'two rows', RTGS: songthaeo, pronounced [sɔ̌ːŋ.tʰɛ̌w];[1] Lao: ສອງແຖວ, pronounced [sɔ̌ːŋ.tʰɛ́w]; Malay: dua baris) is a passenger vehicle in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar adapted from a pick-up or a larger truck and used as a share taxi or bus.
Additionally a roof is fitted over the rear of the vehicle, to which curtains and plastic sheeting to keep out rain may be attached.
In addition, some models of songthaews — such as Daihatsu Hijet, Subaru Sambar and Suzuki Carry — familiarly known as rot ka-poh (Thai: รถกะป๊อ), literally translates to "toad cars."
These include the following routes: In 1990s, Thai government attempted to replace songthaews with modern minibuses.
Italdesign Columbus had bodywork variations, including minibus, pick-up truck, and delivery van.