So You're Thinking of Traveling by Minivan? Read this first!
Surviving Thailand’s Death Vans: A Thrilling (and Terrifying) Guide If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be a sardine in a tin can that’s being fired out of a cannon, then Thailand’s infamous minivan rides are for you. These "VIP" vans (where "VIP" stands for Very Intense Peril ) are the preferred method of transport for thrill-seekers, budget backpackers, and people who clearly have no regard for their own mortality. The Seating Arrangement: Human Tetris Step inside one of these vans, and you’ll quickly realize that Thai engineers have defied the laws of physics. How else can they fit 15 people into a space designed for 8? You’ll be folded into a seat so small that your knees become one with your chin, and the person next to you is now your new best friend, whether you like it or not. Legroom? Forget it. You’ll be sitting in the Lotus Position by the second hour, praying for the sweet release of your destination. And if you’re unlucky enough t...