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A songthaew, the shared pickup truck used as public transport in Thailand

Transportation

22 October 20265 min read

Getting Around Pattaya: Songthaews, Taxis and Airports

Pattaya is not a walking city outside the centre. The good news is that transport is cheap and frequent, once you know which vehicle to use and what to agree before you get in.

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