Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Banped are: Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Opel Zafira, VW Caravelle, VW Touran, Hyundai Trajet 7 seater, Toyota Tarago 8 Seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Thailand is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in Thailand a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Banped.
Before leaving the parking garage in Banped, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Thailand!
Popular questions on rental process
The observance of the speed limit is no less important. During your first several days in Thailand, it is not recommended to exceed the speed of 40 km/h, even if the road type allows fast driving. If may be very hard to find the right way on the road when driving at a high speed, while excessive slowness will be, most likely, noticed by no one.
You will see numerous fans of fast driving on roads of Thailand. Foreign drivers are recommended to stay away from these speed racers. As a rule, these drivers choose the extreme right lane, so it is safer to keep as close to the extreme left lane as possible.
There is one more reason for staying as far away from the curb as possible. Many drivers park their cars on the side of the road, and they have the habit of opening the car’s door unexpectedly, without paying attention to other cars. The suddenly opened car door has even become a frequent cause of serious accidents.
