Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Chiang Rai are: Mitsubishi L300 12 Seater, Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Citroen Picasso, Toyota Minibus, Toyota Previa 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 Chiang Rai.
Before leaving the parking garage in Chiang Rai, 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
Many roads have constrictions, where even two cars will find it hard to pass one another. In this case, local drivers solve the problem in accordance with a simple unspoken rule – the driver who was the first one to “wink” with the car beams has the right to go first.
One of the most frequently issued fines concerns driving with unfastened safety belt and talking on a cell phone while driving. The Thais are very careful about the abovementioned rules and try not to break them.
The control over the implementation of the traffic regulations is stricter in the capital of the country. Roads of Bangkok are equipped with radars and cameras that record all traffic violations, so the traffic in this city can be safely called calm. If talking about the islands, the situation is not that optimistic there. Traffic violations are almost uncontrolled there, so local drivers prefer not to waste their time following the traffic regulations. As a result, traffic violations can be seen literally everywhere.
