Mayure Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Today I took a motorbike drive on hire along with my wife from Bali hai pier to my hotel Travelodge(soi 15). Driver asked for 50 baht and I said ok. When we reached.my hotel and I gave him 50 baht, driver said that he wants 150 baht not 50 baht. When I told him that at first he asked for 50 baht then why he is asking for 150 baht, this driver started pushing me. This was quite embarrassing situation for me as I didn't wanted any violence, I asked him peacefully why you are pushing me. Then he said give me 100 baht and he will go. To avoid nuisance , I gave him 100 baht but tlsuch behaviour is totally unacceptable. I am attaching this drivers number plate image. Please take adequate action... Thanks Edited March 6, 2018 by Rimmer Picture removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post champers Posted March 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2018 Get Bruce Willis on the case. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted March 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2018 Sorry for your misfortune but it seems to me you misheard the taxi driver in the first place,a 50 baht taxi fare will not take you the distance you traveled here in Pattaya especially as there were the two of you riding...150 baht is the correct fare 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 You could have been killed, arguing over a 100 THB, it would not have been the first time. regards worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post champers Posted March 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Has he been killed before? Some people never learn. Edited March 5, 2018 by champers 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCanada Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) I've been quoted 50 baht from Soi Buakhao to Second Road! Edited March 5, 2018 by AlexCanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stanleycoin Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, AlexCanada said: I've been quoted 50 baht from Soi Buakhao to Second Road! Just walk, if you can, its good exercise. I have gone back to using a baht bus and walking, if i am out on the beer. as i feel the motor cycle taxi riders have become very greedy little pigs now days. Edited March 6, 2018 by stanleycoin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 "Please take adequate action... Thanks". Not a pleasant experience indeed, but surely it ..was/is ...up to yourself to take the action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jacko45k Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 15 hours ago, petermik said: Sorry for your misfortune but it seems to me you misheard the taxi driver in the first place,a 50 baht taxi fare will not take you the distance you traveled here in Pattaya especially as there were the two of you riding...150 baht is the correct fare For a motorcycle? Personally I don't ride 3up, but even 2 motorcycle taxis for that distance should only need to be 50 baht each. He was hustled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 On my way now to take adequate action , can you hold your breath till i arive ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 8 hours ago, jacko45k said: For a motorcycle? Personally I don't ride 3up, but even 2 motorcycle taxis for that distance should only need to be 50 baht each. He was hustled. Do you know the actual distance from Bali Hi to soi 15..........a brisk walk of approx 45 minutes....150 baht for two is about right sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike324 Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 OP could have just went to police station, but instead he came to thaivisa police station for the thaivisa police to take action. hahaha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 You want someone else to take action for you... ridiculous really.. get your behind down to the local police and make a report yourself. That way you can pay the report filing fee if asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 im pretty sure it's illegal in crazy Thailand to put someones license plate out with a story like this. I think it's the infamous defamation laws that apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac98 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I did it the other way round. Baht bus driver wanted two hundred to go from Soi Diamond up to Pratamnak Soi 2 late at night. I said one twenty. He agreed. I got up front. Upon arrival I handed him "one" 20 and stated that was our agreement. He looked shocked, and then he saw I was smiling and we both laughed as I forked over the balance plus tip. Good thing he was unarmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, petermik said: Do you know the actual distance from Bali Hi to soi 15..........a brisk walk of approx 45 minutes....150 baht for two is about right sorry soi 15! Do you know where it is? Apparently the driver thought it was only 50 baht originally. It is a short alley off Walking St. And Bali Hai is at one end of Walking St! Edited March 6, 2018 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I can but apologise for some of the silly replies seen here. The motorcycle taxis on the Walking Street and Bali Hai area are notoriously corrupt. Added to that is the seemingly accepted practice of carrying to two people on one bike and then charging double. Only a idiot would accept this. If they are going to charge double for two people on one bike, insist on two bikes. But apart from that, the fare from Bali Hai to Sai Song Soi Sip Ha is 50 baht. There is no 75 baht fare. They just make it up as they go along. The official fare from North Pattaya bus station to Bali Hai is 100 baht, so how can it be 75 baht from Bali Hai to Second Road's Soi 15? The answer is that it is not. 50 baht is fair and if there are two of you, take separate bikes. Why sacrifice your comfort for no saving? In case you don't agree with my fare estimation, here is the price list posted opposite the North Pattaya bus station; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 On 3/5/2018 at 10:28 AM, petermik said: Sorry for your misfortune but it seems to me you misheard the taxi driver in the first place,a 50 baht taxi fare will not take you the distance you traveled here in Pattaya especially as there were the two of you riding...150 baht is the correct fare On 3/6/2018 at 3:02 AM, petermik said: Do you know the actual distance from Bali Hi to soi 15..........a brisk walk of approx 45 minutes....150 baht for two is about right sorry 15 hours ago, jacko45k said: soi 15! Do you know where it is? Apparently the driver thought it was only 50 baht originally. It is a short alley off Walking St. And Bali Hai is at one end of Walking St! Jack Read the original story again the OP clearly states "Travelodge Hotel soi 15" this is off soi Buakhow leading down to the rear of The Avenue shopping mall.....not soi 15 off Walking st ...........again 150 baht for two persons is about right. I will accept your apology BTW..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 To quote the official prices in Bangkok. 25 Baht for up to 2 kilometers then 5 Baht per Kilometer. As the crow flies its approx 1.6 kilometers, by road 1.95 Kilometers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, petermik said: Jack Read the original story again the OP clearly states "Travelodge Hotel soi 15" this is off soi Buakhow leading down to the rear of The Avenue shopping mall.....not soi 15 off Walking st ...........again 150 baht for two persons is about right. I will accept your apology BTW..... In fact you are one of the posters to whom I referred earlier. Utter nonsense. The normal fare for the rip off merchants on Walking Street to Soi 15, Second road is 50 baht, not 75 baht. As for putting two up on one bike and charging double, only an idiot would consider that acceptable. So you are wrong, the fare is 50 baht for that journey on a motorcycle taxi. If it were from the other end of Walking Street it would be 30 baht. How do I know? I actually kept an apartment on Walking Street for more than ten years, so I know what goes on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, roger101 said: To quote the official prices in Bangkok. 25 Baht for up to 2 kilometers then 5 Baht per Kilometer. As the crow flies its approx 1.6 kilometers, by road 1.95 Kilometers. in pattaya the practice is 50 baht per 500 meters, or take a baht bus. i got too much pain to wait on a bus so i take bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, poanoi said: in pattaya the practice is 50 baht per 500 meters, or take a baht bus. i got too much pain to wait on a bus so i take bike More nonsense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 14 hours ago, petermik said: Jack Read the original story again the OP clearly states "Travelodge Hotel soi 15" this is off soi Buakhow leading down to the rear of The Avenue shopping mall.....not soi 15 off Walking st ...........again 150 baht for two persons is about right. I will accept your apology BTW..... Excuse me then, but of course it should have said soi 15 second rd. It is off second rd and ends at Soi Buakhao where the tree fell down recently, It is only about 1.5km from Bali Hai and 150 baht is still a bit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 13 hours ago, KneeDeep said: In fact you are one of the posters to whom I referred earlier. Utter nonsense. The normal fare for the rip off merchants on Walking Street to Soi 15, Second road is 50 baht, not 75 baht. As for putting two up on one bike and charging double, only an idiot would consider that acceptable. So you are wrong, the fare is 50 baht for that journey on a motorcycle taxi. If it were from the other end of Walking Street it would be 30 baht. How do I know? I actually kept an apartment on Walking Street for more than ten years, so I know what goes on there. Different soi 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 4 hours ago, The manic said: Different soi 15 What is wrong with you? Oh yes...you are manic. Everything I have written is spot on. Soi 15, Second road, not Soi 15, Beach road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KneeDeep Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 5 hours ago, jacko45k said: Excuse me then, but of course it should have said soi 15 second rd. It is off second rd and ends at Soi Buakhao where the tree fell down recently, It is only about 1.5km from Bali Hai and 150 baht is still a bit high. It's not just "a bit high" but a total rip off for two on a bike. It's 50 baht for that journey. No question. The Bali Hai crew are just used to ripping people off. I saw them at it almost every day. Yet there is always some smart alec on the board who thinks they know better and ridicules the newbie for questioning the payment of 150 baht for a 2.7 km(the long way around), trip on a single motorcycle. Perhaps they missed the official price list I posted. From the North Pattaya Road bus station to the Bali Hai Pier is 100 baht. A distance of at least 6.6 km. So trying to justify a fare of 150 baht for two on a bike for a journey of 2.7km or less smacks of extortion. Rider should be reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 On 3/6/2018 at 10:02 AM, petermik said: Do you know the actual distance from Bali Hi to soi 15..........a brisk walk of approx 45 minutes....150 baht for two is about right sorry Why do you keep saying sorry, if you think you are right about your evaluation? ??sorry ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 3/5/2018 at 5:28 PM, petermik said: Sorry for your misfortune but it seems to me you misheard the taxi driver in the first place,a 50 baht taxi fare will not take you the distance you traveled here in Pattaya especially as there were the two of you riding...150 baht is the correct fare the correct fare is - 25baht maximum for up to 1km and 5baht for each added km so a 3km ride should be 35baht for each passenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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