please note that along the way, drivers often recommend tourists to visit certain souvenir shops and stores. But the goods in these establishments are very overpriced.
Pattaya has its own public transport that runs along the routes. Officially it is called songthaew, which translates as “two benches.” But foreigners sometimes call it tuk-tuk, which is incorrect (more on that below). Literally “knock-knock” translates as “cheap”. Travel within the city and between is fixed and costs 10 baht, regardless of the route. From Jomtien to Central Pattaya (to the intersection of South and Second streets) you can also get there for 10 baht. In fact, the name can cause confusion, so it is better to call cheap public transport "songthaew", since "tuk-tuk" are taxis (although they look like songthaews), where prices start from 100 baht per trip.
In this review you will find out the most comprehensive information about tuk-tuk routes in Pattaya, their parking lots and, in addition, answers to frequently asked questions.
What does a tuk-tuk look like?
Externally, it is a pickup truck with a roof, but without windows. Opposite each other there are benches on which 10-12 people can sit, a couple more people can fit on the rear step. Sometimes up to 20 people can ride on a tuk-tuk at the same time.
Which streets does public transport use?
Tuk-tuks in Pattaya go along only a few streets: Beach (First, Beach Road), Second (Second), South, Central, North, Naklua, Tepprasit. There is also a route from Jomtien and back, which runs along Thappraya Street.
And finally, songthaews run along the main Sukhumvit highway, the route of which begins and ends in the cities neighboring Pattaya - Sattahip and Sriracha. Within Pattaya, travel costs 10 baht (for example, from North Street to South Street), if you travel from Jomtien (for example, the Ambassador Hotel) to Naklua and further, then travel is 20 baht.
How to distinguish a public tuk-tuk for 10 baht from a taxi
Why is it important? Yes, everything is simple, the cost of travel to Pattaya is from 100 baht.
Externally, this is not possible, since the same car can work both as a minibus and as a taxi.
The basic rule is: if you see a tuk-tuk on streets other than those described above, then it is a taxi.
Second rule: if the car is driving completely empty, then it is quite possible that the driver has decided to earn extra money as a taxi driver and is looking for potential clients, or even returning home after a working day. True, this is mainly typical for tuk-tuks, which can be seen on Thapprai. On South, Beach and Second streets they are most likely public - it’s just that all the passengers have left, but there are no new ones yet.
Third rule: If there are several people in the car (especially during rush hour) and it does not stop after you wave to the driver, then it is a taxi that takes clients to a certain place.
How to stop a tuk-tuk, are there any stops along the route?
Any point on the route is a stop. You can enter or exit wherever you wish. To get into the car, just wave your hand and the driver will stop. They often honk their horn themselves if they see a person walking alone on the street. Walking in the heat is not accepted here. Without asking him anything, you just sit down and calmly drive along the route. In recent years, there have been many stops where boarding and disembarking takes place, but often drivers do not comply with this and you can get on and off anywhere.
When you need to get off, press one of the many bells on the ceiling or wall of the cabin. After that, you go to the driver’s cabin and hand him 10 baht (it’s better to have money without change, drivers are sometimes cunning and can change less). Knowledge of English is absolutely not required for the trip.
Songthaew routes, their final and starting stops
Tuk-tuks will not start moving from all parking lots until almost all the seats are occupied. During the day it can take 10-15 minutes, during rush hours (from 17 to 20) - 1-2 minutes.
1. Ring route: Second Street - Beach (on the map the route is green and blue).
The stop is located on Second Street, at its intersection with South. These songthaews go all the way to Second Road, then go along Naklua Street to the Fish Market, then go in the opposite direction: Naklua Beach Street. Very rarely, at the Dolphin sculpture (at the intersection with Severnaya Street) they turn left, after half a minute they go onto Plyazhnaya and drive along it back to the final street on Second.
There is also a stop on Second Street, near the intersection with Central. These songthaews always go to Naklua until the Fish Market, then return along Beach and Second streets.
Using this route, you can, for example, get to from any point on the Second Road and to all the main ones.
2. Ring route from Jomtien to Pattaya (brown).
Officially, their starting and final stop is located in the southernmost part of Jomtien, where there are almost no hotels anymore, but some of them do not reach the final stop and turn back in the center of Jomtien beach. The route runs parallel to the beach, the songthaews drive all the way through it and turn onto Thappraya Street. Then they drive through it all and drive along Second. At Dolphins turn left, then along the beach road and up to Volkin Street. Then they go to Second and stop near the school to pick up new passengers for Jomtien.
Or they don’t stop and go straight to Jomtien from the beach. Moreover, some songthaews do not go to the end, but turn around near Chaupryk Street in Jomtien and go back to Central Pattaya.
From the central part of Jomtien to Second Street it takes 15-20 minutes. The fare costs 10 baht. If you go further (for example, to Dolphins), they sometimes ask you to pay 20 baht.
There is a very rare route that goes from Jomtien to the Naklua Fish Market and then back. The fare costs 20 baht officially.
3. Naklua route (yellow).
The songthaew parking lot is located at the very beginning of the street, near its intersection with Naklua Soi 22. In fact, you should not wait for the songthaew to leave the parking lot. It is better to take any passing songthaew coming from Central Pattaya (they come in a stream, often within a minute).
All the songthaews travel north along Naklua to the Fish Market, turning around at the end and heading back south. Then they drive along Northern Street for about 200 meters, turn around and drive towards Dolphins. Then they drive along Plyazhnaya, drive all the way through it, then along Second and then again to Naklua.
4. Route along South Street (blue).
The starting stop is the intersection of Sukhumvit Highway and South Street, the final stop is near South Street.
From Sukhumvit they drive all the way through Yuzhnaya, then go along Second, at Dolphins they turn onto Plyazhnaya, go all the way through it and return to Yuzhnaya.
Sometimes there are songthaews who take the ring route only along the South, without passing through Second Road and Beach Road. Very rarely, some Songthaews, driving through the entire South, then go to Jomtien.
5. Route along Central Street (purple).
The stop is located at the beginning of Central Street, near its intersection with Sukhumvit. Songthaews run here infrequently, once every 15 minutes. They drive all the way through Central Street, go to Plyazhnaya Street and up to Volkin Street, then exit onto Second Street and further to Central Street.
6. Route along North Street (dark purple).
It also doesn't go very often. The initial stop is located at the door, on North Street, near its intersection with Naklua. The final stop is the intersection of North and Sukhumvit. They travel along a circular route, the fare is 10 baht.
9. Soy Bokao (red).
The final stops of this route are located at the intersection with South and Central streets.
I wanted to describe the new songthaew routes in Pattaya in the form of news, but without 100 grams it’s impossible to figure it out and the material is enough for a short article. Moreover, I foresee questions from those who are going to Pattaya. So, yes.
The well-known, beloved and dear blue tuk-tuks in Pattaya have changed their routes and now must stick only to them. Will local tuk tuk drivers comply with the new rules and drive along new routes? How much does a tuk tuk cost in Pattaya? Map of new songthaew (tuk tuk) routes in Pattaya, all this is in today’s article.
New blue tuk tuk (songteo) routes in Pattaya
The decision that it’s time to change the map and public transport scheme in the city is not new. Attentive tourists have probably even noticed the semblance of bus stops around the city, where no one has ever
didn't stop.
Let me remind those who are not in the know - public transport in Thailand and Pattaya in particular is the Songthaew open pickup truck. In Pattaya they are blue, travel costs 10 baht along the route, pay to the driver.
If you need to get off, you need to press a button inside the cabin, the driver will hear a signal and stop on demand. Children in their arms are free. In Pattaya, the government changed and the new government decided to restore order in this and not only this industry at all costs. They issued a law that came into force in December 2016, but to implement it and travel on new routes is blue songthaew-tuk-tuk did not.
4 new blue tuk tuk (songteo) routes in Pattaya + 3 old ones>
On February 1, 2017, a new amendment on obtaining and renewing licenses and issuing permits to drive passenger pickup trucks came into force, and inspections followed.
When several drivers of blue tuk tuks (songthaews) in Pattaya were left without cars (they were sent to a parking lot), and without a driver's license, but with fines of several thousand baht, they immediately changed their minds and attitude towards the approved new route scheme in Pattaya .
Honestly, I don’t understand why drivers might not like it? They can’t agree on who will travel along the old routes and who will get the new ones? Maybe the new traffic patterns are not so “good”? Don't know.
tuk tuk in Pattaya - photo. Some people like to ride on this step
Can you imagine the confusion that began in the city? While little has changed for drivers of blue tuk tuks (songthaews) in Pattaya, a lot has changed for residents and tourists in Pattaya.
There are now 7 officially approved tuk tuk routes in Pattaya that drivers are required to follow. The approved 3 routes, which include a trip to the center, to Jomtien, there and back + a turn at the Dolphins, remained unchanged. This does not negate the opportunity to earn extra money and give those who want a ride in a blue songthaew like a taxi. Let me remind you that the average cost of a trip around the city in a tuk tuk as a taxi is 200-300 baht, depending on your bargaining ability and the distance.
New Driving Routes - Map and Detailed Description of Songthaew Routes
New routes in Pattaya will affect the following areas - Bali Hai Pier and Pratamnak - Administration - Big Circle - North Street (Naklua) - Jomtien Beach - Ban Charoen Village
-Ratpattana and Najomtien.
New songthaew routes in Pattaya
Pattaya Blue Songthaew Route No. 4
New Songthaew route in Pattaya 4
Pattaya Blue Songthaew Route No. 5
New Songthaew route in Pattaya 5
Ban Charoen Village - Sukhumvit Street - Naklua - Beach Road - South Street - Pratamnak - Thappraya - Thepprasit to Sukhumvit,
and goes back along Tepprasit - to Jomtien and turns to Chaopryk and returns to the previous route.
Pattaya Blue Songthaew Route No. 6
New Songthaew route in Pattaya 6
The intersection of South Street and Sukhumvit - to Naklua - along North Street, down to the Central Embankment and back along South Street
to the intersection with Sukhumvit.
Pattaya Blue Songthaew Route No. 7
New Songthaew route in Pattaya 7
The intersection of North Street with Sukhumvit and to the Central Embankment - South Street - Thappraya - Jomtien Beach - Turn to Chaopryk and return to the starting point.
Now let's discuss the changes. For tourists coming to Pattaya, at least one very important route has been added - blue songthaews will finally start visiting Pratumnak.
As far as I understood from the map, they will not drive along the side streets of Pratamnak, but it is enough that you can take a tuk tuk passing through Pratamnak. That is, those who settle in the area of 1-2 Soi Pratamnak on Cozy Beach should go to the tour police and Buddha, the songthaew will pass there. And those who are on soya 4, 5 - respectively, also, towards FROM the sea.
That is, now for 10 baht you can get from Pratamnak along Thappraya, and then to Thepprasit.
This means visiting a good European Foodmart store, which is open 24 hours, getting for 10 baht from Pratumnak to the night market on Thepprasit and, by and large, anywhere.
Has the price of the Blue Tuk Tuk (Songthaew) in Pattaya changed?
No, the fare remains the same. 10 baht for travel. If they don’t want to take you for this price, they drop you off earlier, you can complain by phone – 1137
you just have to write down, take a photo or remember the driver’s license plate, which is in every songthaew. I can assure you that it is enough for the driver to simply say that you will call to complain, and everything will work out immediately.
True, some of my friends were thrown out in a similar conflict situation, having paid money thrown in their faces.
What about the other routes? I think they will also be useful to tourists, especially those who are planning to settle in the north of the city and do not know how to get out of there.
Let me remind you that the blue tuk tuk (songthaew) schedule in Pattaya is 24/7, but in reality it is not so easy to leave late at night or early in the morning, especially in the least busy places.
Again, it has become convenient for those who live on Chaopryk or not far from it on the second Jomtien. As I understand from the traffic schedule, there are no tuk-tuks going to the second Jomten, but you can get off at the first and cross the road or get off at Soi Chaopryk.
White tuk tuks in Pattaya along Sukhumvit
Since I started writing about the new traffic schedule and new routes of the blue songthaews, I’ll say a few words about the white ones that run around Sukhumvit and the fare for which costs 20 baht.
I think you are not aware that the cost of travel in a white tuk tuk in Pattaya is 10 baht. That is, if, roughly speaking, you got into a tuk tuk at the intersection of Sukhumvit and South and drove to Chaopryk, it costs 10 baht.
The difference is in the “Pattaya” sign, which stands next to the Floating Market and is the entrance to the city.
That is, in Pattaya - 10 baht on a white tuk-tuk, for Pattaya - 20 baht.
You can go very far in a white tuk-tuk. It goes to Sriracha, and if towards FROM the center of Pattaya, then all the way to Sattahip.
Both white and blue tuk tuk songthaews run equally often, and the travel and payment mechanisms are the same. I advise you to immediately prepare the amount without change, because drivers often “forget” to give change or start making noise,
that the fare costs not 10, but 20 baht.
Is everything clear to everyone? To be honest, the routes are quite poorly visible on the map, and I didn’t really understand some of the new routes, especially the one No. 7.
Well, let's wait and see whether the tuk tukers will comply with these rules or not.
For those who are visiting Pattaya for the first time and don’t know how to use tuk tuks and songthaews for 10 baht,
Hope so:)
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Tuk Tuk in Pattaya
Despite the fact that the resort area in Pattaya occupies a vast territory, moving around its areas will not be difficult for you. The transport system in Pattaya is very developed, convenient and accessible.
This type of transport began to be called tuk-tuk thanks to the light hand of tourists. Thais prefer to use the official name – songthaew, which means “two benches”.
What is a knock-knock
Songthaews are Japanese cargo pickup trucks converted for passenger transportation. In front is a cabin, like a car. A conductor may sit next to the driver. At the rear there is a body with a roof and handrails, the side walls without glass. Along two sides there are two parallel benches for passengers; this can accommodate 10 – 12 people.
There is a platform step at the back, through which it is convenient to climb into a tuk-tuk. It can also accommodate several passengers if there are no free seats on the benches.
1. Songthaew on Sukhumvit Highway - orange
Suksumvit is one of the main highways of the country. It runs away from the hotels and goes around, as if fencing off, the entire resort area of Pattaya. White tuk-tuks ply here; travel will cost you 20 baht, regardless of the distance. If you need to quickly get to another area of Pattaya, do some sightseeing on your own, or visit large supermarkets, you should use this route. The end points of the white songthaew route are the city of Sappahin and the city of Sriracha.
2. Route along Tepprasit street - dark green
The route along Thepprasit Street is designed for passengers going to the night market. Therefore, tuk-tuks only operate here from Friday to Sunday. The rest of the time, if necessary, you will have to take a taxi.
3. Route along Severnaya Street - dark purple
Tuk-tuks don't go here very often. One of the stops is near the Best supermarket, located on North Street, near the intersection with Naklua. The final stop is the intersection of North Street and Sukhumvit Highway. This is a circular route, the fare, regardless of the distance, is 10 baht.
Another route departs from the Northern Bus Station, runs along Severnaya Street, then along Plyazhnaya and to the final stop on Volkin Street. The fare is 20 baht.
4. Driving along Central Street - violet
The stop is located at the beginning of Central Street, at this point it intersects with the Sukhumvit Highway. Driving along the entire Central Street, the tuk-tuks go to Plyazhnaya Street and reach Walking Street, then exit onto Second Street and turn back onto Central Street. The movement interval is about 15 minutes.
5. Transport on Yuzhnaya Street - blue
The starting stop is the intersection of Sukhumvit Highway and South Street, and the final stop is at the Chaimongkron Temple, also located on South Street. Tuk-tuks pass through the entire Yuzhnaya Street, then drive along Second Street, at the Dolphinarium they turn onto Plyazhnaya, go all the way through it and return again to Yuzhnaya.
There is also a route that runs around the ring, exclusively along Yuzhnaya Street, without turning anywhere.
6. Traffic along Naklua - yellow
Here, the movement of passengers is provided by two routes. They both start from the southern end of Naklua Street and move north. At the end of Naklua they turn around and drive south, turning onto North Street.
After driving 200 m, they turn around and go towards the Dolphinarium.
7. Route from Jomtien to Central Pattaya - brown
The traffic is carried out along the ring, the parking lot is located in the southernmost part of the Jomtien area. Songthaews move along the sea coast, passing the entire beach. Then they turn onto Tappraya Street, drive through it all and turn onto Second. Near the Dolphinarium they turn onto Plyazhnaya and move to Volkin Street.
Then they turn onto Second Street again and stop near the school.
Here they have a short layover planned to fill the cabin with passengers heading to Jomtien. If you move within one area, the fare is 10 baht, if you need to get to another - 20 baht.
8. Route: Second Street - Beach Street - green and blue
The final stop is located on Second Street (at the intersection with South). Along this route, the songthaews pass the entire Second Road, turn left at the dolphin sculpture and immediately go to Plyazhnaya. They follow it back to their starting stop on Second Street.
Using this route, you can get, for example, to all the main shopping centers in Pattaya or to Walking Street.
You should definitely pick up a free map from the hotel that shows the routes of public tuk-tuks in Pattaya.
Find your desired destination on it, and then decide where you are now. Google maps will be the best option, as they work perfectly in Thailand.
Remember that tuk-tuks stop everywhere along the route.
Tukkom is one of the most popular stores among Russians in Pattaya. After all, it doesn’t matter whether you live in Thailand or came here to relax for a couple of weeks, sooner or later the question will arise: where can you buy a laptop, camera, hair dryer, phone charger, tablet, a new phone and a case for it? This list can be continued indefinitely, since in the modern world man and technology are constant friends. And if your plans do not include a trip to Bangkok, where the selection of goods is simply huge, there will be one answer to all these questions - go to the Tukkom shopping center.
Here under one roof there is a fairly large assortment of various equipment, components and accessories for it. You will also find a small selection of clothing and a food court where you can grab a bite to eat between the floors. The food court will offer you familiar Thai dishes and fruit shakes. You can buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks on the 1st floor; there is also a cafe with Japanese cuisine. The fast food counter is located on the second floor.
What is the difference between Tukk and Central Festival?
In general, Tukkom does not look as elegant and festive as Central Festival, where equipment is also presented. The main differences between the assortment of these two centers: in Tukkom you can find not only “white” products, but also “gray” ones at a much lower price; there is a larger selection of accessories; technology is the main category of goods presented in Tukkom; Central Festival is more suitable for family shopping and relaxation; here you will find branded stores of the most famous manufacturers (Apple, Canon, Nikon, Sony, JIB, etc.); Naturally, all products will have an official guarantee; product prices may be higher.
There is an opinion that everything in Tukkom is very cheap. This is not entirely true. To buy something inexpensively here, you need, at a minimum, to have a good understanding of the prices for similar models in Russia, distinguish a fake from an original, and check everything thoroughly before purchasing, since some of the goods (especially phones, tablets, set-top boxes, etc.) must be returned or exchange will not work. The difference in prices for goods will be especially small for residents of Moscow, where there is a huge selection. For residents of the regions, shopping in Tukkom will be somewhat more profitable.
In general, you can buy laptops, cameras, lenses, and some models of phones and tablets here cheaper than at home.
What can you buy at Tukkom?
- 0 floor - food court, clothing, grocery store.
- 1st floor - hair dryers, curling irons, clothes, accessories, hair bands, souvenirs, cosmetics, books and other small items.
- 2nd floor - phones, tablets, a large selection of cases, chargers and accessories. Here you can buy the latest models of Apple equipment (I-phone, I-pad, etc.) and other brands (Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia).
Of course, most tourists come here to buy themselves a brand new phone at competitive prices. In the video you can see constantly flashing legs and backs of potential buyers who are looking at the shop windows with interest.
Before purchasing goods in Tukkom, remember!
- The warranty for some products will be valid exclusively in Thailand, check the conditions with the seller;
- fakes are often sold under the guise of originals;
- here you can bargain;
- equipment often comes with accessories as a gift, ask the sellers about them;
- if necessary, fill out documents for a VAT-refund tax refund, to do this, take your passport with you;
- Money can be cashed out at an ATM, which is located next to the shopping center building.
How to get there
Tukkom is located on Pattaya Tai Street. You can get there by songthaew (tuk-tuk). To do this, you need to drive along Pattaya 2nd road (Patthaya Sai 2) to the intersection with the southern street (Pattaya Tai), which is located near Walking street. Then walk up Pattaya Tai past the school, market and Wat Chai Mongkol temple. A little further, opposite the temple, you will see a shopping center building with a large Tukcom sign.