Bangkok Barry Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 4 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said: I am dead serious/curious: Are there any other countries that have to warn their taxi drivers to behave? and 'to drive in a responsible and safe manner' and 'must have a valid driver’s license in accordance with the type of car' (see the link). I see there is no mention of using the meter. Of Course. That would be going too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) ".........ensuring all drivers adhered to dress regulations of a smart and presentable uniform." Or perhaps:- Edited October 29, 2021 by sambum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, maddermax said: What chance of them improving? I just saw a pig fly by my window. Chased by a taxi driver with a machete? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Moti24 said: Neither reminders nor orders have worked in the past! So, how on earth is it going to work now! You don't understand the Thai system. He has spoken, made his recommendations, and his job is done. Anything that happens later is not his responsibility. You, I, he and everyone else knows that what is said will be ignored and is unenforceable, but that is not the point. He has acted, done what he considers to be his job, while actually doing nothing. This happens all the time, at least once a week. Someone makes a declaration and the next day it's ignored and forgotten. But that person has done their job by 'acting'. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Chad3000 said: I was speaking of the island of Phuket not Thailand. Guess you missed that. Phuket is a sort of no option scamatorium. Usually wily expats can have ways to avoid the traps, perils and pitfalls. But Phuket ... everyone is in on the game. It's like a scammers union. There are places all over the world very similar. I'm thinking Europe in particular. But I have no use for that island. If covid did not humble this lot nothing will. You've just proven how little you know of the place. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad3000 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, beechbum said: You've just proven how little you know of the place. I know enough to avoid it. Plenty of excellent beaches around Thailand. No need to go bother with all that drama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopitiam Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, Chad3000 said: I know enough to avoid it. Plenty of excellent beaches around Thailand. No need to go bother with all that drama. Why you keep coming back and contributing more to the drama? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 The army detained over a hundred of them. They were all let go the same day without charges being brought. If the army can't get these scammers to change their act, what chance weaselly words can? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Up their p̶r̶i̶c̶e̶s̶ game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrec Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 No need for a "Come to Buddha" talkfest of Phuket taxi drivers. One of these in every taxi will fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi49jr Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said: I am dead serious/curious: Are there any other countries that have to warn their taxi drivers to behave? Were you really surprised? This is the country after all where the PM, or other ministers, regularly have to tell/warn their subordinates to actually start doing their job. Not that it does any good, though, and I don’t suspect the Phuket taxi drivers (or the tuktuk drivers, for that matter) give a flying **** what this guy had to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1804 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Due to the nature of people and Thai taxi drivers probably no exception the government should make it law that all taxis run by the meter on preset rates like other countries do, this takes human greed out of the equation and everyone is happy, no disputes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1804 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, paul1804 said: Due to the nature of people and Thai taxi drivers probably no exception the government should make it law that all taxis run by the meter on preset rates like other countries do, this takes human greed out of the equation and everyone is happy, no disputes!!! Its not rocket science and its such an obvious fix, it should be country wide period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 35 minutes ago, berrec said: No need for a "Come to Buddha" talkfest of Phuket taxi drivers. One of these in every taxi will fix the problem. Been tried in Phuket and didn't work. Either the meter is tampered with to make it go faster, or they refuse to put it on and want an outrageous fixed price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundooman Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Chad3000 said: I was speaking of the island of Phuket not Thailand. Guess you missed that. Phuket is a sort of no option scamatorium. Usually wily expats can have ways to avoid the traps, perils and pitfalls. But Phuket ... everyone is in on the game. It's like a scammers union. There are places all over the world very similar. I'm thinking Europe in particular. But I have no use for that island. If covid did not humble this lot nothing will. But - but - but...... you said, quote, "I've only transited through. Slept near bus station once, plane to BKK once. 30 years in E Asia. So, how do you know the above information? Full of holes, untruths and stupidity appears to be the name of the game.... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 hours ago, fangless said: What about the ability to drive? You talk to much, thats not important, how long do you stay in LOS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 hours ago, stupidfarang said: Use the meter!!!! And no putting a hat over the meter kept running while waiting in the taxi queue at Swampy so fare already on the meter when you get in but not shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said: I am dead serious/curious: Are there any other countries that have to warn their taxi drivers to behave? This is the country which regularly / habitually tells its police force to enforce the law. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 9 hours ago, fangless said: What about the ability to drive? Sorry, can't not kidding? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangless Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Peterphuket said: Sorry, can't not kidding? It is called satire! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 minute ago, fangless said: It is called satire! ???? I'm sure you are a dentist, that kind of people needs a lot of 'satire'. ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 In Phuket your better of renting your car at the airport. Enjoy your own transportation and freedom. Then return the car at the airport and go home. I do that and avoid the as* ho** taxi's and the eventual headache. Just dont drink and drive. If you plan on drinking get Grab 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, berrec said: No need for a "Come to Buddha" talkfest of Phuket taxi drivers. One of these in every taxi will fix the problem. Not really much help since the official meter rates "negotiated" by the Phuket taxi mafia are about 3 times higher than those in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Hayduke said: Taxi drivers have no real reason to ‘up their game’ when everyone else in Thailand is looking to rip off/cheat/gouge visitors to the maximum extent possible. . I must have taken 6-8 taxis today in BKK, all over..... Every driver was at least decent, most joked around with me, none tried to rip me off. Drove past Pattaya once, tried not to even slow down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 They have had all this time doing nothing. Will be a shock to the system having people who they can be rude to and rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 had forgotten about these rogues….several years ago their rudeness & aggression was possibly the top reason why people never returned back to Phuket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Went there once, Don't know what the fuss is all about the place is nor descript and has no soul. As for the taxi and Tutu's just wave a set of keys at them and walk to you hotel. Now that's good for the soul. ???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 15 hours ago, sirineou said: An unfortunate choice of title. I Though their game was not to use the meter, and or to take people for a long ride and overcharge them. I hope they don't just read the title. headline looks spot on to me...Id rather walk if a thai taxi was my only option...........just to spite them..they will be foaming at the mouth come Nov 1..HEY HEY YOUUU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 19 hours ago, webfact said: PHUKET: As Phuket prepares to welcome tourists with the full reopening of the country on Monday (Nov 1), authorities on the island have issued a reminder to transport providers, specifically taxi drivers, to adopt a more professional approach. Laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Remember years ago in New York there was ''I got Robbed in New York'' T shirts, that worked, may be ''I got Ripped off in Phuket'' would be marketable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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