Video: Tourist has just two words (repeatedly) for cabby who won't turn on the meter

 

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The problem of taxi drivers still refusing to turn on the meter was graphically shown in a video shared widely on Thai social media.

 

A tourist and his partner had been told to get out of a taxi after the driver refused to use the meter.

 

A woman started filming as a male tourist repeatedly left doors open on the passenger side to make a point about how angry he was.

 

And he had two words most Thais recognize these days

 

"F@@@ You!".

 

These were repeated several times as a security guard shut the doors and tried to defuse the situation.

 

TNews said this highlighted the continuing problem of taxis not using meters and added that it was fortunate that this case did not end in violence.

 

Source: TNews

 

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My hero of the day! :-)

yeah, come to S.E. Asia get gobby and risk getting a beating because cabbie doesn’t want to turn the meter on.... or could’ve just walked away...... these knobs bring it on themselves

 

 

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It looks like somewhere on Sukhumvit. Actually it is normal many of them don't use the meter there. If the guy had waited for a moving taxi maybe this doesn't happen. Maybe not nice but in some areas in fact taxis insist on getting a set fare for a trip.

Always make clear you want the meter used before you get in a taxi, if they won’t, don’t get in. 

 

Continuously opening the the doors open was a stupid, petulant act. 

 

Wonder who was filming? Seems like they knew what was going to happen. 

Absolute divy. 

 

I used to get annoyed by taxi drivers, now I just ignore them if they try to charge a ridiculous price. It certainly isn't worth the risk. A friend of my wife's (young Thai guy) got shot in the leg by a taxi driver a few years ago for arguing over the meter. As foreigners it is better to shut up and not be a gobshite. 

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

and added that it was fortunate that this case did not end in violence.

those are fighting words in thailand; whether deserved or not, this tourist did not recognize how dangerous that could be;;lucky

Another British chav in Bangkok.

 

Holding the traffic and making everyone wait in line because his sorry behind was offended.

 

There are better ways to deal with this.

 

What an epic loser.

 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Always make clear you want the meter used before you get in a taxi, if they won’t, don’t get in. 

 

Continuously opening the the doors open was a stupid, petulant act. 

 

Wonder who was filming? Seems like they knew what was going to happen. 

It stands that he´s girlfriend started filming.

7 minutes ago, Get Real said:

It stands that he´s girlfriend started filming.

She was in the car before filming started.

 

While all doors were closed.

 

They both were. 

1 minute ago, Bluespunk said:

She was in the car before filming started. They both were. 

Ok, must have missed that. Just read the info. 

35 minutes ago, webfact said:

And he had two words most Thais recognize these days

 

"F@@@ You!".

 

Yes, but taxi drivers only know these two words "Thank You!".

 

That's what they hear when they return wallets containing millions of baht, and the odd Hope diamond.

 

 

 

Why'd the taxi driver not just lock the doors. Take Uber or grab. Can't stand taxi's, tuk tuks, songtaews 

This is a tricky situation. Do nothing, and the problem might increase as the resistance becomes less. Do something and risk a baseball bat in the face and/or ten others joining in.

if I were this taxi driver and a cocky farang would say "<deleted> you" to me - i would beat the shit out of him regardless on any repercussion.

 

but he thought "thais are polite, they tend to forgive. so I can get away with this"

 

the moral obligation of any decent man is to prove him how wrong he is.

 

in my whole life i never ever let anyone who said "<deleted> you" to me run away without repercussions. and I never regretted for punishing them

I have been living here for nine year, I had relatively not too much bad experiences, but heard a lot of stories. Why taxi drivers are basically the same, does not matter which city?

I am quoting this guy, basically every day!

...or he stole my quote, who is to tell?

39 minutes ago, Matt96 said:

if I were this taxi driver and a cocky farang would say "<deleted> you" to me - i would beat the shit out of him regardless on any repercussion.

 

but he thought "thais are polite, they tend to forgive. so I can get away with this"

 

the moral obligation of any decent man is to prove him how wrong he is.

 

in my whole life i never ever let anyone who said "<deleted> you" to me run away without repercussions. and I never regretted for punishing them

...there is always one...

13 minutes ago, DM07 said:

...there is always one...

you too like to to offend people without repercussions? you better do it anonymously

23 minutes ago, Matt96 said:

you too like to to offend people without repercussions? you better do it anonymously

...and you like to defend the Taxi- driver (who is clearly in the wrong)  over the tourist!

Well done!

 

Just now, DM07 said:

...and you like to defend the Taxi- driver (who is clearly in the wrong)  over the tourist!

1 we don't know well if he was right or wrong

2 even if the driver is 1000 times wrong, it does not give a right to offend him

 

but the driver was definitely wrong by letting farang get away with this.

1 hour ago, Matt96 said:

if I were this taxi driver and a cocky farang would say "<deleted> you" to me - i would beat the shit out of him regardless on any repercussion.

 

but he thought "thais are polite, they tend to forgive. so I can get away with this"

 

the moral obligation of any decent man is to prove him how wrong he is.

 

in my whole life i never ever let anyone who said "<deleted> you" to me run away without repercussions. and I never regretted for punishing them

Not even when you are wrong? You are a dangerous person who should be removed from the public domain, let alone be allowed to roam freely in Thailand or any other country for that matter.  

3 minutes ago, Matt96 said:

1 we don't know well if he was right or wrong

2 even if the driver is 1000 times wrong, it does not give a right to offend him

 

but the driver was definitely wrong by letting farang get away with this.

It is wrong to believe that every slight should be returned in kind.  True greatness does not come from serving justice to every offender; it comes in being gracious toward others, compassionate of their needs and problems, sensitive to their circumstances, and in having courtesy and respect toward all while exercising restraint of one's naturally selfish passions.  Moreover, there is greater honor in defending someone else than in defending oneself, just as it is better not to toot one's own horn.  In this case, the driver who exercised restraint in not doing unto others as they had done unto him shows himself the greater.

1. Ask before you get in meter or set rate.

2. If they play games and don't set the meter, get out.

3. Always take a photo of the ID and cab number to protect yourself. First lesson learned in Asia.

4. Most drivers are hustling just trying to make a living. I personally was saved from a certain beating and being robbed by a cabbie who stopped a man who had slipped something into my cola at the Muay Thai fight and then followed me out and was attempting to push me down an alley. The driver jumped out of his cab, fought the man off and got me back to my hotel safely. He wouldn't take anything for helping me. He was an older man and he apologized for what his countryman tried to do. Each driver is responsible for their own actions and so are we. Walk carefully or take the bus if you don't like the taxi experience.

 

42 minutes ago, Matt96 said:

you too like to to offend people without repercussions? you better do it anonymously

Ah the irony...

1 hour ago, Matt96 said:

if I were this taxi driver and a cocky farang would say "<deleted> you" to me - i would beat the shit out of him regardless on any repercussion.

but he thought "thais are polite, they tend to forgive. so I can get away with this"

the moral obligation of any decent man is to prove him how wrong he is.

in my whole life i never ever let anyone who said "<deleted> you" to me run away without repercussions. and I never regretted for punishing them

I take it that 96 refers to the year that you were born in .

Whilst I do agree that its wrong, abusive and unpleasant for someone to yell abuse at you , you just not let it upset you and just walk/drive away.

   Some people may be annoyed , agitated or upset about something and become abusive towards you, even if it has nothing to do with you .

   If someone is acting stupid , dont respond by acting stupid as well , be the bigger man and walk away

15 minutes ago, Matt96 said:

1 we don't know well if he was right or wrong

2 even if the driver is 1000 times wrong, it does not give a right to offend him

 

but the driver was definitely wrong by letting farang get away with this.

If he doesn't turn on the meter (mind you: he is sitting in a taxi...meter...it sayeth so, on top of every taxi!), he is in the wrong!

But ..okay...you are right: all these good people don't deserve name- calling!

After all, they are wonderful Thais!

(...and no: I am not bashing! I met a bunch of good and friendly taxi- drivers ...and a great-a-bunch of a- holes, who deserve a loud and clear ...whatever he said!

8 minutes ago, mvdf said:

ot even when you are wrong? You are a dangerous person who should be removed from the public domain, let alone be allowed to roam freely in Thailand or any other country for that matter.  

if i am wrong it does not mean that sombody get a right to offend me. brave enough to do this? face tough repercussions.

 

only those who want to offend people with impunity cant agree with this

3 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Ah the irony...

Even more ironic is that his moniker could be a reference to Matthew 9:6, a text of scripture in which Jesus forgives someone.

8 minutes ago, AsianAtHeart said:

It is wrong to believe that every slight should be returned in kind.

no. it's right.

 

want to offend somebody? get ready to pay. dont' want to pay? shut up.

 

9 minutes ago, AsianAtHeart said:

True greatness does not come from serving justice to every offender;

it comes exactly from here. Christianity with its idea of forgiveness was created to make slaves obey easily. that's why it was so popular among Roman nobility.

 

11 minutes ago, AsianAtHeart said:

compassionate of their needs and problems, sensitive to their circumstances,

he says "<deleted> you" and you say - be compassionate to him! may be he is in a bad mood!

I dont care of his feelings at all. he offended me therefore he will suffer.

 

the problem of modern wenst is that leftist lobbies force people to think too much about other poeple feelings

13 minutes ago, AsianAtHeart said:

Moreover, there is greater honor in defending someone else than in defending oneself,

this so called "honor" is just a manipulation. it's beneficial for the society to force(by manipulation) strong people to defend weak ones.

 

but it's not beneficial for those who are manipulated.