Thai Ingenuity: Maximising Cargo Space on Goods Vehicles

Shipping goods by road via pickups and lorries is an inexpensive and efficient way of transporting many types of goods in Thailand. And since the drivers are often paid by how much cargo they move rather than a flat rate per trip, it makes sense for the drivers to load as much cargo as they can per trip so that they will maximise their earnings.

The platform on the back of the vehicle is lowered to create more space. 

The goods are often stacked high up on the backs of these pickups and lorries and metal cages are usually used to create more storage space as well as to keep the cargo in place. Ropes and other implements are often used to hold the cargo down for added stability.