webfact Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Staple vegetables, such as chili, eggplant and cucumber, are now being grown on the roofs, in the tires and in the trunks of abandoned taxis and you probably don’t need to travel far to see this unusual sight. It can be seen in Bangkok’s Bang Waek neighbourhood of Phasi Charoen district, near the Energy Ministry, the Thai Tobacco Monopoly and at the “Talaad Thai” market, as taxis from cooperatives, such as Bovorn and Ratchapruek, have been returned because, since February of last year, they have been of little use, thanks to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an adviser at Bovorn Taxi Cooperatives, the drivers can’t bear the financial burden of 400,000 – 800,000 baht per car and growing vegetables on them can help the remaining drivers bear the costs. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/vegetables-grown-on-abandoned-taxis-help-drivers-survive/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-09-16 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gold Star Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 Will people be willing to pay more when they don't turn on the scale? 2 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 As i live and breath, i have NEVER ever seen anything like it, this article is soooo ludicrous i don't even know where to start from... 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 Thought I seen it all! Really wondering what goes on in the minds of these people. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Thought I seen it all! Really wondering what goes on in the minds of these people. Cleverness? Self-sufficiency? Edited September 15, 2021 by zzaa09 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I have absolutely no opinion on this subject. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The mind boggles, I cannot see how this will alleviate any financial stress let alone feed people, small harvest unless you are a stick figure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 More vehicles to fill land, and I bet the tanks have gas and or petrol in them. Let us hope no arsonist gets loose there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scrotobike Posted September 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2021 50 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Cleverness? Self-sufficiency? I assume this is humour - I cannot quite tell. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Gottfrid said: Thought I seen it all! Really wondering what goes on in the minds of these people. Usually not a lot... I've heard of gathering moss but this... this takes it to a whole new level. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, zzaa09 said: Cleverness? Self-sufficiency? Keep guessing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 The worrying thing is that (if) tourists return and the cars go back to work will the produce still be on the top 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 hours ago, zzaa09 said: Cleverness? Self-sufficiency? I doubt if this is a quick get rich sceme. can't grow much on/in a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Almer said: The worrying thing is that (if) tourists return and the cars go back to work will the produce still be on the top Moving roadside market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Vegetables grown on abandoned taxis Any CAB-bages??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 5 hours ago, zzaa09 said: Cleverness? Self-sufficiency? NO! Cleverness, is to find a suitable place for it. Like in a garden field or actually out on a balcony. Most have one of those options. Anyway, I guess the balcony is already occupied by the miniature rice paddy. ???? NO! Self-sufficiency would be that half of the Taxi force took a break from driving and found other work or means of support. You know, when you have salary you can buy basic needed vegetables. It´s not considered self-sufficiency to make a plantation out of your car roof. That´s called plain stupidity. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Almer said: The worrying thing is that (if) tourists return and the cars go back to work will the produce still be on the top Where to sir? The airport, sure. Would you like a cucumber to munch till we get there? Only 20 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 12 hours ago, khaowong1 said: Where to sir? The airport, sure. Would you like a cucumber to munch till we get there? Only 20 baht. Here's your change sir, 1 egg plant and 25 chillies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 5:22 AM, ezzra said: As i live and breath, i have NEVER ever seen anything like it, this article is soooo ludicrous i don't even know where to start from... So growing your own vegetables because you can't afford to feed your family is ludicrous? The level of insensitivity, cruelty and smugness on this forum is so appalling. I hope you never have to find yourself in a situation whereby your source of income has gone and even feeding your family is a daily struggle. And to the poster who said these guys should do it in a proper place like their condo balcony - seriously?? Get a grip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Taking the pizz out of out-of-work and needy Thais... "Thaivisa-ness" at it's best. Should all be proud of yourselves. Edited September 17, 2021 by Liverpool Lou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 18 hours ago, khaowong1 said: Where to sir? The airport, sure. Would you like a cucumber to munch till we get there? Only 20 baht. No i will sit in the back thank you said the passenger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Publicity stunt. Remember how hot your car gets in the sun? These plants would probably die of heatstroke before they produced anything useful. It would be more productive and more efficient to dig up the parking lot and use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 15 hours ago, rickudon said: Publicity stunt. Remember how hot your car gets in the sun? These plants would probably die of heatstroke before they produced anything useful. It would be more productive and more efficient to dig up the parking lot and use that. Oh my God, where to start with this... 1. The taxi drivers are growing food to eat. What is a publicity stunt? What would be the point of it? 2. Does it look like the plants are dead in the pictures? How hot does sheet metal get when it is covered with sheeting and a thick layer of soil? You do realise the metal is not getting direct sunlight anymore because it is covered by soil right? So how hot will it be exactly? This is one of the dumbest comments ever. 3. Dig up the parking lot. Where would you propose they store all the cars? And how much would it cost to dig up all the concrete and replace it with soil? And to think some people on here say the Thais are dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 20 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Oh my God, where to start with this... 1. The taxi drivers are growing food to eat. What is a publicity stunt? What would be the point of it? 2. Does it look like the plants are dead in the pictures? How hot does sheet metal get when it is covered with sheeting and a thick layer of soil? You do realise the metal is not getting direct sunlight anymore because it is covered by soil right? So how hot will it be exactly? This is one of the dumbest comments ever. 3. Dig up the parking lot. Where would you propose they store all the cars? And how much would it cost to dig up all the concrete and replace it with soil? And to think some people on here say the Thais are dumb. Dumb? 1. The cars do not belong to the taxi drivers - they are rented, and they are no longer paying. Would the owner let you put soil on top of his car? A sure way to accelerate rust. 2. Sun through car windows would heat up the roof from inside. this heat would make the soil to hot for good root growth. The soil layers were only about 3 inches - try putting a pot plant on top of your car and see how hot it gets. 3. If you want food, get rid of the cars. I wasn't addressing the car storage, just food growing. And where did all the soil come from? Plastic sheeting, bamboo and wood frames, soil, a lot of effort for a small result. Growing between the cars would make more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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