For any visitor new to Thailand, one of the first things you’ll notice is the small three-wheeled taxis which zip around the roads at alarming speeds with little concern for the rules of the roads. These motorised rickshaws are of course the ubiquitous tuk-tuk (ตุ๊กตุ๊ก), so-called because of the sound they make. With their brightly coloured metallic bodies, they make a great subject to photograph.
![Tuk-tuk Taxi](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782243331_381b2e2414_b.jpg)
Despite their charm, it’s best to avoid tuk-tuks if you’re a tourist since you’re bound to get ripped off or taken on a merry ride to somewhere unexpected.
![Merc vs Tuk-tuk](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782266085_a995f68364_b.jpg)
Because of their size, tuk-tuks are able to weave their way through Bangkok’s crazy traffic – often faster than their four-wheeled friends.
![Nose Job](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782267231_e7888c3489_b.jpg)
Given their small open cabins, passengers are exposed to high pollution levels as the traffic officer above is no doubt aware.
![Bangkok Tuk-tuks](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782282027_73878849e3_b.jpg)
A blur of distinctive red, green, blue and yellow shells speed by as soon as the traffic lights turn green.
![Tuk-tuk Drivers](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782283325_899217f97a_b.jpg)
![Tuk-tuk Race](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782284507_075d453e76_b.jpg)
![Kawaii Tuk Tuk](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782196209_cde244712c_b.jpg)
Some drivers decorate their tuk-tuks with religious charms although in the case above he seems to have gotten a little carried away!
![Bangkok Police Break](https://randomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/flickr_backup/6782245139_e340e3203f_b.jpg)
The police on the other hand have far less glamorous vehicles 🙂
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