Renting a scooter in Bangkok
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Hi Superhero,
Very simple answer: It does not make sense to rent a scooter in Bangkok.
While driving in Thailand is already a challenge for experienced motorcyclists in quieter cities like Chiang Mai or Hua Hin, Bangkok is many times more extreme. Heavy traffic and the failure of most road users to follow even the simplest traffic rules make riding a scooter a gamble. Thailand has nearly 20,000 traffic fatalities per year, most of them motorcyclists. Even if you are an excellent scooter rider, it remains a gamble, as something can happen to you even if you are not at fault. You don’t need this risk on vacation; you want to enjoy it without any headaches. For individual transportation, use apps such as Grab, Bolt, or InDriver (although I recommend Grab). Most attractions are easily accessible by metro or BTS Skytrain. City buses are also very inexpensive and will take you safely to your destination.
Enjoy your stay in Bangkok!
Cheers,
Raphael