Controversy Erupts Over Thai Taxi Association's Guidelines for Female Passengers

[webfact]

 

The "Thai Taxi Association" recently issued a set of guidelines titled "5 Don'ts for Women in Taxis" aimed at ensuring passenger safety, sparking intense online debate.

 

The post, originally shared on their Facebook page, listed the following suggestions:

 

1. Don’t sit in the front seat.
2. Avoid falling asleep.
3. Refrain from wearing short dresses.
4. Avoid initiating conversations.
5. Don’t admit to being unfamiliar with routes.

 

For any concerns or untrustworthy drivers, passengers are advised to call the hotline 1584m reported Daily News.

 

However, after the guidelines were published, several netizens expressed strong disagreements.

 

Some of the notable comments included:

- "At this rate, it's better to use Grab. I won't be using these services anymore. Too much hassle."
- "Turning a crisis into a disaster, honestly."
- "A straightforward answer: drivers need to exercise self-discipline."
- "Improvement is an endless journey."

 

 

Credits: Image and information from Thai Taxi Association.

 

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[OneMoreFarang]

Good that they published these guidelines. And everybody with common sense will agree.

But obviously there are always some woke idiots who don't want to understand that we live in reality. If it would be up to them, this world could be perfect.

But the world is not perfect, men desire sexy women, and some men have their desires better under control than others. And if men who are already aroused, see a drunk girl in a sexy dress, then bad things might happen.

Should these bad things happen? Of course not. Should all men all the time behave? Yes, they should. But not all of them do this.

So, females in general, and female taxi customers, do you want any advice how to avoid problems? See above! And I might add: Don't drink too much.

You are welcome.

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

1. Don’t sit in the front seat.
2. Avoid falling asleep.
3. Refrain from wearing short dresses.
4. Avoid initiating conversations.
5. Don’t admit to being unfamiliar with routes.

6 Switch on the meter.

[lordgrinz]

Just purchase a dashcam for your taxi that records inside, with a large SD card, better to protect yourself.

[Krabi King]

So make sure to be properly dressed

[Misty]

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good that they published these guidelines. And everybody with common sense will agree.

But obviously there are always some woke idiots who don't want to understand that we live in reality. If it would be up to them, this world could be perfect.

But the world is not perfect, men desire sexy women, and some men have their desires better under control than others. And if men who are already aroused, see a drunk girl in a sexy dress, then bad things might happen.

Should these bad things happen? Of course not. Should all men all the time behave? Yes, they should. But not all of them do this.

So, females in general, and female taxi customers, do you want any advice how to avoid problems? See above! And I might add: Don't drink too much.

You are welcome.

I definitely agree, although I'd say the guidelines could be for all passengers, rather than just women. Maybe include some that may not apply to women at all, like don't get into drunken fight with driver, he may have a machete, etc etc.

[sammieuk1]

Is it not Grab that needs to be avoided ????

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good that they published these guidelines. And everybody with common sense will agree.

But obviously there are always some woke idiots who don't want to understand that we live in reality. If it would be up to them, this world could be perfect.

But the world is not perfect, men desire sexy women, and some men have their desires better under control than others. And if men who are already aroused, see a drunk girl in a sexy dress, then bad things might happen.

Should these bad things happen? Of course not. Should all men all the time behave? Yes, they should. But not all of them do this.

So, females in general, and female taxi customers, do you want any advice how to avoid problems? See above! And I might add: Don't drink too much.

You are welcome.

So, now you have defended the male population with the lack of self-control. You have also set rules for women how they must act to fit in to the male world. Would be better to train women in self defense instead. Time for some serious nut kicking.

[mikebike]

1 hour ago, lordgrinz said:

Just purchase a dashcam for your taxi that records inside, with a large SD card, better to protect yourself.

The thread is about passenger safety, not driver... 

[lordgrinz]

Just now, mikebike said:

The thread is about passenger safety, not driver... 

You jest, but the cams would protect both, never trust anyone.

[connda]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The post, originally shared on their Facebook page, listed the following suggestions:

 

1. Don’t sit in the front seat.
2. Avoid falling asleep.
3. Refrain from wearing short dresses.
4. Avoid initiating conversations.
5. Don’t admit to being unfamiliar with routes.

Why not just come out and say, "Your taxi driver may rape you if you let your guard down?"
Welcome to the Land of Smiles.

[smedly]

3 minutes ago, connda said:

Why not just come out and say, "Your taxi driver may rape you if you let your guard down?"
Welcome to the Land of Smiles.

and it's your fault because you broke the guide rules we made up to protect you against rapists that drive taxis, total nonsense.

[Shop mak]

For ladies safety - solution: female driver

 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

1. Don’t sit in the front seat.
2. Avoid falling asleep.
3. Refrain from wearing short dresses.
4. Avoid initiating conversations.
5. Don’t admit to being unfamiliar with routes.

Driver look where you are going, don't mind about the back seat.

[Photoguy21]

Dont get a taxi by yourself, if possible sharer a cab with a friend. If not take a photo of the drivers details and send it to a trusted friend and call the friend and tell then the cab number making sure the driver can hear you.

[PremiumLane]

9 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good that they published these guidelines. And everybody with common sense will agree.

But obviously there are always some woke idiots who don't want to understand that we live in reality. If it would be up to them, this world could be perfect.

But the world is not perfect, men desire sexy women, and some men have their desires better under control than others. And if men who are already aroused, see a drunk girl in a sexy dress, then bad things might happen.

Should these bad things happen? Of course not. Should all men all the time behave? Yes, they should. But not all of them do this.

So, females in general, and female taxi customers, do you want any advice how to avoid problems? See above! And I might add: Don't drink too much.

You are welcome.

if you are a foreign man, and you are out and about in the evening, then don't speak English and always keep quiet, as some Thai men don't like foreigners and will attack you. In fact, wear a sack over your head and under no circumstances have any fun, as this might antagonize these Thai men to attack you,. Now, not all Thai men are like this, but we live in the real world where some are, so you must not allowed to be yourself. Also, don't drink too much. You are welcome. 

[djayz]

Feels more like a step backwards than forwards. 

[RocketDog]

7 hours ago, Krabi King said:

So make sure to be properly dressed

As long as you're not confused with a garbage sack and thrown in a dumpster.

[OneMoreFarang]

8 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Is it not Grab that needs to be avoided ????

What makes you think grab drivers are better?

[Purdey]

Should be some rules for men in taxis run by katoeys too.

1. Don't wear short trousers that show the knees

2. Keep shirts buttoned up to the neck

3. Don't admit to being a hansum man

4. Avoid going to bars you don't know already

5. Don't tell the driver he's a pain in the ass

[swm59nj]

Guidelines need to be imposed and enforced on the drivers.  More so than the passengers 

[Lite Beer]

How about checking up on the Drivers to make sure they are suitable for the job.

[Captor]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The "Thai Taxi Association" recently issued a set of guidelines titled "5 Don'ts for Women in Taxis" aimed at ensuring passenger safety, sparking intense online debate.

 

The post, originally shared on their Facebook page, listed the following suggestions:

 

1. Don’t sit in the front seat.
2. Avoid falling asleep.
3. Refrain from wearing short dresses.
4. Avoid initiating conversations.
5. Don’t admit to being unfamiliar with routes.

 

For any concerns or untrustworthy drivers, passengers are advised to call the hotline 1584m reported Daily News.

 

However, after the guidelines were published, several netizens expressed strong disagreements.

 

Some of the notable comments included:

- "At this rate, it's better to use Grab. I won't be using these services anymore. Too much hassle."
- "Turning a crisis into a disaster, honestly."
- "A straightforward answer: drivers need to exercise self-discipline."
- "Improvement is an endless journey."

 

 

Credits: Image and information from Thai Taxi Association.

 

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So best to let the tourists know about this.

[spermwhale]

18 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Good that they published these guidelines. And everybody with common sense will agree.

But obviously there are always some woke idiots who don't want to understand that we live in reality. If it would be up to them, this world could be perfect.

But the world is not perfect, men desire sexy women, and some men have their desires better under control than others. And if men who are already aroused, see a drunk girl in a sexy dress, then bad things might happen.

Should these bad things happen? Of course not. Should all men all the time behave? Yes, they should. But not all of them do this.

So, females in general, and female taxi customers, do you want any advice how to avoid problems? See above! And I might add: Don't drink too much.

You are welcome.

Ah.. the classic victim blaming and throw in the word "woke" for added effect. 

[khunjake]

Its been several years since our family has used a metered taxi in BKK. They have gotten so bad its just more safe, professional and price transparent to use a Grab car. Not all drivers are bad but our last experiences were totally unacceptable. 

[fondue zoo]

 

I'm going to do all those things on that list as a hairy sweaty white male.

I may even go sharon stone on their ass.. boom