The
long-tail boat, known as
Ruea Hang Yao (เรือหางยาว) in the
Thai language, is a type of
watercraft native to
Southeast Asia, which uses a common
automotive engine as a readily available and maintainable powerplant. A craft designed to carry passengers on a river may include a lightweight long
canoe hull, up to 30 metres, and a canopy. There is much variation among these boats, some have evolved from traditional craft types, while others have a more improvised look—the sole defining characteristic is a secondhand car or truck engine.