In this age of, let's not dare say, sub-continental technology, proper logistics is crucial. A tourist who knows how to optimize his route saves:

• money;
• time (and today, it is also money);
• the most valuable - nerves.

There are many ways to travel in Thailand, and universal advice can not be given. All people have different communication skills and different priorities. Some only need to glance at the map to understand their location. But there are individuals with such a neglected form of topographical cretinism that, without an escort at times, are lost in those pines. For these people, mastering the Thai transport system will be difficult, but as they say, "nothing is impossible in this world. It just needs a little more time.

Buses.

Bus service in Thailand is very developed. For intercity travel, it is the most convenient transport. At the same time, travelers can choose between public buses and tourist buses.

In the first case, the client receives a more individual approach - the car arrives for him directly to the place of residence and takes him on a predetermined route, though for a lot of money and not always with the comfort with which you can travel in public buses, the so-called Bo-Kho-So. They are divided into five classes and offer passengers conditions from economy (3rd class) to super-duper VIP (VIP24). These cars travel on specific routes and a schedule. To use the services of a public carrier, read our additional articles:

• Bus Stations and Timetables
• How to properly buy bus tickets in Bangkok

To travel between cities, you can also use the commuter sung. This budget mode of transport is more suitable for short trips between the city and small villages in its vicinity. Tourists in Bangkok can travel around the capital's suburbs (within 200 kilometers) with greater comfort than on a single. They are traveling by minibus will, in this case, the most favorable and convenient option.

City transport.

Against the background of convenient and diverse intercity transportation in Thailand, the urban transport system can sometimes be frustrating. It is correct to note that the word "system" is somewhat inappropriate here. It would be best if you were Thai to understand how and by what means you can get in one direction or another. Unless you were born and raised in Thailand, you're likely to be a nervous wreck trying to understand the routes and principles of the center or buses. It is only in Bangkok and the larger cities of Isan that public transportation is more or less organized and understandable.

Personal transportation.

Private motor transport everywhere has always been, is, and will be the most comfortable and convenient way to travel. The exception is the major metropolitan areas, whose roads are so crowded that people are forced to leave their cars and take the subway. Smooth road surfaces, multi-lane traffic, and lawn-divided oncoming traffic are pleasant to drive. You can buy any vehicle you like. You can buy both new and used cars at an excellent price. I chose a low-mileage MG5 for myself and had absolutely no regrets about my choice. 

Hitchhiking in Thailand.

Great roads, high speed, the ability to travel in groups, and, of course, the good-naturedness of the local population makes Thailand an ideal place to hitchhike. Thais are happy to take hitchhikers on the road, thus earning a bonus to their karma. It is noteworthy that the locals themselves never use this way of traveling.