Passenger transport in Thailand - statistics & facts
In Thailand, various modes of passenger transport are available, from buses, trains, boats, ferries, and car taxis to motorcycle taxis, tuk-tuks, and songthaew pickups or trucks with wooden benches for passenger seats. Although commuters have various options to travel around, Thailand’s passenger transport network is dense and compact instead of inclusive, especially in Bangkok. Commuters in the upcountry sometimes find it inconvenient to travel without private vehicles. Thus, the Thai transport authority has been pushing for a more organized transport system, expanding the network, and investing more in transport solutions. Since 2016, the Ministry of Transport’s budget expenditure had been increasing, with 2020 breaking this trend, which can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
