/ ('t?k?t?k) / noun. (in Thailand) a three-wheeled motor vehicle used as a taxi.
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Tuk tuks are motorized 3-wheeled rickshaws that ferry passengers around Bangkok and most other places in Thailand. The name comes from the sound their engines make, as they splutter through the city streets.
Electric tuk-tuks can only travel short distances before needing to be charged, while the price to buy one is about 400,000 baht ($12,000), Cluckie says. The starting price for a traditional tuk-tuk is about 150,000 baht ($4,500).
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How many people can fit in an Tuk Tuk? A Tuk Tuk seats 5 people comfortably but are built to seat 6 people total. Tuk Tuks are small vehicles - for everyone's comfort we suggest 5 adult riders per Tuk Tuk. 6 guests are ok with group that includes children ages 3+ and adults.
Tuk tuk prices can vary, and there's an art to getting a good deal. Generally speaking, they cost about the same as a taxi, but don't use a meter. This means the fare can usually be negotiated (more on that later). For a short ride, expect to pay around 50THB (US$1.50).