Popular Post Mikeheo Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 I take taxis every day, I'm used to it, but almost every day now for the past couple weeks, if we're going a long distance, they drive like absolute maniacs. One even said to me len GTA then started driving so fast he overtook an ambulance with it's emergency lights on already going fast, by about double the speed. Yesterday coming back at 2AM one even sped past a police motorbike like he didn't care at all. Of course I can say to them in Thai to slow down but it seems like I'd have to do that in almost every ride now and risk them getting mad. No idea what's with the recent uptick in it, maybe the high fuel prices, even grab drivers have been at it. Anyone have any advice for dealing with it? Of course I could drive, but would rather not in Bangkok traffic. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Use Bolt or Grab if available. They tend to drive safer in my experience as they might not want a bad review or complaint. Still no guarantee but I've had less problems with them. If it really bothers you then tell them to stop, pay the fare, get out and then try another taxi. Driving/Riding in Bangkok is not as bad as it looks and you would be more in control of your own safety. Parking can be an issue though. Edited March 22, 2022 by soi3eddie 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYabodyline Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 What is 'len GTA'? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeheo Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, SheikYabodyline said: What is 'len GTA'? Well he spoke in thai, saying Play GTA before he started driving over 100mph Edited March 22, 2022 by Mikeheo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdemundo Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, SheikYabodyline said: What is 'len GTA'? play Grand theft auto 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChaiyaTH Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) I almost forget how horrible it is until I need one at don muang airport. Anyway, always use grab or bolt instead. Be sure on grab to select a grab car else it can still be one of those GTA taxi’s. Edited March 22, 2022 by ChaiyaTH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj230 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I've only used grab and never had any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 One of the reasons i bought a bike. If you usually give a tip say slow down or no tip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gold Star Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 Just start making noises like you were throwing up in the rear seat. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 If they are angered by a polite,reasonable request then get out. In 30 years of using taxis no driver has been angry at my polite requests to slow down. As a regular taxi user I have reliable drivers in most major cities who know me and my preferences. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Mikeheo said: I take taxis every day, I'm used to it, but almost every day now for the past couple weeks, if we're going a long distance, they drive like absolute maniacs. One even said to me len GTA then started driving so fast he overtook an ambulance with it's emergency lights on already going fast, by about double the speed. Yesterday coming back at 2AM one even sped past a police motorbike like he didn't care at all. Of course I can say to them in Thai to slow down but it seems like I'd have to do that in almost every ride now and risk them getting mad. No idea what's with the recent uptick in it, maybe the high fuel prices, even grab drivers have been at it. Anyone have any advice for dealing with it? Of course I could drive, but would rather not in Bangkok traffic. I think the easiest solution is to tell them to slow down because you are scared. Obviously they laugh about that scared farang but in my experience then they do slow down. And if not tell them to stop so that you can get out. That should focus their mind. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Photo'ing their ID card on the dash and then videoing the ride should focus them further 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Letseng Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 13 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said: I almost forget how horrible it is until I need one at don muang airport. Anyway, always use grab or bolt instead. Be sure on grab to select a grab car else it can still be one of those GTA taxi’s. Grab never comes. Wait & they cancel for a better fare. Don't like their new booking system either. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Letseng said: Grab never comes. Wait & they cancel for a better fare. Don't like their new booking system either. How utterly awful. 1st world problems in a 3rd world country eh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I use Grab for a little over two years. Only once I had to report a driver for driving recklessly. So maybe grab would be a better option for you. I have used grab taxi also but not often. Those drivers didn’t drive recklessly. But maybe because they were working for grab. Unfortunately it’s not only the taxi drivers what you are describing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachCH Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Enjoy the ride. Be happy that they are not lame ducks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FalangJaiDee Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Regyai said: Photo'ing their ID card on the dash and then videoing the ride should focus them further That sounds like a good way to get your head caved in with a bat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) On 3/23/2022 at 12:03 AM, Mikeheo said: Of course I could drive, but would rather not in Bangkok traffic. I prefer to drive myself, even in Bkk traffic for the very reasons you described. I filter out the rest of the issues Of dealing with Morons by using GrabCar (not grabtaxi or anygrab). I’m vocal if I have to be and tell them to take it easy… it works in most cases. Edited March 23, 2022 by richard_smith237 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinci Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 taxi driver are like a box of chocolate, you will never know which driver you will get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 11 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: And if not tell them to stop so that you can get out. That should focus their mind. I’ve had to get out a few times, but usually when they want to watch a video on their phone on placed on the instrument display and won’t turn off their phone. I just tell them to pull over and get out… it’s usually in the 1st 50m so easier than spotting a nutter driver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Johnson Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Tell them to fast, if he won’t slow down in a area where there are other taxis stop him and get out. What happened to Uber? Never had a problem with them. when my wife gets good drivers she takes their number and books them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 2:53 PM, Letseng said: Grab never comes. Wait & they cancel for a better fare. Don't like their new booking system either. You might be in a too remote location, in that case ask around locals, sometimes they have phone numbers or line accounts with a booking person, where you can let a taxi come that behaves better, they talk via radio. I used to do that with my ex in nonthaburi, just a 20-30 baht additional charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 12:34 AM, FalangJaiDee said: That sounds like a good way to get your head caved in with a bat or a jungle blade, seen that in the south for just 100 baht, after be threw bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimTripper Posted March 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) A slap on the back of the head may work. Edited March 27, 2022 by JimTripper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 6:59 PM, richard_smith237 said: I’ve had to get out a few times, but usually when they want to watch a video on their phone on placed on the instrument display and won’t turn off their phone. I just tell them to pull over and get out… it’s usually in the 1st 50m so easier than spotting a nutter driver. do you pay them when this happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Tell him to slow down or pull over and you'll get out and take another taxi. You shouldn't have to sit there in fear of your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Use the same drivers you are happy with, problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Buy a car 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camala34 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Well, as an option, you can contact taxi service and tell about the situation. Of course, it won't change your situation, but you can get a refund, and more people won't get into such situations with that driver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrySR Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 3:20 PM, ChaiyaTH said: or a jungle blade, seen that in the south for just 100 baht, after be threw bricks. They all have a self defense weapon under the front seat. Send your complaints via SMS to 1584. Time, date, taxi color, and ID number. Best to have a Thai do it in Thai language. It will cost him when he renews his permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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