Popular Post Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) When I retire in 10 years, I'd like to work part time as a Tuk Tuk driver. More to socialise than the money. I can do this as I'm naturalized. My question, would tourists, expats, Thais choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Edited August 5, 2023 by Neeranam 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Neeranam said: My question, would tourists, expats, Thaid choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Yes! I would anyway. I would choose a farang driver over an ethnic Thai any day of the week! Edited August 5, 2023 by bob smith 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Neeranam said: When I retire in 10 years, if like to work part time as a Tuk Tuk driver. More to socialise than the money. I can do this as I'm naturalized. My question, would tourists, expats, Thaid choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Yes if you give a guided tour and be fair with prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rotweiler Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 You cannot. That is a 'Thai-only' profession. 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, bob smith said: Yes! I would anyway. I would choose a farang driver over an ethnic Thai any day of the week! Thanks for the feedback. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Rotweiler said: You cannot. That is a 'Thai-only' profession. He is Thai ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, bignok said: Yes if you give a guided tour and be fair with prices. Thanks. My thinking is that maybe foreigner tourists would feel safer, and maybe Thais for the novelty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 I don't think the other Tuk-tuk drivers would welcome you , they would see you as competition ,and they don't like any competition ,no matter how many times you tell them your Thai and show them your passport.... Regards worgeordie 3 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rotweiler said: You cannot. That is a 'Thai-only' profession. He is Thai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, worgeordie said: I don't think the other Tuk-tuk drivers would welcome you , they would see you as competition ,and they don't like any competition ,no matter how many times you tell them your Thai and show them your passport.... Regards worgeordie stuff em. Competiton is the name of the game! Shape up or........ you know the rest! Edited August 5, 2023 by bob smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Taxi drivers in Thailand in general need a good kick up the backside! tuk tuks included. perhaps a western looking gentleman driving tourists about the place is just what the industry needs. Who knows, they may even learn a thing or two! Best of luck to you mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 great idea. you will enjoy it too. go for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 You would probably do very well, as foreign tourists will be very comfortable with a tuk-tuk driver who speaks very good English. Your height is irrelevant seated under a tuk-tuk canopy. The only snag I would see is being a victim of your success, when the BIB cotton on, and start demanding tea money. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, bob smith said: Taxi drivers in Thailand in general need a good kick up the backside! tuk tuks included. perhaps a western looking gentleman driving tourists about the place is just what the industry needs. Who knows, they may even learn a thing or two! Best of luck to you mate Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: When I retire in 10 years, I'd like to work part time as a Tuk Tuk driver. You are assuming that you will still be here in 10 years. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: You are assuming that you will still be here in 10 years. it does help when planning the future 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 How about a samlor instead. That would keep you fit. 1 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 you'll end up having a machete fight with the other tuk tuk drivers 1 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) one thing to consider is the possibility of self-driving tuk tuks in 10 years, no more need for drivers. china already testing autonomous mini bus. but maybe thailand will not advance as quickly as other countries? do it now! don't wait until retirement. do it on weekends. Edited August 5, 2023 by save the frogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: My question, would tourists, expats, Thais choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? I draw the line at 6ft , and no shorter than 5 ft. A man got's to have standards. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, sirineou said: I draw the line at 6ft , and no shorter than 5 ft. A man got's to have standards. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, steven100 said: you'll end up having a machete fight with the other tuk tuk drivers it is indeed a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Neeranam said: My question, would tourists, expats, Thais choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Yes! If, as you say, it is legal for you to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Neeranam said: it does help when planning the future Stay positive! Ignore they naysayers! PS; I do however agree that native Thai Tuk Tuk drivers may/will take offence/umbrage! Edited August 5, 2023 by scottiejohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Neeranam said: lol Sorry dude , I know it's your dream but how about getting an Etan and setting it up as a baht bus? Now that's something I want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Go for it. I wish you all good luck. Mind you, you may need to 'raise the roof'? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, steven100 said: you'll end up having a machete fight with the other tuk tuk drivers do thais regularly fight other thais with machetes who also work as tuk tuk drivers? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 19 minutes ago, sirineou said: I draw the line at 6ft , and no shorter than 5 ft. A man got's to have standards. I do hope you are posting about being driven around town/city in a Tuk Tuk, rather than being driven sexually mad by the height/size of the driver! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, bob smith said: do thais regularly fight other thais with machetes who also work as tuk tuk drivers? Yes! They do if they think their "Patch" is being encroached on! Edited August 5, 2023 by scottiejohn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, bob smith said: He is Thai! Naturalized Thai. DLT won't permit it. Quote "No can. You too hansum." Edited August 5, 2023 by NoDisplayName Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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