Patong taxi, tuk-tuk drivers asked to stop cheating, beating tourists

[Fred white]

On 6/4/2019 at 7:03 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

How about enforcing the existing laws? Or would that be too much trouble for the police officers?

laws around here are meant to be ignored same as underage drivers selling alcohol to minors (even if they're not buying it for their selves)     

[bander]

22 hours ago, the guest said:

I wouldn't go in a tuk-tuk (taxi) even if you paid me. Complete rip-off !

Agree, rent a bike or car.

Worst case scenario: First he try to rip you off and when you give the right fare and walk in the lobby of your hotel is he right behind and stab you with a knife (happened in Phuket a few years back).

[kingdong]

17 hours ago, balo said:

Soon there will be no tourists left anyway so they can go back and grow rice on the farms instead.

many a trueword spoken in jest

[sydneyjed]

10 hours ago, Olmate said:

How far would $20 get you in Sydney do you reckon ? Just a guess ,not far!

Uber City to Bondi $15..North Bondi RSL overlooking the ocean ..four schooners..

[Lingba]

On ‎6‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 8:05 AM, madmen said:

Asked, really?  yeah that oughta a fix it

agree...what a farce and an exhibit of spineless authority....

[Olmate]

1 hour ago, sydneyjed said:

Uber City to Bondi $15..North Bondi RSL overlooking the ocean ..four schooners..

Great spot to watch Origin1!

[Awinkl]

On a visit to KORAT recently, Taxi Drivers there actually "turn-on the Taxi Meters"!!! But in Pattaya - such things are unheard of - it's (over-priced) fixed rates only - even though the Sign "METERED TAXI" is displayed on the roof????

[sydneyjed]

7 hours ago, Olmate said:

Great spot to watch Origin1!

It certainly is and $4 schooners Monday/Tuesday 4-6pm..Mind you The Robin Hood in Bangkok does 99 baht pints during the week!

[Fred white]

19 hours ago, kingdong said:

many a trueword spoken in jest

Cambodians are doing that job ????.     This was actually a reply to balo's comment

Edited June 6, 2019 by Fred white

[LomSak27]

Pattaya police chief: "Don't attack tourists - it will damage the image of tourism in Pattaya"

By webfact, February 28, 2018 in Pattaya News 

 

And now Phuket. Hm, Is beating tourists a problem in Thailand?

[TMNH]

On 6/4/2019 at 8:05 AM, madmen said:

Asked, really?  yeah that oughta a fix it

Really...you either do it or you're gone...simple! I am amazed at the stupidity....lack of resolve....and most of all - correcting a negative image that I'm sure enough tourists can attest to. Instead of your round-ups for over-stayers or a superficial crack-down on "legal" prostitution, if you want to market Thailand to foreigners, then show some balls and DO SOMETHING! I am absolutely amazed at the lack of intelligence in these matters. It goes on and on and on. 

 

[woofwoof]

I thought people get jail time for beating up people and fined.

[pattayadgw]

It's ALL TOO LATE to repair... DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE!!

[JASON THAI]

Just use Grab taxi the best taxi service in Thailand & you go in a nice A/C car for a cheaper price