webfact Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 "Iron Fist" Tawat defends his baht bus drivers slams Korean YouTuber after complaint Picture: Sophon Cable TV The leader of Pattaya's baht buses or song thaews has defended his drivers after a South Korean YouTuber says they are just a rip-off. Tawat Pheuakbunnark has instead attacked the YouTuber saying it is not only "fake news" but "old news". Picture: Sophon Cable TV Tawat was responding to a Sophon reporter's questions about the case of the YouTuber who in a report from Pattaya suggested: "Song Thaews are a rip-off. They charge 100 baht per person per trip - even if you are only going one kilometer". Tawat claimed that his team had fully investigated this matter. He found that the claims were groundless and besides it all happened way back in March. He suggested that the Korean had not even been in a song thaew and was probably angry about a journey in an unlicensed cab from the airport. CCTV confirmed all this, he said. He said that this nonsense was damaging for Pattaya. After a meeting in which he outlined new measures to improve song thaew services in Pattaya he said that his drivers were now part of a wonderful "new era" for public transport in Pattaya. Source: Sophon Cable TV -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-15 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info RELATED: Pattaya: New "baht bus" man's iron fist - fines of 100 baht as "new dimension" in travel mooted https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1111835-pattaya-new-baht-bus-mans-iron-fist-fines-of-100-baht-as-new-dimension-in-travel-mooted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotMahKid Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Iron fist? What a softy and a shame for Thailand again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedenlars Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 "Iron Fist" Tawat defends his baht bus drivers slams Korean YouTuber after complaint Picture: Sophon Cable TV The leader of Pattaya's baht buses or song thaews has defended his drivers after a South Korean YouTuber says they are just a rip-off. Tawat Pheuakbunnark has instead attacked the YouTuber saying it is not only "fake news" but "old news". Picture: Sophon Cable TV Tawat was responding to a Sophon reporter's questions about the case of the YouTuber who in a report from Pattaya suggested: "Song Thaews are a rip-off. They charge 100 baht per person per trip - even if you are only going one kilometer". Tawat claimed that his team had fully investigated this matter. He found that the claims were groundless and besides it all happened way back in March. He suggested that the Korean had not even been in a song thaew and was probably angry about a journey in an unlicensed cab from the airport. CCTV confirmed all this, he said. He said that this nonsense was damaging for Pattaya. After a meeting in which he outlined new measures to improve song thaew services in Pattaya he said that his drivers were now part of a wonderful "new era" for public transport in Pattaya. Source: Sophon Cable TV -- [emoji2398] Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-15 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info RELATED: Pattaya: New "baht bus" man's iron fist - fines of 100 baht as "new dimension" in travel mooted https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1111835-pattaya-new-baht-bus-mans-iron-fist-fines-of-100-baht-as-new-dimension-in-travel-mooted/ No way fake news at all. 2 years ago I took the the airport bus to Pattaya. Drop off at Theprasit road. My hotel was maybe max. 1 km away from the drop off. I was waiting a long time in vain for a taxi. So I stopped a Baht bus. He wanted 500 Baht. Yes or no. As it was getting late I had no other choice and accepted this rip off with gritted teeth. So what Tawat is saying is just BS and a typical Thai lie. But of course no surprise. A Thai would rather sell his own grandmother or dance with the devil than admitting something. Gesendet von meinem SM-N950F mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingRoundTheWorld Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I'm normally pretty critical of taxi mafias, but 100 baht for essentially using them as a private taxi? Hardly a ripoff, especially considering actual taxis charge more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, webfact said: Tawat claimed that his team had fully investigated this matter. He found that the claims were groundless and besides it all happened way back in March. He suggested that the Korean had not even been in a song thaew and was probably angry about a journey in an unlicensed cab from the airport. CCTV confirmed all this, he said. He said that this nonsense was damaging for Pattaya. That Tawat would say that, I'd expect him to say nothing else. As if someone would volunteer the truth unless they were going to be caught. Then he tries to blame an unlicensed cab, obviously to avoid getting into a slagging match with the other taxi mafia. The funniest quote: 'He said that this nonsense was damaging for Pattaya' Ha ha! And this Tawat is the leader of the Baht buses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I always thought private hiring a bahtbus was a hundred Baht minimum?. If you want to pay 10 baht wait on the side of the road on the route you want to take, It's not rocket science you flag one down that is not on route and want taking somewhere you pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Even 10 baht is expensive, only just gone up to 8 in and around Bangkok and most in Pattaya do not go as far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Its very easy to misread his name (i.e delete an A....which is probably actually more apt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 watatawat ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 too many a's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 that buses are nothing compared to MB taxi's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Swedenlars said: He found that the claims were groundless and besides it all happened way back in March. Oh, all is well then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 May need a Geordie for correct name pronunciation of Tawat I've tried but failed ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianezy0 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 After a meeting in which he outlined new measures to improve song thaew services in Pattaya he said that his drivers were now part of a wonderful "new era" for public transport in Pattaya. awwww....that is sooo sweet. I look forward with great anticipation, this promise of a newerer transportation. Much better than the olderer one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Tawat claimed that his team had fully investigated this matter. He found that the claims were groundless 1 hour ago, Swedenlars said: After a meeting in which he outlined new measures to improve song thaew services in Pattaya The claims were groundless, so what's there to improve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: He said that this nonsense was damaging for Pattaya. Don't worry, the rich indians are on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Orton Rd said: Even 10 baht is expensive, only just gone up to 8 in and around Bangkok and most in Pattaya do not go as far ???????????????????????? Ahh, the common lament of baloon chasers worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Best value public transport in Thailand - if somewhat smelly and dirty. Best thing about Pattaya/Jomtiem you can get around quickly , cheaply and easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulthailand99 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, HLover said: ???????????????????????? Ahh, the common lament of baloon chasers worldwide. If you are finding 10 baht expensive then may I kindly suggest that Thailand is not for you anymore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said: Best value public transport in Thailand - if somewhat smelly and dirty. Best thing about Pattaya/Jomtiem you can get around quickly , cheaply and easily. same in Hua Hin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ianezy0 said: ...he said that his drivers were now part of a wonderful "new era" for public transport in Pattaya. I guess a lot has changed since I left Pattaya. When I left a couple of years ago, baht buses were pickup trucks where people were transported rather crudely in the box without any sort of safety equipment or real concerns in that regard, as has been the case for decades Now that they're part of a "wonderful new era" in transportation, I can't wait to get back there and see how they've morphed into something new and wonderful Sure hope I'm not disappointed. (wink-wink). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 3 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said: If you are finding 10 baht expensive then may I kindly suggest that Thailand is not for you anymore ? May I kindly suggest you read the post I was replying to? Side note, your travel suggestions are noted and filed away in the appropriate bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 15 hours ago, Swedenlars said: He wanted 500 Baht Learn to use your phone and an App like Grab car. I can get a ride home at all hours, 12km, for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 16 hours ago, webfact said: besides it all happened way back in March. which as everyone knows is open season on tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Did Tawat defend his members on Tawitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 What new measures to improve service? I haven't seen any. How about adding routes to areas not served? Why doesn't the mayor demand better city coverage? Spineless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 If you go off-route, you pay. Simples. The trouble is that tourists don't know the routes - hell, I live here and they confuse me sometimes. One moan from me though, is the parked busses late at night. I want to go straight down Second Road from Walking Street (on the normal route), but the parked busses want charter prices, and the moving ones won't stop as they'd get shit from the parked drivers. Enforcement? None that I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 23 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said: I'm normally pretty critical of taxi mafias, but 100 baht for essentially using them as a private taxi? Hardly a ripoff, especially considering actual taxis charge more. For a taxi in Bangkok, I can travel 4-5 kilometers for 100 baht-no stops, air conditioning... maybe not such a great deal for the song theaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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