rooster59 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Pattaya: "Baht bus" driver faces fine after allegedly trying to reverse over family Image: 77kaoded Pattaya's song thaews - known locally as baht buses - are in the news again for all the wrong reasons. A woman posted on Facebook that she and her family - that included two children and two old people - hired one from a market in Thepprasit to go to Jomtien beach for which they were asked 100 baht. She agreed to the fare but the shenanigans started before they reached their desired destination. After going round a bend they were ordered to get out. The lady said they had not arrived at their destination yet. Again they were ordered out at Soi 4 but again she said it was a little further. Tempers flared as they were driven down a soi and the lady's mother said they should get out and pay as she was scared. The older woman went to pay but as she did a child fell as those in the back were trying to get off and the driver started to speed off. Furious, the lady took a picture of the offending vehicle and then the driver allegedly tried to reverse over the family as they fled to the sanctuary of a restaurant. She said: When are they going to do something about these drivers? Tawat Pheuakbunnak of the song thaew association said he had spoken to the driver who called the family to apologize. He admitted arguing with them after being cross that he had taken them to the beach as requested but they kept saying they wanted to go a bit further. He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. Source: 77kaoded -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-06-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 So he apologized then. So good to know that the drivers with anger management issues are facing accountability! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. Face a fine !! Pathetic, he should be banned from driving a public service vehicle, as he is not fit. 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PerkinsCuthbert Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 A fine seems too severe. Perhaps a light smack on the palm with a ruler or twenty lines, "I shall not reverse over families", might be more suitable? 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 Steady on chaps...poor bus driver probably got out of bed on the wrong side that day...cut him some slack please..... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, PerkinsCuthbert said: A fine seems too severe. Perhaps a light smack on the palm with a ruler or twenty lines, "I shall not reverse over families", might be more suitable? Id suggest a light tickling would be enough, after all, these days people are offended by far less. Edited June 13, 2020 by bodga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, petermik said: Steady on chaps...poor bus driver probably got out of bed on the wrong side that day...cut him some slack please..... or some rope???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 27 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. 'He will face a fine': At the DLT he will apologise. The DLT will then say, "OK, that's fine." 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 He deserves to be in jail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Youlike said: He deserves to be in jail! Ha ha! What's the price from court to jail? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 41 minutes ago, rooster59 said: He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. Nice to know that you're only "fined" for attempted murder in Thailand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianezy0 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Damn....why did he take things so literally....I told him to use reverse psychology!! Edited June 13, 2020 by ianezy0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 Ah, the wannabe Pattaya baht bus mafia. Hands off! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 These guys can be real mean... I once had to take an elderly lady to her hotel on my bike, as a baht bus driver wanted 200 baht more to do it.. she had missed her get off point after an organised trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Ah, the wannabe Pattaya baht bus mafia. Hands off! And feet off - but very carefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: These guys can be real mean I'm surprised the coward did'nt take a tyre lever to the kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 after allegedly trying to reverse over family Well it is, after all, the world renowned, international family resort! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 a typical baht bus drivers response. Ban him from ever driving again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. while he waits for that he is of course continuing his job as a baht bus driver (with a really hot temper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, PatOngo said: after allegedly trying to reverse over family Well it is, after all, the world renowned, international family resort! True, but I don't think the word 'flatpack' was on the family's mind. 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: He will face a fine at an upcoming appearance to the Department of Land Transport, said Tawat. Tawat by name... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: Tawat Pheuakbunnak of the song thaew association said he had spoken to the driver who called the family to apologize. Tawat? Is that a typo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheGround Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Some thing never change in Pattaya, as long Songtaew and taxi mafia get away with anything. Thailand 4.0 + Pattaya Bali Hai revamp, maybe even Walking street get a makeover, but the taxi of both kinds keep going on forever and ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Finally he has a ride but then he behaves like an savage to his customers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, PerkinsCuthbert said: A fine seems too severe. Perhaps a light smack on the palm with a ruler or twenty lines, "I shall not reverse over families", might be more suitable? You assume the knuckle dragger can write Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 6 hours ago, connda said: Nice to know that you're only "fined" for attempted murder in Thailand. Only if you are a cab driver. Murderes with mini van or Ferrari walk away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Mostly ignorant, dirty rogues. The lady drivers seem better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I'm sure it is all a misunderstanding. It will be resolved with a basket of goodies, a picture opportunity and a wai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 8 hours ago, colinneil said: Face a fine !! Pathetic, he should be banned from driving a public service vehicle, as he is not fit. Arrested, tossed into jail and let the courts decide. But TIT and little consequences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 The Thai legal system’s verging on indifference to these thugs perpetuates their behavior. $100,000 Covid-19 insurance to holiday in Thailand and endure these gibbons.... yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulambana Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 10 hours ago, colinneil said: Face a fine !! Pathetic, he should be banned from driving a public service vehicle, as he is not fit. Yes, just like all the overstayers banned for life even if late by one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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