bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 1 minute ago, NoDisplayName said: Naturalized Thai. whats the difference? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Neeranam said: 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? Believe it or not, I’ve never had the pleasure of hopping in a tuktuk and don’t ever intend to either because they’re so loud, most of them have loud fart cans attached to the tail pipe. Just curious, what model were of tuktuk were you thinking of driving? You may fit right in a be well accepted with the tuktuk crowd with one those loud fart cans, though I have no clue what the tuktuk etiquettes are???? Edited August 5, 2023 by novacova Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: 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! Yea the first. Size doesn't matter, it's all in how you drive to Tuk Tuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, bob smith said: whats the difference? One is born here and is of superior stock. The other is a dirty foreigner, always and forever, regardless of passport. Quote naturalize năch′ər-ə-līz″, năch′rə- intransitive verb To grant full citizenship to (one of foreign birth). To adopt (something foreign, such as a custom or a word from another language) into general use. To introduce and establish (a species) in an environment to which it is not native. Edited August 5, 2023 by NoDisplayName 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, sirineou said: Size doesn't matter, it's all in I think you could have phrased or put that better! ???? Edited August 5, 2023 by scottiejohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said: The other is a dirty foreigner, always and forever, regardless of passport. You obviously have no clue how the law works here. Once you get that blue ID card you are entitled to all the same rights as a thai that was born in country. You sound completely misguided and totally out of touch with reality. Edited August 5, 2023 by bob smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, bob smith said: do thais regularly fight other thais with machetes who also work as tuk tuk drivers? they do if someone steps on their turf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, steven100 said: they do if someone steps on their turf what is 'their turf' then? Edited August 5, 2023 by bob smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, bob smith said: what is 'their turf' then? it means that if someone moves in and starts working from where they are working. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Just now, steven100 said: it means that if someone moves in and starts working from where they are working. oh right, thanks for clearing that up! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bob smith said: what is 'their turf' then? you would have to talk to the transport department to find out where you are permitted to work from and what area you can cover .... I don't know if tuk tuks are mafia controlled but it's likely possible, if that's the case you would be playing with fire to go out on your own to operate. wait ...... i have to get another drink ... ! Edited August 5, 2023 by steven100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 19 hours ago, bob smith said: Shape up or........ you know the rest! or... get shot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I don't want to ride in a tuk tuk regardless of who is driving and I sure would not ride in one that might rub other drivers the wrong way and in up in the middle of a baseball bat fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:49 PM, bignok said: Yes if you give a guided tour and be fair with prices. In order to LEGALLY drive customers you'd have to drive a tuk tuk with public transport plates (yellow). And in order to LEGALLY guide tourists you'd have to take a tour guide course and become a certified tour guide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 minute ago, LukKrueng said: In order to LEGALLY drive customers you'd have to drive a tuk tuk with public transport plates (yellow). And in order to LEGALLY guide tourists you'd have to take a tour guide course and become a certified tour guide. Just pay for them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:46 PM, Neeranam said: My question, would tourists, expats, Thais choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Definitely, and you could double as bodyguard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexomike Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:51 PM, Rotweiler said: You cannot. That is a 'Thai-only' profession. nice try, he is a Thai citizen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzian Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I like to plan ahead a little, but not 10 years. You might wanna be a Jet Ski operator by then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, LukKrueng said: In order to LEGALLY drive customers you'd have to drive a tuk tuk with public transport plates (yellow). And in order to LEGALLY guide tourists you'd have to take a tour guide course and become a certified tour guide. Thanks. I'll check them out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:46 PM, Neeranam said: would tourists, expats, Thais choose a 6'4 farang to drive them around? Yeah, kinda like some restaurants have a "No Cannabis" in the soup sign, you could have a "No Yaa Baa" sign for the people who don't want a tweeker taking them around at 100km/hour weaving in and out of traffic. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Good luck with that, Make sure that's ok with the Tuk Tuk Mafia otherwise your in deep Shiet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin612 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Once you retired, you will concentrate on different ladies, no time with tuk tuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Neeranam said: Thanks. I'll check them out. You really didn't know that your vehicle would have to have taxi plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: You really didn't know that your vehicle would have to have taxi plates? I knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said: Yeah, kinda like some restaurants have a "No Cannabis" in the soup sign, you could have a "No Yaa Baa" sign for the people who don't want a tweeker taking them around at 100km/hour weaving in and out of traffic. ???? Maybe sell them ganga too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 IF you're going to do it, do it right. Build it like a dune buggy (fast, fun and comfortable) and decorate it like a PI Jeepny (<-sp) then add sponsor banners from the top Muey Thai and MMA training gyms. (it'll give the "competition" pause) ???? post pics when you start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:46 PM, Neeranam said: More to socialise than the money. There's gotta be better ways to socialize than being a taxi driver, I'm not suggesting other tuk tuk drivers will attack you with a machete, but I'd bet money some will see you as a farang that's taking money away from them. You could try to be a tour guide, hotel concierge, advertise as a private driver for hire, tourist police volunteer, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 hours ago, bbko said: There's gotta be better ways to socialize than being a taxi driver, I'm not suggesting other tuk tuk drivers will attack you with a machete, but I'd bet money some will see you as a farang that's taking money away from them. You could try to be a tour guide, hotel concierge, advertise as a private driver for hire, tourist police volunteer, etc. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 2:46 PM, Neeranam said: I'd like to work part time as a Tuk Tuk driver. Thai Airways training.....3 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 7:51 PM, Rotweiler said: You cannot. That is a 'Thai-only' profession. Saved me writing that. He can probably drive one, but not take paying passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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